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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
By K. Schipper SAN FRANCISCO – The motto of Benattar Marble and Granite does more than just set the tone for a business with one foot in historic stone work … and the other...
By K. Schipper CHERRY HILL, N.J. – Steve and Linda Stelmaszyk always had an idea that they could do something a little better by doing it themselves. And, after more than a quarter century...
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...
by Rick Stenberg Anyone who’s been in the stone business for the past 10 years – at least — knows first hand the tremendous growth this industry has been fortunate to see. However, with...
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...