In this exclusive Stone World interview, Artisan Group
Executive Director Chad Seiders shares some insight on
stone industry market conditions — now and in the future.
The recently renovated luxury suites at American Airlines Arena
in Miami, FL, feature Silestone countertops — creating a hip
and chic environment for watching the Miami Heat play.
Set directly on the beach, The Cheesecake Factory location in
Marina Del Ray, CA, recently underwent a renovation of its outdoor patio,
which included a soft color palette of natural stone.
The Ellen M. Hancock Technology Center at Marist College
in Poughkeepsie, NY, is utilizing a blend of granite
from the Adirondacks Mountains of Upstate New York.
In addition to bringing in stone and tile products from around the world,
Artistic Tile has developed a modern stoneworking facility in Secaucus, NJ,
where it produces waterjet-cut designs, mosaics and other innovations.
With the majority of its work in the commercial sector,
D & J Tile Co., Inc. of San Carlos, CA, has continually invested in
new machinery and software to maintain its competitive edge.
As a quarrier and processor of domestic stone since 2003,
Chippewa Stone of Whitehall, NY, has grown its
business by expanding into the thin stone veneer market.
In a move from its alternative venue, the 2011 edition of
Coverings took place in Las Vegas, NV, and show organizers
reported a heavy increase in West Coast attendance.
Designed by Gensler, Tesoro Corporation’s new headquarters features Texas Pearl limestone for
both its interior and exterior design, along with Texas Hadrian limestone which accents the exterior.
There are numerous bonding mortars available on the market today. Although each has its own characteristics, their main purpose is to bond stone to an acceptable substrate. There have been so many advances in bonding mortars, it has become confusing trying to decide which mortar is right for a specific job.
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