Stone World Magazine

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2019 July

In this issue of Stone World Magazine, read about the latest product innovations in the stone fabricating industry, hear about digital solutions in stone fabricating, read a renovation case study, and much more!

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Sierra Stone Fabrication fulfills customer demand

Sierra Stone Fabrication fulfills customer demand

Running a fabricator shop is a delicate balance that Sierra Stone Fabrication in Sparks, NV, has seemed to figure out the formula
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Jason Kamery
July 2, 2019
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Stone fabricators have to balance the demands of their shop and finding business. There may be issues with trying to search for new employees, dealing with machines breaking down, or with the shop getting backed up. Rob and Julie Foley have been able to find a nice balance for their shop.


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Digital Solutions for the Fabricator

Digital solutions for the fabricator

July 2, 2019
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With technology continually reaching new peaks, there are more digital options for fabricators to assist them in succeeding in their business. While there is a lot of technology out there that is available for the fabricator, the following products are available from leading manufacturers.
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Boston University’s Dahod Family Alumni Center

Renovating a collegiate sandstone landmark

Boston University’s castle, which is constructed of sandstone, was renovated and cleaned to bring the building back to its original splendor
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Heather Fiore
July 2, 2019
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Boston-based architectural firm, Finegold Alexander Architects, recently transformed Boston University’s (BU) historic Tudor Revival-style castle into the new Dahod Family Alumni Center.


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Dwayne MacEwen, principal at DMAC Architecture

A unique selection of stone

What is usually considered the waste of quarried material, DMAC Architecture saw it as the focal point of their design
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Jason Kamery
July 2, 2019
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The recent expansion of Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel transformed what was the largest indoor tennis club in the country into the largest lifestyle center in the country. The hybrid health club and hotel exudes intentional details designed by DMAC Architecture, located in Evanston, IL.


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The stone industry embracing the digital age

The stone industry embracing the digital age

With the rapid expansion of eCommerce and online services, it is only logical for fabricators to utilize digital tools and programs to grow their businesses
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July 9, 2019
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With changing consumer shopping patterns, an accelerated pace of business and the need for real-time visibility, the Information Revolution has created a great need for technological advancement in the stone industry; it is up to all of us to answer the call together or be left behind in its wake.


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Buddy Ontra, owner of Ontra Stone Concepts

Ontra Stone Concepts: Beating the odds

Buddy Ontra of Ontra Stone Concepts has taken a long and winding path to get where he is and build his shop to what it is today
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Jason Kamery
July 11, 2019
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Come back tomorrow wearing some work boots and you have a job.” This is what Buddy Ontra, now owner of Ontra Stone Concepts in Bridgeport, CT, was told in 1982 when getting a job working on high-rise buildings in Houston, TX.


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The Statue of Liberty Museum

Stony Creek granite used for new Statue of Liberty Museum

For the new Statue of Liberty Museum the design team at FXCollaborative upheld tradition and chose Stony Creek granite for the open public space, as it had been used for the base of the Statue of Liberty more than a century ago
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Jennifer Richinelli
July 12, 2019
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Considered to be the most monumental addition to Liberty Island since the Statue herself, the new Statue of Liberty Museum opened to the public on May 16, 2019. The museum was built with three components – accessibility, education and sustainability – in mind.


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2018 Pinnacle Award Winners

July 15, 2019
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The Pinnacle Awards competition is open to natural stone professionals from around the world and are presented to projects whose beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone in commercial and residential applications.


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Product of the Month

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The Blade5 machine from Omag

Machine of the Month: The Blade5 by Omag

July 2, 2019
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The Blade5 machine is a 5-axis interpolated CNC working center for cutting, shaping, polishing, sculpting, contouring and can be customized with single or dual tables. It has a vertical axis stroke 2 mt/78,74”. A CNC lathe for carving columns is also an option for this multifunction CNC center.


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Products

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