Category: Articles

Brazil: Riding the Economic Waves

The Brazilian sector of dimensional stone gained, in the last few years, an incomparable attention from the Brazilian government, associations and consultants. The Exterior Chamber of Commerce in Brazil selected 55 industrial sectors with...

Surfaces 2003

LAS VEGAS – Stone’s role continues to grow at Surfaces 2003 on Jan. 28-31 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, with a list of exhibitors that’s grown in the past few months. Surfaces,...

Not A Drop To Waste

By Kevin M. Padden When you decide to become a stone fabricator, a couple of the first things that become “clear as mud” are: 1. Where is my water going to come from? 2....

Customizing the Countertop, Part I

By K. Schipper Producing multiple copies of the same layouts for big interior countertop jobs – such as large office buildings or big housing developments – is fueling the boom in stone usage and...

Ready For Prime Time

By Emerson Schwartzkopf Today’s pop quiz: Which character on a current TV hit show includes a stonemason in the family tree? This isn’t exactly an easy one, and there’ll be no hints – you...

What! No Stone For You?

By Emerson Schwartzkopf VERONA, Italy – The next time you’re in line somewhere, think about this: There’s probably one person ahead who can’t stand what you do. Nothing personal, unless you happen to be...

Surfaces 2003 Highlights

LAS VEGAS – With a bevy of educational opportunities and a exhibitor list 20-percent larger than last year, Surfaces 2003 is primed to set the tone for the new year during its Jan. 28-31...