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StatWatch: U.S. Stone Imports, March 2011
Import Trends

200_marbleIs 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.

Last Updated on Thursday, 22 September 2011 10:22
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StatWatch: February 2011
Import Trends

PICT0032The shortest month of the year offers some of the smallest numbers, but the 2011 totals tend to top 2010's performance.


 

Last Updated on Sunday, 15 May 2011 13:03
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JobSight: Growing All Natural
JobSight

125_Bella Dura balustrade, stepsA 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.

 

 

Last Updated on Monday, 13 June 2011 07:34
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StatWatch: January 2011
Import Trends

2005_travertineGranite 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.

Last Updated on Sunday, 15 May 2011 13:02
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