https://www.stoneworld.com/rss/2231-quarrying-sites en-us Mesabi Black Granite Creates Solid and Unique Exterior Design of the Charles Library at Temple University

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92388 Wed, 25 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/92388-mesabi-black-granite-inspires-creative-library-design SW 0522 WE Charles LIbrary 01 Mesabi Black granite from Coldspring’s quarry in Babbitt, MN, was selected for the exterior facade of the Charles Library on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Photos courtesy of Coldspring SW 0522 WE Charles LIbrary 02 Each piece of granite, measuring approximately 6 inches wide, 4 feet long and 2.25 inches deep, features rustications or reveals. Photos courtesy of Coldspring SW 0522 WE Charles LIbrary 03 The challenge was to find the appropriate color tone and finish that would meet the intended design concept within the project budget. Photos courtesy of Coldspring onathan@ccsstone.com (Jonathan Mitnick) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91979 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/91979-discovering-the-value-and-benefits-of-natural-stone SW August 2021 Industry Perspective JonMitnick01.jpg Inside the underground Vermont Danby quarry SW August 2021 Industry Perspective JonMitnick02.jpg Indiana Limestone quarry tour SW August 2021 Industry Perspective JonMitnick03.jpg French limestone façade NYC (A. Lacroix Granite) SW August 2021 Industry Perspective JonMitnick04a.jpg Columbus Circle fountain NYC ( Coldspring Granite) SW August 2021 Industry Perspective JonMitnick05.jpg Thin granite veneer and coping (Swenson Granite) richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) Founded in 1998, Majestic Stone had a solid reputation – shipping products everywhere from southern California to New York – but on a small scale. But after struggling through the recession, the owners sought to sell it to someone that could invest in its potential and turn it around.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90595 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90595-majestic-stone-reignites New ownership of Majestic Stone New ownership of Majestic Stone has led to a revitalization for the Dayton, TN-based stone producer, including significant increase in production from its seven quarries. Chris Cutter Stone Breakers Four Chris Cutter Stone Breakers are in place at the company’s 7,500-square-foot fabrication facility to cut stone products, such as stair treads. Majestic Stone produces flagstone With its stone-processing facility running year-round, Majestic Stone plans to produce between 20,000 to 25,000 tons of flagstone this year. Majestic Stone’s building stone Majestic Stone’s building stone is ideal for outdoor kitchens. Majestic Stone produces cut veneer The majority of the stone that Majestic Stone produces is cut for veneer, either 4-inch bed depth veneer or thin veneer at 1 to 1 ½ inches. The company’s seven quarries The company’s seven quarries are all within 20 miles of its fabrication facility. Patrick Wells, chief executive officer of Majestic Stone “Most of my colleagues from graduate school are either on Wall Street or in a fast-paced high-tech startup,” said Patrick Wells, chief executive officer of Majestic Stone (pictured). “But not me. For some reason, I’ve always been attracted to basic manufacturing and distribution. So Majestic Stone was a step in that direction.” richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90583 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90583-stone-column-every-company-has-a-story richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90432 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90432-tab-india-responding-to-quartz-market-demand “New Age” quartz, TabQuartz Described as a “New Age” quartz, TabQuartz is extremely durable to meet the demands of all types of design applications. TabQuartz is part of the 35-acre campus, TabQuartz is part of the 35-acre campus, which also houses the natural stone slab, tile and cut-to-size facilities in a green campus, built with solar-power generation, rainwater harvesting, 100% water recycling and many other carbon footprint reducing efforts. The quartz production facility has a covered constructed area of 150,000 square feet and another 50,000 square feet of supporting and ancillary functions. Tab India quartz surfacing In January 2018, Tab India began commercial production of a line of quartz surfacing. 24 colors to keep the selection process simple The company’s first offering included 24 colors to keep the selection process simple for its customers. The line was increased to 36 in three months, after adding 12 more colors; and the same will keep getting added with the new trends as the market demands and allows. state-of-the-art facility The new state-of-the-art facility has top-of-the-line equipment for moving the slabs around the work area, as well as producing quality material. