quarrying

Epiroc’s World Class Rock Drills – Now Even Better

April 5, 2019

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Epiroc is proud to present a series of three new high speed rock drills.

Marmomac Builds on its Success

Jennifer Richinelli

September 18, 2017

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Slated for September 27th through September 30th, the 2018 edition of Marmomac is anticipated to once again cause a stir in Verona, Italy.

Committed to exploring new stone varieties in India

With a team of geologists scouring all regions of the country for unique stone materials, Pokarna continues to introduce new products to the U.S. market

Jennifer Richinelli

August 1, 2017

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Pokarna, a leader among stone producers in India, recently opened its Cream Cashmere granite quarry in Buduruvada Village, Parvathipuram Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh, India. The almost 25-acre site currently produces three shades/patterns of the material.

Cosentino Group has been a renowned name in the stone industry, and it continues to grow

Heather Fiore

February 1, 2016

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In 1940, Eduarda and Eduardo Cosentino, parents of the current owners of Cosentino Group, started quarrying and carrying out basic marble processing in Macael, Almería, Spain.

Carrying on the tradition of Arkansas limestone

With a history dating back to the 1800s, the Ozark Southern Stone quarry in Beaver, AR, has produced limestone for classic structures in the area and continues to supply current projects across the U.S.

Jennifer Richinelli

May 1, 2013

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Established in 1883 as Eureka Stone Co., the Ozark Southern Stone quarry in Beaver, AR, is rich in history.

Promoting the treasures of Sicily

Jennifer Richinelli

October 1, 2012

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A recent trip organized by the the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce of Chicago introduced a group of fabricators, architects and designers to Consortium Lapis and the products of its member companies in the Trapani region of Sicily

Quarrying Perlato marble for 125 years

Jennifer Richinelli

October 1, 2012

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Now a third-generation operation, Levante & Co. has been quarrying Perlato marble since the company’s beginning in 1887

Continuing to produce a traditional material

Jennifer Richinelli

October 1, 2012

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While the use of Rosso Sicilia marble dates back millions of years, company’s such as Group Pellegrino Import-Export srl maintain its presence on the market by still extracting and processing it

Indian government body to take an "iron hand" to illegal granite quarrying in Madurai

September 14, 2012

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The government crackdown on illegal quarrying in the Madurai region of India remains ongoing, and according to a report in the Business Standard, the Tamil Nadu government has told Madras High Court that it was dealing with illegal granite quarrying "with an iron hand."

Jura limestone identifies Asia Society Texas Center

Jennifer Richinelli

September 5, 2012

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After years of planning, the Asia Society Texas Center finally has a strong presence in Houston’s museum district with a new home featuring German limestone