Stonetech Shanghai 2004 demonstrated China's evolving role as a key player in the international stone industry

Varying sized tiles of multicolor slate from India created a natural-looking floor pattern with texture and character in the new offices of Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.

Green Gold slate from India was a perfect match in the design criteria for the new Mark Garrison hair salon in New York City.

Indian sandstone, along with Brazilian slate and quartzite, formed an “area rug” in front of the limestone entry of this Spanish Renaissance-style home.

Counter Revolution of Passaic, NJ, has steadily grown as a countertop manufacturer, bolstered by a dedicated team of employees -- many of whom have been with the company over the long haul

A combination of Bluestone, limestone and quartzite added beauty and grandeur to the grounds of an upscale private residence

With the assistance of three local slate suppliers, the floor of the new wing at the Slate Valley Museum in Granville, NY, features all the regional slate colors in an intricate design

Brazilian slate was used extensively for the exterior design of HealthSpace Cleveland, providing a natural setting for educating about health and wellness

Opening shop in 1913, A. Ottavino Corp. of Ozone Park, NY, remains a family-owned business with a reputable name in the stone industry.

Started a little more than a decade ago, Interrock Oy has established itself as an international producer of granite blocks from Finland