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Reports from the world's major stoneworking nations, focusing on materials and producers.

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Coverings 2019

Celebrating 30 years in the stone and tile industry

In recognition of its 30th edition, Coverings 2019 offered attendees a full interactive experience – complete with a look at its past, live demonstrations and educational opportunities
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Jennifer Richinelli
June 4, 2019
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Coverings returned to Orlando, FL, to celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. The international stone and tile exhibition attracted more than 1,100 exhibitors to the Orange County Convention Center from April 9th to 12th. This year’s show presented various interactive experiences for attendees.


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Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America

Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America

For its 47th edition, the Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America offered several exhibits that promoted the beauty and usability of many new stone materials from Brazilian producers
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Jennifer Richinelli
May 1, 2019
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The 2019 edition of the Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America brought together more than 15,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors from around the world to promote the overall industry and the products that it offers.


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March 6 to 9, 2019, the Xiamen International Stone Fair

An impressive showing in Xiamen

The Xiamen International Stone Fair has experienced tremendous growth since it was started in 2001, and it continues to expand and evolve to meet exhibitor and visitor needs
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Jennifer Richinelli
May 1, 2019
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Since its inception in 2001, the Xiamen International Stone Fair has exploded. Geared for stone industry professionals worldwide, the scope of the international exhibition has drastically changed from its beginning days.


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Stone of the Month: Maximus by Guidoni

Stone of the Month: Maximus by Guidoni

April 15, 2019
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This Stone of the Month is supplied by Guidoni of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.


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Trivedi Group of India's CNC machines

Trivedi Group: A significant player in India's natural stone industry

A hefty investment in CNC technology has allowed Trivedi Group to position itself as a world-class fabricator of custom stone monumental and architectural pieces
April 15, 2019
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The Trivedi family has been active in the working of marble and granite since 1937, respecting the wishes of the founder Tardo Shri Trivedi, a restorer of ancient monuments and traditional Indian temples.


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Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmo+Mac Latin America

Vitoria Stone Fair to focus on trends

One of the goals of the Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmo+Mac Latin America is to demonstrate the current trends in ornamental stone and stoneworking technology
February 11, 2019
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The Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmo+Mac Latin America will take place from February 12 to 15, 2019 and will be held once again in Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil. The show brings together stone industry members from all over the world, including quarriers and stone processors, equipment and machinery manufacturers, and suppliers of tooling and accessories for stone fabrication.


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VYVAZ QUARTZITE by Amagram

A Showcase Of Stone From Latin America

With exotic stones such as quartzite continuing to grow in popularity among the design community and homeowners alike, stone producers in countries such as Brazil and Peru exhaust efforts to find new varieties of material to satisfy customer demands. The following are some of the many new stones from these regions that are now available.
Neolith Retrostone: The Return of a Classic

Neolith Rediscovers Design Classics for 2018 Introductions

CASTELLÒN, SPAIN --TheSize, manufacturer of sintered stone brand Neolith, expands its range of premium surfaces with four new color introductions for its 2018 catalogue: Retrostone, Mirage, Krater and Calatorao. Following rigorous market research and a customer survey of prototypes, the new décors are a direct response to today’s trends for high-end commercial and residential architectural surfacing design. Inspired by past and present, these four color additions are complemented by an expanded range of Neolith products, including two new colors in the NanoTech polished finish – pale-gray Luna and light-brown Bombón and 13 new 20mm thick slabs, bringing the full range to 18.
Andrade: Vermont

The Stone Fashion Show at Marmomacc in Verona

As usual, stone suppliers from Italy and around the world relied on the Marmomacc fair to showcase some of the latest stone materials to the international marketplace. The following is a look at just some of the stone materials on display in Verona.

Date: December 2, 2013

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The stones of the Cachoeiro Stone Fair in Brazil

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.