CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Natural marble and granite with honed finishes, along with fabricated stones made to replicate raw finishes, will be seen again and again. Arizona Tile was founded in 1977, and is the largest independently owned importer of ceramic and porcelain tile, as well as natural stone slabs and tiles in the U.S.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

My father worked for Franciscan Tile for 30 years, and then purchased their San Diego location, renaming it Southwestern Ceramic Tile and Marble Company. Most CTaSC inspectors are seasoned installers with management experience, so they are great quality control inspectors who can also train installers on these jobs.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Do you dream of calacatta marble countertops but would not dare install it because of the soft nature of the stone and maintenance nightmare? Durable, beautiful countertops are no longer reliant on natural stone or limited colors of other man-made products. Pictured: Mediterranea Quantum Stone Essential Grey.

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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The events included the Minnesota Stone Summit for Fabricators and the MIA Midwest Chapter Kickoff event: the State of the Natural Stone Industry. The day started off with the Minnesota Stone Summit, another edition of the MIA/ Stone World regional education program.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Do you dream of calacatta marble countertops but would not dare install it because of the soft nature of the stone and maintenance nightmare? Durable, beautiful countertops are no longer reliant on natural stone or limited colors of other man-made products. Pictured: Mediterranea Quantum Stone Essential Grey.

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StoneDimensions

MAY 21, 2015

The result was a day of education and networking that built relationships and strengthened the natural stone industry in the region. The MIA and Stone World Utah Stone Summit was billed as a marketing and town hall discussion. One topic discussed by the panel was how to best utilize remnant slabs.

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

The MIA, Natural Stone Council, and other allied associations were consulted and, for the most part, our advice and counsel was used for the final version. Stone industry professionals are encouraged to download the information and share it with their industry colleagues and members of Congress. Closing thoughts. Coldspring.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

I am truly looking forward to leading this association as it grows and gains influence in the shaping of the natural stone industry worldwide. The MIA has done a terrific job leading the industry on safety training for manufacturing facilities of natural stone and associated products.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Social Media Training. The Home Depots of the world realized a long time ago that its too expensive to train their employees adequately or to pay them enough to keep them around for long periods of time. Most counter fabricators deal with natural stone, solid surface and quartz composites. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

APRIL 11, 2012

Social Media Training. • Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. • Florida Tile (Booth 3223) is touting Gallant HDP and PietraArt Stone Mosaics. Kitchen and Residential Design. at 6:00 AM.

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Kitchen and Residential Design

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Social Media Training. Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. You cannot order a natural stone counter out of a catalog and you have to pick the slabs your counters will be made from in person. Kitchen and Residential Design.

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Dan Rea, the 2015 president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). The interview showcased the leadership being offered by the MIA and the importance to the Brazilian stone market. I have been with Coldspring since 1977.

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