By K. Schipper
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – When early settlers of this Detroit suburb built their first school on the eve of the Civil War, they used the material at hand: granite fieldstone left behind when the last of the glaciers retreated from the area millennia before.
By Reuben Flax
Stone has always been considered a luxury material sought out for the finest homes and the most-discerning clients. Until recently, the fabrication of stone counters was a very labor-intensive process resulting in high costs to the end-user. The modern digital area ushered in the use of CNC technology to the point of it becoming ubiquitous.
By K. Schipper
ATLANTA – Emory University’s board of trustees started the 21st century by deciding to put a new face on the institution’s School of Medicine.
By Bhavesh Gandhi
For any business selling goods or services, giving credit to its customers is critical; it’s a catalyst for growth in the business. Extending credit is business for some (banks, credit-card companies) and for some, one way to compete and stay in business.
• Braxton-Bragg Corp. announced on March 12 that Rich Hassert has been appointed CEO. The new CEO is excited about the “opportunity to build on a solid foundation” for the Knoxville, Tenn.-based company. •...
By K. Schipper
GREEN BAY, Wis. — In 1936, the offensive line of the Fordham University football team earned the eternal title of the “Seven Blocks of Granite.” Years later, one of those “blocks” – Vince Lombardi – provided the foundation for one of professional football’s greatest dynasties.
By K. Schipper
Masonry heaters are probably the best heating technology you’ve never heard of –and it’s close to perfect for using natural stone.
By K. Schipper
You’re doing your best to offer a high-end product to high-end customers. The selections out in the showroom and in the yard are first-rate, your edges and finishes can’t be beat, and your installers are as skilled as any in the market.
by Cathie Beck
Jim and Jackie Vienneau, co-owners of Atlanta-based Stone Technics, distinguish their fabrication organization not only by their high-end clientele, but also by making the uncommon common in their stone design and fabrication repertoire.
Invariably, in the midst of a serious discussion of economics – the kind that involves a cup of coffee or a beer, depending on the time of day – someone heretofore silent pipes up and says, “Hey, every cloud has a silver lining!”