Rock of Ages Corp. today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Swenson Granite Company LLC ("Swenson Granite") whereby shareholders of Rock of Ages will receive $5.25 per share in cash, and Swenson Granite will acquire 100% ownership of Rock of Ages.
NEW YORK, NY -- Cosentino, a world leader in natural stone, quartz and recycled surfaces, recently announced a new alliance with premium home décor brand, Christopher Peacock Home. The joint venture will officially kick-off at Culinarium 2010, the kitchen design and epicurean event of the season from October 19 to 21, sponsored by the San Francisco Design Center (SFDC).
The Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA) recently held its first "Mega-Workshop" in the St. Louis metropolitan area, and a series of videos on the event can be found on Stone World's YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/stoneworldmagazine
Until December 16, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas is offering complimentary conference registration with exhibits registration. For just $15, attendees gain access to the show floor and the entire education program. Additionally, with the co-location of SURFACES and StonExpo, the total number of available sessions is 75.
VALENCIA, SPAIN -- Last winter, Tile of Spain launched the "Reign in Spain A&D Tour" program to select four architects and interior designers to participate in a free, week-long architectural tour that visited various regions of Spain as well as Cevisama, the International Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings Show held annually in Valencia, Spain. And due to the program's initial success, the Reign in Spain is once again set for 2011.
Companies from around the world have gathered in Verona, Italy, this week for Marmomacc, the annual international stone exhibition, which is now in its 45th year.
Day one of Cersaie 2010 – the largest International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings -- revealed leading trends and cutting-edge products from more than 1,000 exhibitors across 34 countries.