Articles Tagged with ''granite quarries''

Polycor

Polycor continues strategic growth

With its recent acquisition of North Caroline Granite Corp., Canadian-based quarrying conglomerate Polycor continues to expand its footprint in the U.S., strengthen its presence in the south, and overall, promote the beauty and sustainability of natural stone
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
January 27, 2021
2020 ended on an upswing for global stone producer Polycor with the acquisition of North Carolina Granite Corp. (NCGC). Founded in 1889, NCGC is recognized by architects and other industry stakeholders for its high-quality White Mount Airy granite, proudly quarried in Mount Airy, NC.
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Viscon White granite quarry

Maintaining a successful quarrying operation

TAB Surfaces places employee safety and health as a priority, as well as being environmentally responsible when quarrying, particularly at its Viscon White quarry sites
October 30, 2020
Apart from being a natural stone processor and a quartz engineered stone manufacturer, TAB Surfaces also prides itself as a successful quarrier — operating at least half a dozen natural stone sites for mainly its own consumption in slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces.
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Swenson Granite Works

The Evolution of Swenson Granite Works

Dating back to 1883, the granite producer that was recently acquired by Polycor Inc. now provides landscape and hardscape all over New England
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
November 4, 2019

In 1883, Swenson Granite Works, a Polycor Inc. company, was first established by John Swenson and since that time it has experienced many transitions.


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Pokarna Limited follows a path of growth

Pokarna Limited follows a path of growth

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
August 9, 2019

Recognizing the demand in the market for premium stone products and services, Gautam Chand Jain, chairman and managing director, established Pokarna Limited in 1991. In the 28 years since its origin, the company has grown to become one of the largest exporters of finished granite in Asia.


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Dwayne MacEwen, principal at DMAC Architecture

A unique selection of stone

What is usually considered the waste of quarried material, DMAC Architecture saw it as the focal point of their design
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
July 2, 2019

The recent expansion of Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel transformed what was the largest indoor tennis club in the country into the largest lifestyle center in the country. The hybrid health club and hotel exudes intentional details designed by DMAC Architecture, located in Evanston, IL.


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Charcoal Black® Granite by Coldspring

Stone of the Month: Charcoal Black Granite

May 13, 2019

Stone of the Month is supplied by Coldspring. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.


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VISCON WHITE GRANITE

Stone of the Month: Viscon White Granite

February 11, 2019
This Stone of the Month is supplied by Tab India of Tamil Nadu, India. The company produces it from its own quarry. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.
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Stony Creek Quarry, Inc.

Stony Creek Quarry, Inc. presents class at Stony Creek granite quarry

Stony Creek Quarry, Inc. provided an educational session on the history and sustainable aspects of its unique pink granite at the New England/New York Metro Natural Stone Institute chapter event
October 10, 2018
The historic Stony Creek granite quarry – owned and operated by Stony Creek Quarry, Inc. in Branford, CT – was the site of a learning event sponsored by the New England/New York Metro Chapter of the Natural Stone Institute.
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Virginia Mist granite quarry

Virginia Mist granite block supplier maintains a global presence

The Virginia Mist quarry, part of the R.E.D. Graniti Group, has produced granite blocks for some of the nations top buildings, as well as landmark projects overseas
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
October 8, 2018
Located 65 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., the Virginia Mist granite quarry site was opened in August 1999. The quarry was operated back then by a Canadian company before partnering with the R.E.D. Graniti Group, a large Italian stone producer with quarries throughout the world.
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