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Stone World Magazine

2024 December

In this issue of Stone World read our cover story, Travertine and Porcelain Slabs Define Miami Retreat, read a feature on Productivity and Capacity in the Fabrication Shop, listen to a podcast with Mark Meriaux, and much more!

Brazilian Stone Industry “It’s Natural” Program Hosts Trade Press, Designers and Buyers for Week of Natural Stone Immersion

Stone World joined industry members from around the world for an excursion to visit the Cachoeiro Stone Fair and a group of Brazilian stone producers

Beth Miller

October 21, 2024

For the third consecutive year, Centrorochas, in partnership with ApexBrasil, hosted a group of journalists, influencers, designers and buyers from various countries for the “It’s Natural—Brazilian Natural Stone” program to promote stone exports and learn about the Brazilian stone industry.

Antolini Cristallo Bianco Wow backlit waterfall countertop

Antolini Brings Backlit Stone to the Next Level

October 28, 2024

Antolini offers the capability of backlighting most natural stones as a result of its Alluminate and Allight technologies.

Travertine and Porcelain Slabs Define Miami Retreat

The design of residential property in Miami, FL, marries tropical modern architecture with its natural surroundings through the inherent qualities of travertine and porcelain slabs

October 16, 2024

A couple turned to travertine and porcelain slabs when building their dream home in Miami, FL

Antolini Pinnacle Award Winning Kitchen Design

Fabricators Share Current Consumer Trends

Fabricators representing the Chicago and Utah/Las Vegas areas discuss popular material and application requests that are in demand

Jennifer Richinelli

October 8, 2024

While fabricators often see similar trends in material and application requests, there are some regional differences due to local influences.

Chino Haynes of Top Priority Standing with two employees

Increasing Productivity and Capacity in the Fabrication Shop

Top Priority in Oahu, HI, heavily invested in a lineup of state-of-the-art equipment to improve its output and service in covering the Hawaiian Islands

November 4, 2024

Machinery from Park Industries has elevated production at Top Priority -- allowing the company to successfully cater to a large commercial market.

Worker wearing protective gear when finishing a sink cutout.

Silicosis Part III: Resources, Options and Guidance for Fabricators

An industry leader sat down with a legal expert to ask pertinent questions regarding silica safety and what it means for fabricators

Paul Max Le Pera

December 3, 2024

An attorney shares valuable insight for fabricators, as well as distributors and manufacturers, on how to navigate through the precarious silicosis waters we wade in today.

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