In this issue: U.S. granite and marble imports stay strong through April; a profile of Blume's; closures threaten Italian marble sources.

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June 2014 - Vol. 3, No. 9

In This Issue

Granite imports still strong

Stone People: Blume's

Tuscan quarry standoff

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U.S. Stone Imports Strong Into Spring

Granite and marble continue double-digit growth in March and April, and travertine awakes from an early year slumber.

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Stone People: Blume's

The sign on the door may say "Solid Surface Products," but there's a lot more going on inside at this MIA-certified fabricator.

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Tuscan Quarry Quandary Continues

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Owners stage a two-day lockout of workers to make a point about possible closures due to environmental concerns.

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