What happens when a important bit of a stone-restoration project misses the boat in Italy? When it involves an important part of the St. Joseph Cathedral restoration, says Joe Becker, it gets a plane ride to Sioux Falls, S.D. – even if it’s a massive column.
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – Anchoring-system manufacturer Hohmann & Barnard Inc. announced the acquisition today of construction-materials maker Sandell Industries Inc. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The subject was thin-veneer stone for one day, all day at the Park Industries ThinStone Stoneworking Expo here on April 7.
NUREMBERG, Germany – Two master stonemasons will share the 2011 Peter Parler Award for special achievements in restoration and historic preservation.
Want to start planning for 2012? It’s set for Jan. 23-26 — education starts on Jan. 23, and the expo floor opens on Jan. 24. Check the StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas website throughout the year for...
CLEVELAND – Natural stone gets the vote in almost two-thirds of the entries in this year’s design competition from the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
ROME – A new sculpture garden at the U.S. Embassy here features a unique collaboration international collaboration: a U.S. flag carved from Italian marble.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – While 2011 showed a drop in attendance, Coverings made strong inroads on the Western U.S. audience during its stop in Las Vegas last month.
Need some green arguments for natural stone? Take a look at this video from the Marble Institute of America. (It’s just a tad past six minutes long.)
CLEVELAND – Architects will get their due with the stone industry’s 2011 Pinnacle Awards … including a future tour of the Marmomacc event and lodging at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas.