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4|December 2020
In This Issue...
SLIPPERY ROCK GAZETTE® The Voice of the Stone Fabricator
DEPARTMENTS: Industry Spotlight and Features
Coldspring Precision Diamond Tooling, by Peter Marcucci ......................................................................... Begins on 1 A Mountain with a Heart of Marble, by Karin Kirk ....................................................................................... Begins on 22 Coldspring: Making Stone Industry History for 130 Years (Part 2) ............................................................................. 31
Training, Health and Education Sponsored by BBI Academy
Velocity, by Ed Hill .......................................................................................................................................... Begins on 6 NSI Testing Lab Receives Three Distinctions ............................................................................................................... 7 Understanding the Difference Between Setting tile and Building a Tile
Assembly, by Joseph Mattice ................................................................................................................... Begins on 7 How to Love a Bottleneck, by Ed Young ...................................................................................................................... 8 OSHA Offers Onsite Consultation Program ............................................................................................................. 10
Industry Topics, Tips and Regulars
The Stone Detective, by Frederick M. Hueston .......................................................................................................... 5 Think a Bit Differently, by Sharon Koehler .................................................................................................................. 9 Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell ........................................................... Begins on 25
Stone and Tile Industry News
NTCA Names Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year Winners ............................................................ Begins on 1 Coverings Call for 2021 Entries ........................................................................................................................................ 4 ITR Management Trend Report Single-Unit US Housing Starts for October ................................................... 16 The Artistic Tile Geotzzo Collection .......................................................................................................................... 14 Cosentino Unveils the Silestone® Loft Series ............................................................................................................. 15 Marmomac Renews Support of NSI Grande Pinnacle Award ............................................................................... 18 CupaClad Adds West Coast Regional Manager ......................................................................................................... 18
Marketplace and Classifieds ................................................................................................................ 26, 27
Contributors & Staff
Rick Stimac
Larry M. Hood
G. William Brown Gina Covell
Mark Anderson
Ed Hill
Frederick M. Hueston Sharon Koehler Rufus B. Leakin Peter J. Marcucci Bob Murrell
Joseph Mattice
Ed Young
Sam Venable
Publisher Editor and Design Director Graphic Designer Advertising Sales and Social Media Maven Department of Humor Synchronous Solutions Stone Forensics Investigations Artistic Stone Design Guru of Urban Folklore Special Contributor Restoration Consultant On the Level Tile, LLC Fabricator’s Business Coach Department of Irony
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Coverings Call for 2021 Entries
Coverings – the premier tile and stone trade event in North America – has
announced that it’s now accept- ing submissions for two incredi- ble programs.
By Friday, December 18 en- ter your top projects to the 2021 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards or nominate a young emerging leader to the 2021 Coverings Rock Star pro- gram. Even in uncertain times, one thing is for certain...you work hard, and you deserve to be recognized for it.
The 2021 CID Awards rec- ognize and award projects fea- turing tile and stone that feature beautiful design and impeccable installation. As always, multiple entries are accepted and there is no cost to enter.
Winners in each category will receive industry recognition and
accolades, features in various media outlets, and a compli- mentary one-night stay to attend Coverings 2021.
If you know of a young industry talent that has a bright future in the tile and stone industry, nomi- nate them to be a Coverings Rock Star. They must be 35 years or younger and currently working in the industry.
Selected Rock Stars will re- ceive industry accolades, a complimentary one-night stay to attend Coverings 2021, and unique professional development opportunities.
Coverings 2021 is taking place April 13-16, 2021 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
For more information and to register, visit www.coverings. com .
A collage of Coverings 2020 Rock Star recipients. Nominations are now being accepted for a new crop of emerging industry Rock Stars. 2021 winners will be announced at the April 2021 in-person tradeshow.
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