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90430 Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90430-a-viable-source-missouri-limestone Perry County Wall of Honor in Perryville, MO The Perry County Wall of Honor in Perryville, MO, is among many projects Semco Stone has supplied its five varieties of limestone. thin-cut veneer The company’s thin-cut veneer can be found on the exterior facade of the Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Morrow in Atlanta, GA. Semco Stone in Perryville, MO Operating as a family owned business for 30 years, Semco Stone in Perryville, MO, is a producer and distributor of Missouri limestone. Photos courtesy of Semco Stone Epiroc SpeedROC D30 drill The Epiroc SpeedROC D30 drill is the newest addition to the quarry and has aided in increasing productivity. Wire saws that were imported from Spain Wire saws that were imported from Spain contribute to producing an average of 5,000 cubic meters per year. http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90384 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90384-stony-creek-quarry-inc-presents-class-at-stony-creek-granite-quarry Stony Creek Quarry, Inc. In late July, Stony Creek Quarry, Inc. sponsored a Natural Stone Institute chapter event for New England and New York Metro members. During the tour, Darrell Petit of the company, was presented with a certificate from the Natural Stone Institute. Pictured left to right: David Castellucci of Kenneth Castellucci & Associates in Lincoln, RI, 2016 Marble Institute of America president; Badia “Buddy” Ontra of Ontra Stone Concepts in Bridgeport, CT, 2016-2020 Northeast Director; Darrell Petit of Stony Creek Quarry, Inc. in Branford, CT; and Kelley Singleton, Chapter & Advocacy Groups Coordinator of the Natural Stone Institute. Darrell Petit of Stony Creek Quarry, Inc The group gathered around Petit to learn about the quarry’s history and the significance of the material. articipants were led down into the quarry Participants were led down into the quarry to have a closer look at the granite walls. local geologist explained the granite formation A local geologist explained the granite formation and its characteristics to the group. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90383 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90383-stony-creek-quarry-receives-gold-level-certification-for-ansinsc The Stony Creek Quarry in Branford, CT The Stony Creek Quarry in Branford, CT, has been a producer of historic pink Stony Creek granite for 150 years. Photos by Jennifer Richinelli, except where noted  ANSI/NSC 373 standard The company devoted time to achieve gold-level certification for the ANSI/NSC 373 standard. A Rock Buggy A Rock Buggy is used to assist in the extraction process. Image courtesy of Sean Kernan  wire saw to remove quarry blocks As opposed to methods in the past, the company now uses a wire saw to remove quarry blocks. Image courtesy of Sean Kernan  certification has benefitted Stone Creek Quarry Receiving the certification has benefitted Stone Creek Quarry in promoting its granite as a sustainable building material to architects. standard granite block On average, a standard block measures 10 x 6 x 4 feet. workers at the quarry There are between six to 10 workers at the quarry. Stony Creek granite In recent years, Stony Creek granite is being used for more landscape projects on campuses and plazas. architectural elements throughout the village of Stony Creek The regional granite is seen in architectural elements throughout the village of Stony Creek, including new benches on the dock. Alexandria Real Estate Partners in Cambridge, MA Darrell Petit completed a sculpture project outside the office of Alexandria Real Estate Partners in Cambridge, MA. Image courtesy of Sean Kernan Columbia University in New York City Stony Creek Quarry maintains relationships with many customers from over 100 years ago, such as Columbia University in New York City. The company recently supplied material for its East campus residence. Image courtesy of Sean Kernan kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90379 Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90379-virginia-mist-granite-block-supplier-maintains-a-global-presence Virginia Mist granite quarry Owned by the R.E.D. Graniti Group, the Virginia Mist granite quarry is well known to architects and project managers not only in the U.S., but globally as well. “The quarry is mostly selling to manufacturers worldwide,” said Steven Rousseau. “We have supplied stone for projects on five continents. You can also find slabs of Virginia Mist in most of the major distributors’ warehouses in America.” Virginia Mist granite Virginia Mist granite can be used in a variety of applications, including tombstones, countertops, landscaping and the like, but commercial projects have always been driving sales. quarry produces 300 cubic meters monthly At this time, the quarry is producing approximately 300 cubic meters monthly. Virginia Mist Group Among the notable project the Virginia Mist Group supplied material for was The American Disabled Veterans memorial, which was fabricated by North Carolina Granite Corp. 60_Virginia05.jpg The Sean Collier Memorial at MIT was produced by the Virginia Mist Group and fabricated by Quarra Stone. Photo courtesy of Quarra Stone kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) Situated one hour north of Munich, VM Kaldorf is located at Kaldorf, which belongs to the community of Titting in the district of Eichstaett in Bavaria, Germany. Since January 2018, VM Kaldorf is part of the Franken-Schotter Group.