“And now,” says the moderator, shuffling a few papers, “it’s time to discuss foreign trade and corporate taxation in depth. We’re sure that both Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama have plenty to say in this vital area, and the first question tonight is ….”
Miss that bit of this year’s U.S. presidential debates? Don’t worry – everyone did.
MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. – Some people go to Las Vegas to get away from it all. And after two days of the Trade Show Shuffle and elbowing through the crowd on The Strip, it’s a pleasure to get away from them.
HENDERSON, Nev. – The International Solid Surface Fabricators Association (ISSFA) named industry veteran Russ Lee as executive director yesterday.
For an event where expectations were uncertain at best, the 2008 StonExpo Marmomacc Americas seems destined to get a passing grade.
Or, as one exhibitor said, “you get what you get, and you’re happy.”
CLEVELAND — A new online national survey commissioned by the Marble Institute of America (MIA) indicates a preference for granite countertops by U.S. consumers, along with a believe that those countertops increase the resale value of a home.
The decline in granite imports continued through August, with most of the other dimensional-stone imports following suit – with the exception of a manic market in other calcareous.
• Biesse America appoints Fabrizio La Volpicella to key account manager for leading sales efforts in the western United States. He most recently served as a regional sales manager for Biesse Canada; his sales team includes two new territory sales representatives, Lonnie Campbell and Todd Gomez.
There are trade shows and conventions throughout the world for dimensional stone. And then there’s Verona.
By Jason Nottestad
(Editor’s note: Last month, Jason detailed the prep work needed for making good outlet cutouts on the jobsite.)
Once you’ve decided to make an outlet cutout in the field, the task turns to finishing it accurately and efficiently. The first step is to determine what kind of outlet, box, or accessory is being cut in, and then choose the appropriate cutting method and tools.
By Tom McNall
How did anyone great become great? Were they born spouting wisdom? And how do we become learned and wise?