Having witnessed other granite shops go out of business because of the economy, Trish Sumrall, the owner of Monarca Countertops, has set out to become the “recommended” choice for fabrication in the Phoenix area.
As expected in a volatile economic climate,
American stone
fabricators have a range of predictions for the coming year - according
to this exclusive Stone World fabricator survey - but investments
in machinery and other business necessities will continue.
New equipment for cutting, polishing and shaping stone is continually being introduced and updated, with an eye on increased production and efficiency.
Despite challenging times for many Brazilian stone suppliers, the Vitória Stone Fair is certain to feature the country’s leading producers, who will display the latest stone materials to an international audience.
Since 1990, Cajugram of Mimoso do Sul, Espírito Santo, Brazil, has been increasing its capacity, and its products are shipped to destinations around the world.
Operating high in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, a new onyx quarry is yielding several varieties of material, which are being processed into a range of finished products.
The recent construction of the first community function shared government building in the state of Texas, also resulted in the first time use for the material TexaStone Rose limestone in a civic project.
The Marble Institute of America presented its annual Pinnacle Awards for excellence in stone applications worldwide - this time adding a new category, “Best of Show”.
Although it took place during uncertain financial times on the international front, the 43rd edition of Marmomacc, which was held in Verona, Italy, from October 2 to 5, 2008, was deemed a success.
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