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90358 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90358-upgrading-stone-manufacturing-technology VM Kaldorf of the Franken-Schotter Group Since January 2018, VM Kaldorf is part of the Franken-Schotter Group. VM Kaldorf remains an independent entity within the group, operating with its own management, team and brand name. VM Kaldorf is a Jura stone quarrier and producer Currently, VM Kaldorf is a Jura stone quarrier and producer that employs 150 people in its own quarries, factories and administration. While the company operates four of its own quarries, the group currently operates eight quarries in total. stone manufacturing equipment “The factory equipment ranges from block cutters to gang and wire saws to slab and tile cutting lines, as well as bridge saws and state-of-the-art CNC centers and robots,” said Johannes Martin Semmler of VM Kaldorf. “In additional to that, the group offers facade systems, technical planning capacity and is BIM- ready.” Copenhagen Opera House in Denmark Some of the other recent projects the company has completed is the Copenhagen Opera House in Denmark, featuring a facade of honed Jura Beige. Franken-Schotter project in New York City Recently, Franken-Schotter finished one of their most ambitious projects to date, at 35 Hudson Yards in New York City. It delivered more than 23,000 assembled stone elements in a tolerance of +/- 0.7mm ready to be assembled on curtain wall units. The stone was a Jura Beige with a honed finish. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90357 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90357-verostone-is-the-merger-of-two-long-established-german-stone-producers VeroStone limestone quarries VeroStone, based in the Bavaria region of South Germany, operates six Jura limestone quarries, including the Petersbuch site, which is pictured. German stone producer The German stone producer manufactures approximately 10,000 square meters of Jura limestone per month. Kirchheim location in the Wuerzburg region Additionally, VeroStone owns three Shell limestone quarries, including the Kirchheim location in the Wuerzburg region. Drilling machines Drilling machines are used at the quarries to extract the blocks. VeroStone’s production plant in Eichstaett The limestone blocks are processed at VeroStone’s production plant in Eichstaett. custom-sized slabs for wall cladding Once at the fabrication facility, large stone pieces are primarily cut down to tiles and custom-sized slabs for wall cladding. Photo by Adam Mørk  Scandic Continental Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden Among the recently completed projects VeroStone supplied stone for was the Scandic Continental Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo by Christian Schellander Silvester home in Vienna, Austria For the Silvester home in Vienna, Austria, the company fabricated stone panels for the residence’s exterior facade. More than 25 years ago, Brian, Mike and John Rector first started pulling fieldstone out of the woods and hills of Tennessee with their father. They recognized there was an opportunity in the masonry business and started Plateau Masonry in 1986.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90033 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90033-bmj-stone-revitalizes-historic-tennessee-building-stone-company automated splitter line, water filter and a multi-blade saw Additionally, they are bringing in several pieces of equipment from overseas, including an automated splitter line, water filter and a multi-blade saw. Crab Orchard stone from Tennessee Building Stone Tennessee Building Stone is one of the major players in the localized Tennessee stone industry, and they have been in the forefront of promoting Crab Orchard stone for decades. BMJ Stone improving Tennessee Building Stone “They have built a reputation for that quality and for the good of the industry, and the interest that we have is to maintain the quality that they’ve kept and demanded for the past projects,” said John Rector. “We want to continue that, build on that and bring new innovation into the opportunities that are there, and then build on that by expanding both domestic and international sales.” Tennessee Building Stone sign As of July 1, 2017, BMJ Stone purchased Tennessee Building Stone, and the company looks to revitalize the facilities and hopes to rejuvenate the historic name and quality of the product, as well as its customer service. New equipment for Tennessee Building Stone “Our goal with the new equipment is to help increase production for Tennessee Building Stone,” said Feinauer. “We are getting it automated to the point where we will be able to use much less labor and ultimately minimize lead times. We hope this will make it easier on our guys and will be more operator friendly.” richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90019 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90019-russell-stone-products-a-longtime-pennsylvania-sandstone-source Sandstone quarry of Russell Stone Products, Inc. Originally opened