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Oklahoma and Arkansas sandstone featured in two-day Southern U.S. quarry tour

The American Institute of Architects approved eight Continuing Education Units for the Minick Materials annual quarry tour

February 2, 2015

Minick Materials, a family owned business that was founded in 1958 by Kenneth and Nova Minick, hosts an annual quarry tour.

Minick Materials: A provider of Oklahoma and Arkansas sandstone and flagstone

Jason Kamery

February 2, 2015

Minick Materials was founded in 1958 by Kenneth Minick and his wife, Nova.

Xiamen Stone Fair continues to expand

Now in its 15th year, the Xiamen International Stone Fair has established itself as a prime stone exhibition worldwide and has plans for growth to accommodate its exhibitors and attendees

February 2, 2015

The 15th Xiamen International Stone Fair is slated for March 6 to 9, 2015 in Xiamen, China.

Granite used to revitalize Houston's Energy Corridor

Heather Fiore

February 2, 2015

In keeping with other buildings on campus, a variety of granite was selected for the design of Three Eldridge Place, one of the most prominent office buildings located in the Energy Corridor area of Houston, TX — giving it a high-class contemporary look

2015 Stone World fabricator survey shows expected sales revenue to increase

Jennifer Richinelli

January 7, 2015

The future is seemingly bright for the U.S. stone fabrication sector, according to a survey conducted by the Market Research Department at BNP Media (Stone World’s parent company).

Andrade Group celebrates 25 years of business

Heather Fiore

January 7, 2015

In 1975, Brazilian brothers Celio and Zelto de Andrade created the Andrade Group, which started off as an aluminum company.

Laser etching company continues to grow

Sara Garafalo

January 7, 2015

A lot has changed since Stone World first profiled Laser Imaging & Design, Inc. of Lebanon, OH, 12 years ago.

Online inventory systems becoming more important for members of the stone sector

With the Internet becoming the ultimate source for information and E-commerce, members of the stone sector are realizing its importance and turning to online inventory systems for a quicker, more efficient and successful way of doing business

Fernando Xavier

January 7, 2015

One of the most common questions asked today is: Are you ready to adjust your company for the future of the Internet?

VitÃ³ria Stone Fair/Marmomacc Latin America

Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomacc latin America anticipates increase of international visitors

Now that the international stone fair has successfully rebranded itself, this year’s edition will showcase a larger variety of exotic stones and entice more international attendance

January 7, 2015

Last year, the Vitória Stone Fair was rebranded as the Vitória Stone Fair/Marmomacc Latin America in an attempt to combine business with design and product culture, while also offering training courses for architects and industry professionals.

How two brothers from Guidoni Group are becoming prominent producers and exporters of granite in Brazil

Sara Garafalo

January 7, 2015

Brothers José Geraldo and Jose Antonio Guidoni founded Guidoni Group in 1989 in Espirito Santo, Brazil. Since then Guidoni has grown swiftly, becoming one of the most prominent producers and exporters of granite among companies in Brazil.