Stone World Magazine

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2019 March

In this issue of Stone World Magazine, read about the latest product innovations in the stone industry, hear about the latest news regarding the TISE, and much more!

Features

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Marjan Stone- Spring Valley, CA

Marjan Stone maps a plan for success

Hikmet Pauls of Marjan Stone in Spring Valley, CA, has slowly prepared his business for expansion through careful strategizing and investments
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Jennifer Richinelli
March 1, 2019
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Since starting his fabrication business, Marjan Stone, in the early 2000s, Hikmet Pauls has strategically grown the company. Based in Spring Valley, CA Marjan Stone operates an impressive 18,000-square-foot shop that currently serves the residential and commercial sector.


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Clint Voller, Park Industries

The value of stone shop training

Taking time to educate your employees on proper procedures and behaviors will ultimately lead to a safer and more efficient working environment
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Clint Voller Rachel Hillukka
March 11, 2019
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Whether it is a new hire or a current employee, proper training, including cross-training, is important. Employees that are properly trained and cross-trained result in maintaining a high-quality efficient fabrication shop. Below are a few tips to help develop a valuable training program.


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Stone material handling equipment

March 8, 2019
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Listed in alphabetical order, this article showcases the latest stone material handling equipment from: Braxton-Brag, GranQuartz, Groves Inc., No LIft Install System Inc., Omni Cubed, Regent Stone Products, Salem Stone, Stone Boss, Weha, and Wood’s Powr-Grip.
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San Antonio straddles the Balcones Escarpment

Replicating nature's beauty in stone

The Bexar County Public Works building in San Antonio, TX utilizes local natural stone to complement the surrounding scenery
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Jason Kamery
March 1, 2019
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Located in San Antonio, TX, the Bexar County Public Works building was designed to mimic the natural environment, having its physical presence and placement along the river act as a metaphor of the varied landscape.


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The citizenM Bowery

Setting new heights with natural stone

The citizenM Bowery, located in New York City, is the world’s tallest hotel, showcasing Absolute Black granite and Carrara marble throughout its interior spaces
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Jason Kamery
March 1, 2019
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Based on the concept of affordable luxury for the people, the citizenM Bowery opened its U.S. flagship location, a 13th member of the hotel chain’s family, within the culturally rich and vibrant Bowery area of downtown Manhattan.


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Better Sorts Social Club in Boston, MA

Natural stone contributes to Better Sorts Social Club's chic design

The new swanky cocktail lounge at the Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel in Boston, MA, exudes sophistication with a Nero Marquina marble bar top complemented by other luxurious materials and furnishings
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Jennifer Richinelli
March 8, 2019
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Located on Tremont Street in the historic city of Boston, MA, the Highball Lounge at the Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel transitioned to the Better Sorts Social Club. The renovation is credited to Punch Architecture, Las Vegas-based design and architecture firm.


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Stone Fabrication 101 at the Berkshire School

Students learn the craft of stone fabrication

As a way to give back to his high school, as well as promote the stone fabrication profession, Buddy Ontra of Ontra Stone Concepts taught a week-long class on how to work with stone to students of the Berkshire School in Sheffield, MA
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Jennifer Richinelli
March 11, 2019
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The Berkshire School is a co-ed boarding and day college preparatory school for students in grades nine to 12 and post-graduates. The 400-acre campus is tucked away at the heart of the Berkshire Hills —stationed at the base of Mount Everett in Sheffield, MA.


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Fabricator of the Year

Joey Marcella named 2018 Stone World Fabricator of the Year

For three decades, Stone World has been honoring outstanding leaders in the stone sector for their craftsmanship, innovation and contributions to the industry
March 1, 2019
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With 59% of the votes, Joey Marcella of Mario & Son in Liberty Lake, WA, was our readers’ favorite for the 2018 Stone World Fabricator of the Year. Marcella was one of four deserving candidates who were nominated.


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Coverings, the international stone and tile exhibition

Coverings celebrates 30 years

As the prevailing North American tile and stone exhibition, Coverings intends to offer attendees a full show experience in honor of its 30th anniversary
March 8, 2019
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The 30th edition of Coverings, the international stone and tile exhibition held annually in the U.S., will head back to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from April 9 to 12, 2019. This year's show will feature interactive onsite experiences, and new activities to commemorate its 30th anniversary.


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Industry Insights

Industry Perspective: Promoting best practices

March 11, 2019
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It's no surprise to anyone in the stone industry that we are in the middle of a shake-up, driven predominantly by a new construction and remodeling boom, the new import tariffs, the ever-growing number of new competitor fabricators and the merging and acquisition of low-performing and established fabrication businesses.


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Product of the Month

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Master One CNC router from Intermac

Stone of the Month: Elegant brown quartzite

March 8, 2019
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Master One is the new CNC router that pairs Intermac ingenuity inside with operational simplicity outside to help achieve Industry 4.0 automation excellence. Specifically designed for processing natural and engineered stone, as well as ceramic materials, it saves time and increases productivity.


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Master One CNC router from Intermac with Industry 4.0 automation

Machine of the Month: Master One from Intermac

March 1, 2019
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Master One is the new CNC router that pairs Intermac ingenuity inside with operational simplicity outside to help achieve Industry 4.0 automation excellence. Specifically designed for processing natural and engineered stone, as well as ceramic materials, it saves time and increases productivity.


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Products

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