Held annually in the city of Cachoeiro, Espirito Santo, Brazil, the Cachoeiro Stone Fair did not disappoint in its 34th edition. With more than 25,000 visitors and 220 exhibitors, the fair revealed leading trends and innovative materials in the Carlos Caiado Expo Center.
Sponsored annually by the Marble Institute of America (MIA), the Pinnacle Awards are given to projects whose beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone in commercial and residential environments. Here are the 2011 winners, which were honored during a presentation held during StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in Las Vegas earlier this year.
For years, Coverings has served as a forum for suppliers of stone and technology to introduce their latest products to the marketplace, and this year’s event was no exception. The event, was held from April 17 to 20 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
Over the course of the past decade, the Vitoria Stone Fair in Brazil has made a name for itself as a major international event. The country's vast natural stone resources -- centered in the State of Espirito Santo, where the fair takes place -- have made it a draw for attendees around the world.