Mid-Year 2011 U.S. Stone Imports
The recovery remains a bit slow for dimensional stone through the first six months of the year.
Author: Administrator
Breton Acquires Wire-Saw Maker Bideseimpiani
Breton gets saw manufacturing, plus equal participation in Bidese’s diamond-wire operations.
Sept. 30 Utah Stone Education Set
Full-day course includes quarry tour, AIA-credit presentations on stone accents/veneer/pavers, and lunch.
2011 Italian Stone Exports Up Through May
Block/slab shipments increase for granite and marble from Italian factories.
Key Meeting Set on ANSI Natural-Stone Standard
Meeting of “stakeholders” on Aug. 22-33 includes electronic participation.
DuPont Offers 15-Year Home Warranty for C’Top Stains
Will partner with N.C. firm for fulfillment.
U.S. Stone Imports, June 2011
Granite values up, but tonnage down at mid-year.
Fine Life Pacific Now FLOFORM Countertops
Northwest U.S. firm adopts parent-company brand. (Aug. 5)
New Products: August 2011
New quartz colors, lifting clamps, stone adhesive, bamboo sinks, more.
Remodeling Index Down Now, Up in 2012
Short-term drop offset by growth in 2012, beyond. (Aug. 3)
