New CEO for Cosentino North America
Eduardo Cosentino previously supervised worldwide sales and marketing efforts.
Author: Administrator
Labor Dept. Files Suit in Calypso 401(k) Dispute
Feds seek retirement-plan funds for former Calypso Waterjet employees.
Int’l Stone Group Meets in Poland
New international stone association makes a second appearance in 2010.
U.S. Stone Imports, May 2010
Good gains continue with granite and marble as the import market begins to recover. Travertine looks static, other calcareous is weak, and slate suffers from China dropping its export of the stone by a third.
U.S. Stone Imports, April 2010
A mainly positive report for the latest month available, especially with granite and marble. Travertine is a bit moribund, while slate and other calcareous still work out recovery strategies.
Passings: Robert J. Zavagno Sr.
President of Cleveland Marble Mosaic Co., industry leader.
U.S. Stone Imports, December 2009
At least the year didn’t end as awful as it began with stone imports, and some countries show positive numbers in a few categories. Overall, though, shipments remain well behind December 2008 totals.
U.S. Stone Imports, October 2009
Dimensional-stone imports show a few bright spots, and the worst seems to be over. However, don’t expect major improvement anytime soon.
Mid-Year 2009 Stone Imports: Less of the Same
Stone imports continue to drop.
U.S. Stone Imports, June 2009
Dimensional-stone imports remain in the doldrums, lagging far behind last year’s totals. The road to recovery may still be a few intersections away.
