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March 13, 2015 slabnsheet.stoneupdate.com
From This Week's Edition:
Pinnacle AwardsSTONE'S TOP WORK HITS PINNACLES
It's time again for the best of natural stone work with the latest edition of the Marble Institute of America's Pinnacle Awards. A Bangkok residence that's saturated with Thai travertine takes the overall Grande Pinnacle honor.
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Countertop DemandWORLDWIDE DEMAND GROWS FOR C'TOPS
Countertop production of all surfaces, from laminate to granite,  will grow by 4.2% annually through 2018, according to a new study by The Freedonia Group. Demand in North America will keep moving up 3.4% annually as the single-family residential sector grows with new construction.
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SculptureNO GRANITE SCULPTURE FOR U.S. EMBASSY
A $1 million granite sculpture by U.S. artist Sean Scully (previous work shown at left) won't be happening at the new U.S. embassy in London, reportedly due to weight issues.
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PLUS ....
Keyser, former Vermont governor and Vermont Marble CEO, is dead.
Questions posed on Zimbabwe black-granite industry.
New Cosentino Center in Sacramento, Calif
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VIDEO: Breton CNC carves a bathtub from a block.
 
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