This Stone of the Month is supplied by Marmi Orobici Graniti S.p.A. of Bergamo, Italy. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.

With the demand for white marble still at a high, Brazilian stone producer DaPaz is confident its new marble San Pellegrino will soon gain recognition in the U.S. market. Located in in the State of Ceará, the northeastern part of Brazil, the material consists of white and gray tones with a smooth movement.

Based on the concept of affordable luxury for the people, the citizenM Bowery opened its U.S. flagship location, a 13th member of the hotel chain’s family, within the culturally rich and vibrant Bowery area of downtown Manhattan.

For Karen Roe, owner of NSM Florida Enterprises (NSMOTIF) in Sanford, FL, it has been a series of stepping stones to achieve the level of success her stone fabrication business has reached today. Through hard work, determination and investment in technology, Roe has taken her company from only fabricating small custom projects to now receiving large commercial jobs.

Since starting his own company in 2004, Polishchuk wanted to build a business that reflected his passion for granite. A shop that would use the best technology, have a great crew and would allow him to be creative with his projects.

The 43rd edition of Vitória Stone Fair | Marmomacc Latin America is slated for February 14 to 17, 2017 at the Carapina Expo Center in Espirito Santo, Brazil.

Once again the New Year will kick off with The International Surface Event (TISE), which will be held from Wednesday, January 18 to Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.