More In Stone At Carrara
CARRARA, Italy – An intensive worldwide promotional campaign and the attendance of the world’s industry leaders appears to be paying off for CarraraMarmotec 2007, set for May 30-June 2.
Author: Emerson Schwartzkopf
Cambria, Breton Stay Exclusive
LE SUEUR, Minn. – Cambria, the sole U.S.-based producer of quartz surfaces, will continue its exclusivity through 2012.
New Logo For Braxton-Bragg
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Braxton-Bragg Corp. will sport a new look, beginning in March.
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.
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.
One Or The Other
By Jason Nottestad
Every once in a while, I get a paradoxical question from one of my clients: which do I like better, granite or engineered stone?
Callling Out Bluffs (February 2007)
By Tom McNall
“Would this floor look better honed?” “What about these spots over here, will they still show if the floor is honed?” “Should I leave it polished?” “Why didn’t the sealer prevent these spots?” “Why does it not look the way I wanted it to?” “The installer just should have done it right the first time.”
StonExpo East: ATL is A-OK
ATLANTA – It’s back to a familiar setting at a new time of the year, as StonExpo East debuts here from March 21-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Gallegos Wins Safety Honors
VAIL, Colo. – The Gallegos Corporation’s commitment to a safe work environment merited several awards late last year.
Squinzi Attains Top Italian Honor
MILAN, Italy – Dr. Giorgio Squinzi, CEO of the Mapei Group, received the Leonardo Quality Prize for Italy in a ceremony headed by Italian President Giorgio Napoletano on Dec. 6.