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Aqua Grantique hornblende stone and copper

Locally quarried hornblende stone adorns Pablo Center

The new Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire, WI, features locally quarried Aqua Grantique hornblende stone to reflect the natural and artistic beauty of the area
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Jennifer Richinelli
June 5, 2019
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With a population of nearly 66,000, Eau Claire is the ninth largest city in the state of Wisconsin and it takes its name from the original French name, “Eaux Claires,” meaning “Clear Waters.” This is an appropriate reference, as it sits at the junction of the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers.


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Freshwater Stone Orland, ME

Freshwater Stone evolves its stone business

Since the beginning, the owners of the Orland, ME-based company have prided themselves on being creative and diversifying to help grow their business
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Jason Kamery
June 4, 2019
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One year after building their own fireplace, Jeff and Candy commissioned their first fireplace using for the first time the Freshwater Stone name. In 1988, Freshwater Stone moved its offices from Jeff and Candy’s home in Ellsworth to its current location in Orland, ME.


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VISCON WHITE GRANITE

Stone of the Month: Viscon White Granite

February 11, 2019
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This Stone of the Month is supplied by Tab India of Tamil Nadu, India. The company produces it from its own quarry. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.
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Jennifer Richinelli

Stone Column: Every company has a story

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Jennifer Richinelli
February 6, 2019
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A few times a year, we feature quarry articles from various areas of North America – and often Europe and Latin America too. Like most companies I write about, what I always find most interesting is the story behind the ownership or people who work there. When I have the opportunity to visit the site, it’s even better.
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Semco Stone in Perryville, MO

A viable source Missouri limestone

For 30 years, Semco Stone of Perryville, MO, has been marketing its limestone products to various retail outlets throughout North Americas
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Jennifer Richinelli
November 5, 2018
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Semco Stone is nestled in the heart of limestone country. The company, which was established in 1988, is a family business owned by Edward Robinson and his three sons: Keith Robinson, Corey Robinson and Quent Robinson. It is a producer and distributor of natural building veneer stone, including full and thin sawn.
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Coldspring formed Stone Panels International LLC (SPI)

StoneLite creates a specialty natural stone cladding niche

Coldspring acquired StoneLite natural stone panels and through its expertise has grown Stone Panels
October 11, 2018
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Two years ago, Coldspring recognized an opportunity to acquire a business for producing StoneLite natural stone panels, and through its expertise and investment it is experiencing growing success with Stone Panels International LLC in Marble Falls, TX.
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Minera Deisi’s processing plant

A supplier of Peruvian stone

Minera Deisi, a Peruvian producer of travertine and onyx, relies on high-end technology to assist its quarrying and processing of slabs and tile
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Jason Kamery
May 14, 2018
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In 2005, Minera Deisi initiated its operations in Peru. After testing its travertine quarries for quality concerning color, porosity, composition, mechanical properties and obtaining results of the highest standards, the decision was made to invest in a brand new plant using Italian-made machinery.
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SOTM: Superior Black granite

Stone of the Month: Superior Black granite

April 3, 2018
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This Stone of the Month is supplied by Dakota Granite Co. of Milbank, SD. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.
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