Welcome to the best collection of articles on the stone-fabrication trade! Here’s what you’ll find in the menu at right: Fabricator Focus – Profiles of fabrication shops throughout North America. JobSight – In-depth looks at stone-related projects worldwide. Import Trends – Semi-annual analysis of U.S. stone imports. Spall – Editor Emerson Schwartzkopf’s monthly opinion. Clean Perspective – Stone renewal/restoration/business with Tom McNall The Installer – Countertop installation with Jason Nottestad. Straight from the Shop – In-the-trenches fabrication advice. Awards – The best of the industry competitions. Conventions/Expos – Details and reports on events around the globe. Technology – CNC, laser-etching and other advanced production. Materials – Stone, quartz and other hard surfaces. Going Green – Insights and strategies on sustainable products. Fabrication – Production methods and techniques. Business Management – Sales, service and general practices. Installation/Maintenance – Transport, placement and care of projects. Sources of Stone – The inside stories from exporting countries. Special Features – Stories that defy definition. Blogs – Regular commentary available only online. And, check our newest additions:
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Import Trends
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Is the recovery continuing for stone? The data from U.S. ports-of-entry offers a mixed report; most categories and countries are building up from 2010, but a single country -- and it's a big one -- may cast some uncertainty.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 22 September 2011 10:22 |
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Import Trends
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The shortest month of the year offers some of the smallest numbers, but the 2011 totals tend to top 2010's performance.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 15 May 2011 13:03 |
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JobSight
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A Louisiana couple wanted a European look for a new custom-built home, and they found their focus with several varieties of Mexican limestone – indoors and out.
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Last Updated on Monday, 13 June 2011 07:34 |
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Import Trends
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Granite shipments remain strong at the start of 2011, with Brazil finding hot competition from China to be #1. Travertine also shows signs of good recovery, according to a Stone Business analysis of U.S. import data.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 15 May 2011 13:02 |
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