sometime during the 1850s or 1860s, the sandstone quarry in Curwensville, PA, remained dormant from the 1930s until it was purchased by Daniel and Cynthia Russell in 2002. Sandstone quarry of Russell Stone Products, Inc. Today, Russell Stone Products, Inc., as it is now called, primarily services the East Coast with its two varieties of sandstone: Bloom Run Stone and Roaring Run Stone. Additionally, the company owns the Eagle Ridge fieldstone quarry in Howard, PA. Sandstone blocks extracted from quarry of Russell Stone Products, Inc. “The average size of the blocks extracted at the quarry are 5 x 10 x 40 feet. “They are then sized to 5 x 5 x 12 feet before going to the shops,” said Dave Curulla of Russell Stone Products, Inc. Cutting facility of Russell Stone Products, Inc. The company maintains a cutting facility where it has the capability to customize stone pieces to meet the needs of each customer. Park Industries Eagle or Wilson saw used to cut the slabs Blocks are first cut into slabs with either a Park Industries Eagle or Wilson saw. A Jaguar II bridge saw is used in the fabrication process A Jaguar II bridge saw is also on hand in the shop to assist in the fabrication process. A Gmm 6-axis CNC bridge saw is used to cut stone pieces Additionally, a Gmm 6-axis CNC bridge saw is used to cut stone pieces. The Brandywine campus of Pennsylvania State University by Russell Stone Products, Inc. Among the many renown projects completed by Russell Stone Products, Inc. is the landscape design at the Brandywine campus of Pennsylvania State University. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90013 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/90013-stone-column-the-legacy-of-stone richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) A recent renovation to Founders Hall, located on the campus of Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC) in Waterbury, CT, was a collaborative effort between school administration, the design team, and additional stone industry professionals.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89764 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89764-naugatuck-valley-community-college-favoring-a-local-variety Stony Creek granite at Founders Hall Stony Creek granite was selected for elements of the interior and exterior design of the renovation of Founders Hall at Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC) for its ties to the region and durable characteristics. Photo courtesy of Moser Pilon Nelson, Architects, LLC Floor pieces by A. Lacroix Granit of Saint-Sébastien The floor pieces, which were all custom cut — each measuring 2 x 2 x 1½ inches thick — by A. Lacroix Granit of Saint-Sébastien, Quebec, Canada, have a honed finish. Photo courtesy of Moser Pilon Nelson, Architects, LLC Stony Creek granite flooring and stairs A year after being installed, the Stony Creek granite flooring and stairs still have a brand new look, according to architect Richard B. Brown, AIA, principal at Moser Pilon Nelson, Architects, LLC in Wethersfield, CT. Photo courtesy of Moser Pilon Nelson, Architects, LLC hardness of the granite withstands foot traffic The hardness of the granite permits it to withstand the tremendous amount of foot traffic it receives daily. Photo courtesy of Moser Pilon Nelson, Architects, LLC a portion of the flooring is made of Virginia Mist granite While the majority of the interior lobby floor consists of Stony Creek granite, a portion of the flooring is made of Virginia Mist granite. Photo courtesy of Moser Pilon Nelson, Architects, LLC outside of Founders Hall, Stony Creek granite On the outside of Founders Hall, Stony Creek granite was employed for the base course. Photo courtesy of Moser Pilon Nelson, Architects, LLC granite on the outside of Founders Hall Brown explained he typically specifies granite on the outside of a building down near grade level. “It takes abuse,” he said. “It isn’t [harmed] by a weed whacker and it doesn’t dissolve when salt is thrown down in the winter.” Photo courtesy of Moser Pilon Nelson, Architects, LLC exterior facade of brick The granite is complemented by an exterior facade of brick. Photo courtesy of Stony Creek Quarry Corporation 16-inch x 4-foot bollards that were custom made by Granites of America Positioned at the entrance of the building are 16-inch x 4-foot bollards that were custom made by Granites of America. Photo courtesy of Moser Pilon Nelson, Architects, LLC Quarrying Equipment kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) Founded in July 1993, the Tennessee Marble Company is a family business that owns and operates four quarries in Tennessee, as well as the seasonally operated Champlain Black quarry in Isle LaMotte, VT.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89763 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89763-tennessee-marble-continues-to-make-history Tennessee Marble Company, quarrier of Tennessee marble Owned by Monica Gawet, Tennessee Marble Company is the only active quarrier of Tennessee marble in the U.S. The stone itself has a long-standing history, and Tennessee Marble Company, which currently has 30 employees -- with eight at its Tennessee sites, two in Vermont and a staff of 15 at its production plant, continues to supply the material to projects nationwide. The Brown quarry in Friendsville, TN The Brown quarry in Friendsville, TN, supplies Cedar, Light Rose and Medium Rose marble, with an annual total of 150,000 cubic feet. Fantini chain saw and Benetti & Micheletti wire saws At the quarry site, a Fantini chain saw and Benetti & Micheletti wire saws are in place to extract blocks. