The Trouble With Templates
Submission drawings make a lot of sense when it comes to countertop fabrication and installation – with one big exception.
Author: Administrator
Taking Stock
Even if I shut off the TV, quit reading the Business section of the newspaper, and shy away from anything smacking of finance on the ‘Net, I can’t get away from today’s outta-control economy. It’s in full evidence right across the street.
More Myths in the Stone Industry
By Tom McNall
The more I talk to customers, acquaintances, so-called experts or even that creepy guy who hangs outside the corner store, the more I laugh when I hear all of the crazy myths and legends about stone.
People – November 2008
• Diamax Industries Inc. hires Lewis Anthony as director of sales to manage the growth of the Diamax sales team. Anthony will be based out of Diamax’s headquarters in Atlanta; he recently served as director of sales for Staircase Makeover LLC, and also held sales-management p[ositions with Balluff, Inc, Lucent Technologies and Honeywell.
News Briefs – November 2008
• CaesarStone Quartz Surfaces of Van Nuys, Calif., expanded its eco-friendly partnerships in late September by becoming a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). In July, the Sdot-Yam, Israel-based quartz-surface manufacturer also received certification for indoor air quality and children/schools use from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.
StonExpo ’08 Draws Almost 6,000
LAS VEGAS – For a show where few exhibitors and attendees knew what to expect, last month’s StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas offered a game performance.
Carnevale Gets Migliore Honor
LAS VEGAS – Louie Carnevale, president of Carnevale and Lohr of Bell Gardens, Calif., is the winner of the 2008 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Marble Institute of America (MIA).
Follow-Up: Vermont Red-Marble Scam
The man who pitched investors on the return of red-marble quarrying in Vermont earlier in the 2000s, only to spend the millions raised for personal expenditures, now faces jail time of up to 11 years.
Rock of Ages: Positive Turn
BARRE, Vt. – After a series of less-than-happy financial announcements, Rock of Ages Corp. (NASDAQ:ROAC) had good news for investors today.
StonExpo ’09 Education Open
DALLAS – StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2008 may just be a few weeks past, but it’s time to start thinking about next year’s event … especially if you’d like to be part of the education program.