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The web exclusives section expands beyond Stone World’s print edition – offering up-to-the-minute information on various aspects of the stone industry. Viewers will find details on current stone industry events, recent residential and commercial projects featuring stone in their designs, and the latest technological innovations for stone fabrication, quarrying, and stone care and maintenance.

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TISE 2021
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What to expect at TISE 2021

The International Surface Event heads back to Las Vegas next month, with a new education format to provide a safe way for attendees to gain valuable information
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Jennifer Richinelli
June 1, 2021
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The International Surface Event is set to return to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, in June and a revamped educational program will provide learning opportunities, but in a safe way to keep attendees healthy.
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Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti
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A mountaintop retreat

Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti in Italy, one of the most awarded luxury destinations in recent years, exudes elegance with a lavish mix of stone and other natural materials – making for the perfect getaway location
May 10, 2021
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An award-winning Italian resort, Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti, features natural stone throughout its interior and exterior design – contributing to the posh environment.
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Stone Summit: There’s something about quartzite

Fabricators gathered virtually to gain insight into the facts, misconceptions and proper tooling that is required when working with quartzite
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Jennifer Richinelli
May 3, 2021
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The Natural Stone Institute, in partnership with Stone World, held one of its regularly scheduled virtual Stone Summits on April 14, 2021. The topic of quartzite proved to be a “hot” issue among fabricators, as it drew record-breaking numbers of attendees.
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Dry-stacked natural stone pieces
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A Spanish haven

With sweeping views of the city of Castellón and the sea, a private residence features natural stone that secures it to its high perch and complements its surrounding environment
April 26, 2021
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A beautiful contemporary residential design was achieved with stone from the Spanish region in which it resides.
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Industry Spotlight: Cortney Boswell, project manager, GI Stone

April 22, 2021
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There are many dedicated workers in the construction industry that are responsible for building quality long-lasting structures for many sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality and healthcare. In particular, Stone World would like to begin highlighting some of those devoted employees in the stone industry. Cortney Boswell, project manager for Chicago-based GI Stone, recently spoke about her role in the construction industry, and more specifically, shared her experiences of being a woman in a male-dominated profession.


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Inspired by a jungle environment

For a residence in Caracas, Venezuela, the design team turned to regional stone to create a natural ambiance that connects with the local habitat
April 19, 2021
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The architecture of a private home in Venezuela reflects historic ruins of the region and the natural jungle environment that surrounds it.
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Kerala, India local slate
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Stylish and sustainable

The extended living space of a home in Kerala, India, incorporates locally quarried stone into the design – enhancing the overall aesthetic of the room and complementing its lush surroundings
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Jennifer Richinelli
April 13, 2021
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Indian slate and Tandoor Kota Stone were chosen for a residential lounge for their aesthetics, cultural ties and sustainability.
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Restoring a white marble facade

The white marble exterior of a building in Houston, TX, was defaced with black spray paint that the expertise of a team from International Stoneworks was able to remove
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Jason Kamery
April 4, 2021
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Located in downtown Houston, TX, a building clad in white marble was spray painted over a weekend. Jacqueline Tabbah and her team at International Stoneworks were called on a Monday morning to evaluate the damage.


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CNC Masters
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Five reasons to invest in a multifunctional CNC

If planning to purchase a multifunction CNC machine for your shop, here are some facts you need to know
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Peter Jacobs
March 25, 2021
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The multifunction CNC is an ultimate multitasking and multi-capacity device that makes the fabrication process more efficient and reduces wastage, which will eventually increase the bottom line.
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HybriQ+ technology
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Cosentino launches the new generation

With health and the environment at the forefront, the Spanish manufacturer has reformulated its Silestone collections to reduce the amount of silica in each slab, as well as revamping its production process to use renewable energy and recycled water
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Jennifer Richinelli
March 17, 2021
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Three years of research and development leads Cosentino to launch HybriQ+, a new formula for its Silestone products with significantly less crystalline silica.
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Blanco Announces Winners for the 2017 Blanco by Design Contest

LUMBERTON, NJ -- Blanco, the German manufacturer of finely crafted sinks and faucets, has announced five winners of its first annual Blanco by Design contest. Entrants were required to submit a kitchen or small space design featuring one Blanco sink and one Blanco faucet for a chance to win up to $5,000. The Blanco by Design contest ran from August until November 2017 and winners were hand selected by a panel of esteemed design professionals.
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2018 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show- KBIS Image Gallery

This year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was held from January 9 to 11 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. KBIS, in conjunction with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest industry products, trends and technologies. The show hosted more than 600 exhibitors in the kitchen and bath industry, including over 100 new companies, across two halls. The following are some of the features.

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