Stone World Magazine

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2020 December

For this issue of Stone World we discuss how a stone shop opened up its second location during a pandemic, we also take a look at how Marmomac adjusted their tradeshow because of COVID-19.

Features

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Outside

Neolith was specified for a villa designed by famous Dutch architects

Neolith, a sustainable surfacing brand, was specified for a villa designed by famous Dutch architects, Jan des Bouvrie and Dik Smeding, in the Netherlands
December 7, 2020
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Just outside Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a breathtaking 7,535-square-foot villa nestled in acres of lush green forest. Situated in the verdant heart of nature, one could spend days exploring the movie-like wilderness surrounding the home. 


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Marmo digital edition

Marmomac 2020 adapts to trying times

Due to the worldwide pandemic, the international stone show revamped its format to a virtual platform – providing an opportunity for industry members worldwide to still gather
December 21, 2020
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With the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that hit the world by storm in the beginning of 2020, many industry events were forced to be cancelled or postponed to a future date.


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Shop

Working in the "new norm"

Despite the pandemic, Stone Resources recently opened its second shop – fully automated and equipped to operate efficiently to meet its customers’ needs
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Jennifer Richinelli
December 7, 2020
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Part of the FS Builder Resources’ family, Stone Resources continues to advance and expand its business through automation. With its largest location in Carrollton, TX, the stone fabrication company recently opened a second shop in Pflugerville, TX, a suburb of Austin. 


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Eduardo Cosentino

Continuing to evolve despite the pandemic

Stone World had to the opportunity to discuss with Eduardo Cosentino, president of Cosentino North America, how COVID-19 has affected the company’s global business as a stone producer and quartz/sintered stone manufacturer
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Jason Kamery
December 21, 2020
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Known throughout the world for its brands of Silestone, Dekton, Sensa and its natural stone collection, Cosentino Group is a leading material manufacturer.


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Columns

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Stone Column- Jenn Richinelli

A look back on 2020

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Jennifer Richinelli
December 7, 2020
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AS WE APPROACH THE HOLIDAYS and the end of 2020, I’m sure most of us are reflecting on what a year this has been! I would have never imagined that a few weeks after returning from one of our workshops in Little Rock, AR, at the end of February the world as we know it would change so drastically.


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Product of the Month

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Polyone by Pellegrini

December 2020 Machine of the Month

December 7, 2020
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Polyone is Pellegrini’s new revolutionary multi-wire saw. With its special wire winding geometry, the Polyone–20 model makes 20 cuts in one single shot, with only 10 wires at 1cm thickness; or 14 slabs at 2cm with seven wires; or 10 cuts of 3cm with five wires.


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WPG

December 2020 Technology Update

December 7, 2020
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Wood’s Powr-Grip® (WPG) developed the first hand-held vacuum cups in the 1960s and has gained the reputation of being the gold standard in glass, stone and metal materials handling. This has been achieved through the company’s commitment to high standards for quality, design and safety. 


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