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) 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.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89630 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89630-committed-to-exploring-new-stone-varieties-in-india Pokarna's new quarry in India Spanning almost 25 acres, the quarry is located in Buduruvada Village, Parvathipuram Mandal, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh, India, and produces roughly 4,400 cubic feet of material per month. Pokarna's Cream Cashmere granite Cream Cashmere granite is the latest addition to Pokarna’s extensive lineup of stone offerings. Blocks extracted from the site Blocks extracted from the site primarily measure 8.5 x 4.6 feet or larger. Cream Cashmere block Cream Cashmere is one of three shades/patterns available from the new quarry. Granite blocks now available to the U.S. Recently, the material has become available for the U.S. market. New stone varieties continue to be quarried in India. The following are only several of the many new products now available.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89628 Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89628-stone-roundup-india Tab India’s Blue Fantasy quartzite Tab India’s worldwide exclusive Blue Fantasy quartzite Tab India’s Blue Coral Labradorite Tab India’s Blue Coral Labradorite Vintage by World Rocks Vintage by World Rocks Sky White by Rama Exports Sky White by Rama Exports kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89511 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/89511-reviving-the-arizona-marble-co SW0617_Arizona01.jpg Located east of Tucson, AZ, in the Chiricahua Mountains in the town of Wilcox is the Arizona Marble Co. SW0617_Arizona02.jpg Currently, the quarry is owned by Matt Klump, who purchased the company in 2002. SW0617_Arizona03.jpg In 2013, Klump brought in modern quarrying techniques and broke new ground at the quarry. SW0617_Arizona04.jpg The marble deposit covers over 320 acres in Cochise County. At the present time, the quarry produces four unique colors: Arizona Statuario, Arizona Ash, Arizona Monsoon and Apache Blue. richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) ]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88325 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88325-fortuna-granitos-do-brasil-has-grown-its-business-tremendously-including-to-the-international-markets richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) ]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88319 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88319-antolini-do-brasil-takes-particular-care-in-the-stone-production-process-to-ensure-a-high-quality-end-product kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) ]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88317 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88317-the-lennon-quarry-produced-by-levantina-is-a-well-known-and-reliable-source-of-brazilian-granite richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) ]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88316 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88316-with-seven-quarries-throughout-brazil-margramar-granites-is-a-large-exporter-of-stone-slabs-to-the-us richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) ]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88269 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88269-meeting-the-demand-for-white-marble richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) ]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88266 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88266-texastone-quarries-becomes-first-us-stone-producer-to-receive-ansincs-373-certification ]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88262 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88262-oklahoma-and-arkansas-sandstone-featured-in-two-day-southern-us-quarry-tour kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) ]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88261 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88261-minick-materials-a-provider-of-oklahoma-and-arkansas-sandstone-and-flagstone http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88242 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88242-andrade-group-celebrates-25-years-of-business ]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88234 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88234-how-two-brothers-from-guidoni-group-are-becoming-prominent-producers-and-exporters-of-granite-in-brazil kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) ]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88231 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/88231-santo-antonio-granitos-growing-from-a-single-gangsaw-shop-to-a-worldwide-stone-producer