In a little more than a decade, Atlas Marble & Granite in Newark, NJ, has progressed to become a state-of-the-art digital shop, which has increased efficiency and distinguished it from its competitors

Considerable thought was given before selecting Calacatta Gold Select marble as well as other trim pieces and finishes for a guest bath renovation, as the homeowner plans for this to jumpstart an entire home remodel

OK, I realize that it seems that maybe half of my columns these days are addressing the eventual recovery of our economy, and more specifically, the stone industry.

Laticrete, a leader of installation and finishing systems for the building industry, has announced the appointment of Ken Madison to the position of National Account Manager, Lowe’s.

Recently, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas reached out to all fabricators and installers asking them to submit profiles of their best crew and one specific project. Finalists from these entries were then posted online for industry professionals to vote on their favorites.

Ronald Alan Busse, who spent over 50 years in the natural stone industry, has been awarded the 2011 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Marble Institute of America (MIA). Busse accepted the award at the annual Marble Institute of America (MIA) Awards Luncheon held during StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2012 in Las Vegas, NV.

Eddie Mendoza, a service technician with All American Stone and Tile Care in Victorville, CA, has been awarded the 2011 Marble Institute of America (MIA) Natural Stone Scholarship Award.

With new exhibitors, new educational sessions and new offerings on the show floor, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2012 has a variety of innovations for attendees

Laticrete, a manufacturer of systems for the installation of tile and stone, announced the acquisition of Drytek^TM Flooring Solutions, LLC, a leading industry supplier of self-leveling cements, decorative concrete toppings and related products and systems.