Study Asserts Granite Safety
NEEDHAM, Mass. – A comprehensive study of popular granites used for countertops in the United States shows no significant health threats from radiation or radon.
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Matrix Stone Products Closes
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – Matrix Stone Products, a manufacturer of bridge saws and other fabrication equipment since the early 1990s, is out of business.
People – November 2008
• Diamax Industries Inc. hires Lewis Anthony as director of sales to manage the growth of the Diamax sales team. Anthony will be based out of Diamax’s headquarters in Atlanta; he recently served as director of sales for Staircase Makeover LLC, and also held sales-management p[ositions with Balluff, Inc, Lucent Technologies and Honeywell.
News Briefs – November 2008
• CaesarStone Quartz Surfaces of Van Nuys, Calif., expanded its eco-friendly partnerships in late September by becoming a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). In July, the Sdot-Yam, Israel-based quartz-surface manufacturer also received certification for indoor air quality and children/schools use from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.
Follow-Up: Vermont Red-Marble Scam
The man who pitched investors on the return of red-marble quarrying in Vermont earlier in the 2000s, only to spend the millions raised for personal expenditures, now faces jail time of up to 11 years.
Rock of Ages: Positive Turn
BARRE, Vt. – After a series of less-than-happy financial announcements, Rock of Ages Corp. (NASDAQ:ROAC) had good news for investors today.
ISSFA: New Director, Direction
HENDERSON, Nev. – The International Solid Surface Fabricators Association (ISSFA) named industry veteran Russ Lee as executive director yesterday.
Granite #1 in Consumer Survey
CLEVELAND — A new online national survey commissioned by the Marble Institute of America (MIA) indicates a preference for granite countertops by U.S. consumers, along with a believe that those countertops increase the resale value of a home.
People – October 2008
• Biesse America appoints Fabrizio La Volpicella to key account manager for leading sales efforts in the western United States. He most recently served as a regional sales manager for Biesse Canada; his sales team includes two new territory sales representatives, Lonnie Campbell and Todd Gomez.
Gliori New MIA Prexy
CLEVELAND – Guido C. Gliori of Grazzini Brothers & Co. is the new president of the Marble Institute of America, succeeding Jim Hogan of Carrara Marble Company of America at the trade group's annual meeting this month.