By James Abner
“We regard this as a very exceptional building stone. The grains are small and uniform in size, thus forming a very compact rock, and one exceptionally well adapted for general use as a building material”
In reference to the San Francisco Brownstone Quarry
Thomas Price and Son, Analytical Chemists
San Francisco, May 8, 1896
By Kevin M. Padden
You’ve been working extra long hours for a number of days on that really big job that must be done by Friday. You’re rushing, not only because of a deadline, but there’s that other little need you have – getting paid.
By K. Schipper
ODESSA, Fla. – Cable television and home-renovation magazines are putting natural stone in front of a much wider public than anyone imagined – but can those new voices replace word-of-mouth for promotion?
LAS VEGAS – The second time appears to be the charm for the International Tile And Stone Show (ITSS) with its return engagement here on Nov. 13-15.
By Regan D. Dickinson
It may be a trite saying – "the only limit is your imagination," or any variation thereof – but laser-etching enthusiasts insist it's true. Whatever the market or market approach, laser etching is fitting the bill for a variety of custom and production applications.
By Roseli Perrone
SANTO ANTONIO DE PÁDUA , Brazil – Here, deep inside of Rio de Janeiro state and 240 kilometers from the charming metropolis of Rio, rests this small city. The Pomba River, with gentle and clear water flow, runs through the city and brings an exceptional way of life for the 40.000 inhabitants.
By Emerson Schwartzkopf
The U.S. stone industry is growing – but just how big is it?
FLORENCE, Italy – The world’s most-famous piece of sculpted marble will get a fresh new look, beginning this month … but not without some controversy. Michelangelo’s David will go through a complete head-to-toe cleaning...
A cross-country partnership between two stone events apparently fell by the wayside in late summer – and the calendar for next March still includes two shows in Florida. Officials of Trade Shows International (TSI)...
CLEVELAND – Members of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) can keep on truckin’ – and light the lights – for less, as part of two new alliances from the trade association. Affiliated Power...