Articles by Alex Bachrach

Stone World anniversary

30 year history of Stone World magazine

Through the decades, Stone World has continually evolved to bring its readers an insightful and informative publication for stone industry professionals
Alex Bachrach
November 3, 2014
With this issue, we celebrate 30 years of publishing Stone World and covering the international stone industry.


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Xiamen Stone Fair 2014

Large turnout at Xiamen Stone Fair 2014

Exhibitors and attendees from around the world gathered in Xiamen, China, for the international stone show, which attracted more than 140,000 visitors
Alex Bachrach
May 5, 2014
For the last several years, people have been talking about the growth of the Xiamen Stone Fair, held annually in Xiamen, China


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Vitória Stone Fair/Marmomacc

Vitória Stone Fair/Marmomacc Latin America receives good results

The vibe felt throughout the Vitória Stone Fair/Marmomacc Latin America exhibition — held this past February in Vitória, Brazil — indicates positive signs of recovery for the stone industry
Alex Bachrach
May 5, 2014
In Vitória, Brazil, this year, Stone World attended the annual stone industry gathering in one of the most important stone-producing countries in the world.


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What's lurking in our Industry?

Alex Bachrach
September 2, 2008
When I opened up my paper of choice, The New York Times, two weeks ago, I saw a headline in the Home Section entitled, “What’s Lurking in Your Countertop?” By now, we all probably know much of what happened as a result of this article. Subsequently, other major news outlets - including radio and network television - have picked up the story. On YouTube, videos appeared showing people holding a Geiger counter against a granite slab - dramatic scenes with jumping needles and lots of noise indicating that something is seriously awry. Stone distributors and fabricators started receiving way too many calls from concerned homeowners - some hysterical; some reasonable but worried.

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Stonetech 2007 Beijing continues to grow

Alex Bachrach
May 7, 2007
China’s largest annual stone exhibition, Stonetech, was held at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing from March 4 to 7. Stonetech’s location alternates each year between Beijing and Shanghai, and this year’s event drew a solid crowd, especially considering the timing of the event, taking place immediately prior to the Xiamen Stone Fair. The number of exhibitors at this year’s event was higher than the last Stonetech held in Beijing, which necessitated the addition of one new pavilion that was mainly added to accommodate Chinese equipment manufacturers.
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