M S International, Inc. (MSI) has opened a new showroom and distribution center in St. Louis, Mo. The new 64,000 sq. ft. facility, located at 2067 Westport Center Dr. in St. Louis, will serve commercial and residential markets in Missouri. “We are expanding into new markets rapidly, and I’m excited … Read more
In early September Antolini opened the doors of the first Antolini Stoneroom. This new hub is focused on the universe of natural stone and the world in which architects, designers and visitors are invited to discover natural stone in all its versions and applications. The hub boasts a unique location … Read more
Four companies have joined the Natural Stone Foundation Leadership Society, an honor given to those who have made sizeable contributions to the foundation. The companies join Gary Mullard, founder of Northern Stone Supply, who started the foundation’s fundraising efforts with a $100,000 Diamond Level contribution. Mullard was also the first … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute has announced that a new CEU course entitled Natural Stone Countertops: Considerations for Kitchen and Bath Applications is credit-approved and ready for presentation. Natural Stone Countertops offers an overview of several natural stone choices, with a focus on setting consumer expectations for their performance. Knowledge of … Read more
Continental Cut Stone in Florence, Texas has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard. The company has achieved Gold status for their quarry, which extracts Cordova Cream limestone, Cordova Shell limestone, and Silver status for their fabrication facility. Rob Teel, President of Continental Cut Stone commented, “It has been … Read more
LATICRETE® STONETECH® offers a complete range of professional grade, surface care solutions designed to protect, clean and transform stone, tile, masonry and grout surfaces. Laticrete has partnered with Microban® to upgrade select Stonetech sealers and cleaners with antimicrobial technology. According to the company the water based sealers now offer stain … Read more
The National Building Granite Quarries Association (NBGQA) has voted to merge with the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) to further advance industry efforts to support quarry advocacy, sustainability, outreach to architects and designers and continued efforts to promote the use of natural stone. The NBGQA was founded more than a century … Read more
MSI introduced three new color options with the Rio Lago Pebble Collection. Sliced Carrara White Pebble features neutral tones in marble, while Sliced Rainforest Pebble features a warm multicolor palette and Sliced Island Pebble Tumbled features shades of gray in quartzite. The collection includes marble, travertine and limestone pebbles in … Read more
The new Weha Large Fabrication Shop Cart was made specifically for large and fragile stone fabrication. As stones get larger, more than 10-ft. and taller up to 80-in., those oversized slabs need a larger cart than the traditional dry wall shop carts. According to the company this new cart is … Read more
Architectural Surfaces Group, an importer and distributor of natural stone, engineered stone and tile for residential and commercial applications, announced the strategic rebranding of its regional brands AG&M, Pental Surfaces and Modul Marble as Architectural Surfaces. The new name leverages the company’s national presence to provide brand clarity and streamline … Read more
