MIA+BSI to Participate in 16th China Xiamen International Stone Fair

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) and the Building Stone Institute (BSI) will be holding sessions at the 16th China Xiamen International Stone Fair, scheduled March 6 to 9. Sessions on several different topics are planned. Also planned for March 8, in partnership with Xiamen Jinhongxin Co., Ltd. is a one-day study … Read more

Cosentino Group Buys its Canadian Distributor, Plans additional Canadian Investment

The Cosentino Group has acquired its Canadian distribution partner Maple Terrazzo Inc., just outside of Toronto, for $11 million. According to the company, the acquisition demonstrates its commitment to international expansion by strengthening both its presence and distribution network in priority markets, including Toronto. To date, Cosentino has opened four … Read more

Cosentino Group Buys its Canadian Distributor, Plans additional Canadian Investment

The Cosentino Group has acquired its Canadian distribution partner Maple Terrazzo Inc., just outside of Toronto, for $11 million. According to the company, the acquisition demonstrates its commitment to international expansion by strengthening both its presence and distribution network in priority markets, including Toronto. To date, Cosentino has opened four … Read more

Weha Introduces Three New Transport Carts

Weha introduced a new design for its A-frame transport carts. The carts are designed to transport and store large stone countertops, among other stone pieces. The carts come in three sizes. The smallest is 78 in. by 42 in. by 32 in., capable of a maximum load height of 34 in. … Read more

Weha Introduces Three New Transport Carts

Weha introduced a new design for its A-frame transport carts. The carts are designed to transport and store large stone countertops, among other stone pieces. The carts come in three sizes. The smallest is 78 in. by 42 in. by 32 in., capable of a maximum load height of 34 in. … Read more

Meganite Releases 13 New Solid Surface Colors

Solid surface company Meganite has expanded its color selection in a release called the “Trends Collection.” The 13 additions mostly run through a spectrum of grays, with some black and white options also available.  While some of the added choices are neutrally colored and simple, others are made for more … Read more

Meganite Releases 13 New Solid Surface Colors

Solid surface company Meganite has expanded its color selection in a release called the “Trends Collection.” The 13 additions mostly run through a spectrum of grays, with some black and white options also available.  While some of the added choices are neutrally colored and simple, others are made for more … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Classic Marble Design Focuses on the Customer Experience

Even though its closest competitor is 27 miles away, Classic Marble Design, Inc. in Clinton, Okla., places an emphasis on customer service. The sales manager, Esther Switzer, looks at customer service before anything else, whether it is improving the look of the showroom or adopting policies for less-intrusive installations. Classic … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Classic Marble Design Focuses on the Customer Experience

Even though its closest competitor is 27 miles away, Classic Marble Design, Inc. in Clinton, Okla., places an emphasis on customer service. The sales manager, Esther Switzer, looks at customer service before anything else, whether it is improving the look of the showroom or adopting policies for less-intrusive installations. Classic … Read more

MIA Elects Three New Board Members

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) elected three new people to its 13-person board of directors. The following three were those chosen by MIA’s membership: Buddy Ontra will represent Zone 1. He is the owner of Ontra Stone Concepts in Bridgeport, Conn., a family-run installation and fabrication company. Ontra is taking the … Read more