Now in Day Three, Marmomacc, which is taking place this week in Verona, Italy, continues to showcase the latest stone product and machinery developments to its international audience.
With more than 915 exhibitors from more than 150 countries, and an estimated 80,000 visitors expected, the 2011 edition of Cersaie, held in Bologna, Italy, features tile products with nature-mimicking designs such as wood, leaves and flowers, as well as large format styles in updated colors and textures.
The International Masonry Institute [IMI] in Annapolis, MD, recently released some information regarding the performance of reinforced masonry structures during the 5.8 earthquake that centered in Mineral, VA, on August 23, 2011.
Tile of Spain-branded manufacturer Tau will make its debut at 100% Design -- the UK's first and leading contemporary design show -- which will be held from September 22 to 25, 2011.
On August 4, Breton S.p.A, announced the acquisition of the whole Bideseimpianti division from Bidese Group, and it signed an equal, synergic participation agreement with the other company of the Bidese Group, Boart & Wire, a leading manufacturer of diamond wires.
Grenite®is the next generation of "green" engineered stone -- featuring an innovative material that is eco-friendly, durable and cost efficient, reports Saint-Gobain, the product's manufacturer.
Just in time for Cersaie, set for September 20 to 24 in Bologna, Italy, Tile of Spain-branded manufacturers have revealed the latest offerings from their Fall 2011 collections.