The Allied Stone Industries recently opened a new Website at www.alliedstone.com. Allied Stone Industries is a not-for-profit organization formed in the 1950s to provide a venue for stone companies to gather together and discuss...
It’s fascinating to see anything – a seedling, a rainstorm, a San Diego Chargers winning streak – manifest itself out of virtually nowhere. It’s exciting to be part of a vibrant, growing product or movement.
It’s also distressing to be left out, and watching everyone else head for the party and the open bar. Every bad memory of high school comes back, as you’re not part of the in crowd.
LAS VEGAS – For this year’s Pinnacle Awards, 13 turned out to be a lucky number.
By K. Schipper
In just about anything, there’s good to be had in even the worst of times. Still, if your business is barely hanging on, your first thought isn’t to go out and buy a new – and expensive – piece of equipment.
Maybe it was the recession kicking in, but the entry list proved to be fairly short this year for the Best of Home contest. In fact, what you see is what we got.
By K. Schipper
CARY, N.C. – There’s nothing like a satisfied customer. Just ask Kelly Musico.
The role of the “granite guy” in the scheduling process of any residential job – new construction or remodel – has never been an easy one. Since countertops are one of the last things to be installed in a kitchen or bathroom, the installer is stuck with two difficulties.
By Tom McNall
One of the most-important things a restoration professional can do is the test area – because you need to know what you’re getting into.
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Marmi Bruno Zanet, Volargne de Dolce, Italy, introduces Giallo SF Real, a granite from Espirito Santo with a yellow background pigmentation for interior and exterior use, and the ability to retain yellow hues after flame-finishing. The company also offers Giallo Ornamentale, with a photographic-like combination of colors and effects.
Contact: Marmi Bruno Zanet, +39-45-6861706
MENDON, Vt. – Vermont Quarries Corp. now offers GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality and GREENGUARD Children & SchoolsSM certifications for the company’s marble.