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Technological District of Marble and Ornamental Stones in Carrara founded
The aim is to identify and implement strategies to stimulate innovation of the enterprises of the stone sector in the region
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During the era of iceman Ötzi stone tools were the norm. At the 3rd „Ötzi: 25 years of research-Conference“ to be held in Bozen, this is one of the central themes
Peter’s Corner: enough of the ominous – non-existent – stone „industry“
The natural stone branch should follow the hype in manufacturing / More emphasis on marble and granite as unique distinguishing factors
Conveyor belts for marble and granite with heavy loads
At Marmomacc, Swiss-based producer Habasit will have its booth in Hall 5, B6
Cryovolcanism on dwarf planet Ceres: molten water instead of molten silicate rock
The low-temperature volcanic activity created an ,iceberg’ with 5200 m height on the celestial body between Mars and Jupiter
Fired-clay bricks made with cigarette butts can save energy and help solve littering problems
Australian RMIT researchers find ways to use such waste in the production of new building materials
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Shipping containers weights to be verified before boxes are loaded in accordance with amended rules Solas of The International Maritime Organization (IMO) in place since July 1st 2016
Continental tug-of-war – until the rope snaps
The normal rupture speed of 20 to 80 millimeters per year may increase 20-fold before final cracks
Why volcanoes like Vesuvius in Italy or Merapi in Indonesia are particularly explosive
Researchers from Sweden and Italy find out what happens when volcanic magma meets limestone on its way up to the surface of the earth
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Turkish Government supports exports by its stone branch in a number of ways. Of late trade fairs such as the Singapore Stone Show are part and parcel of the subsidies
Willowbank „Stonesthrow“ Stone Festival from September 30th to October 2nd near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Featuring courses and lectures on traditional building methods, live music, an artisan market and a dance / Lecture by Dominion Sculptor Phil White
Reducing carbon emissions using waste marble powder
Portuguese scientists tested local stone waste and found out that it performed better than current commercial calcium-carbonate sorbents capturing CO2
Working at unfamiliar sites: Installation Safety Video
MIA+BSI release new learning modules with topics from protective equipment to tile-setting best practices
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Latest news: Emanuel Mateus de Castro, founder of the Brazilian trade journal Rochas de Qualidade, passed away on July 30, 2016
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One of Stonehenge’s greatest secrets is: how did man transport the colossal rocks 200 miles from Wales to England?