Bonsal Introduces New Brand
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Some old standby Bonsal American products in the installation trade will get a new identity this spring. ProSpec®, a Sakrete brand, will be the new tag for Bonsal products for tile...
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Time For MIA Accreditation
CLEVELAND – If you’ve been anticipating the accreditation program from the Marble Institute of America, the wait is over. The MIA announced on March 7 that it’s now accepting applications for accreditation. The program,...
Pragma Opens U.S. Arm
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Pragma S.r.l., the Casinalbo, Italy-based manufacturer of technologies for the ceramic and marble industries, recently opened a North American division – Pragma USA. The launch of the new division was...
MIA Hits Road In Vermont ‘07
CLEVELAND – The Marble Institute of America (MIA) will take to the road next month with its first “Quarry Tours and More” in Vermont. Called “Destination Vermont,” the seminar/bus tour on May 16-17 is...
Call for Stone LIVE! Presentations at StonExpo 2007 Las Vegas
Proposals are now being taken for the Stone LIVE! presentations to be held at StonExpo 2007 on October 17-20 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. These hands-on training sessions, which take place...
Comandulli, Fratelli Bisso Merge
CASTELLEONE, Italy – Comandulli Costruzione Meccaniche S.r.l., a leading constructor of edge polishing machines, merged with milling-machine manufactuer Fratelli Bisso S.r.l of Ferrada di Moconesi, Italy, in December. Comandulli acquired a majority-shareholder interest in...
LATICRETE Moves Ahead
LATICRETE International Inc. held a ground-breaking ceremony on Nov. 2, celebrating a new $20 million plant expansion at its world headquarters in Bethany, Conn. The new facilities, comprised of 32,000 ft² of corporate offices...
NSC Introduces Branding Plan
HOLLIS, N.H. – The Natural Stone Council (NSC) announced the launch of its branding program, including a new logo, in mid-January. The multi-faceted program, created in partnership with the McKee Wallwork Cleveland agency of...
Biesse S.p.A Acquires AGM Assets
PESARO, Italy – Biesse S.p.A. announced on Feb. 19 that it plans to acquire the distribution and service branch of AGM Glass Machinery Inc., a major stone-machinery distributor based in Pineville, N.C. Biesse signed...
New Logo For Braxton Bragg
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Braxton-Bragg Corp. will sport a new look, beginning this month. The stone-equipment and -accessories supplier’s updated identity includes a contemporary logo, designed to highlight Braxton-Bragg’s position as a solutions provider in...