The second edition of the very-hands-on event, free to stone fabricators, is set again for Collinsville, Ill.

OMAHA, Neb. –  Unique Stone Concepts will expand into a third Midwest metropolitan area here with a new stone-distribution center.

  OAKLAND, N.J. — Hurricane Irene caused havoc with Alpha Professional Tools®.

  Display at T&M’s Wheeling, Ill., HQ offers the highlights from Antolini Luigi & C.’s premium stone collection.

The recovery remains a bit slow for dimensional stone through the first six months of the year.

  Breton gets saw manufacturing, plus equal participation in Bidese’s diamond-wire operations.

  Full-day course includes quarry tour, AIA-credit presentations on stone accents/veneer/pavers, and lunch.

  Block/slab shipments increase for granite and marble from Italian factories.

  Meeting of “stakeholders” on Aug. 22-33 includes electronic participation.

  Will partner with N.C. firm for fulfillment.