Author: Slab & Sheet

How Terrazzo Moved Out From Under Our Feet to Absolutely Everywhere

Jan 29, 2019

Terrazzo is taking off as a popular surface alternative for designer countertops, flooring and furniture, according to Vogue Magazine.

1.5+ Tons of Heroin Found in Turkish Marble Shipment

Jan 28, 2019

Turkish police confiscated more than 1.5 tons of heroin in the eastern province of Erzurum, marking the largest heroin seizure in the country’s history

Ga. Governor’s Desk Nameplate a Gift in Marble

Jan 27, 2019

A tradition of supplying the new Georgia governor a formal nameplate for his desk at the state Capitol continued this month with new governor Brian Kemp.

LOVE Park Granite Souvenirs Released After Year-Long Copyright Delay

Jan 24, 2019

Philadelphia’s Parks Department is finally releasing a set of hugely popular granite keepsakes from the old LOVE Park after a 16-month copyright fracas.

U.S. Coalition to Fight Quartz Tariffs

Jan 23, 2019

An industry group will attempt to reverse proposed unfair-trade tariffs against Chinese quartz surfaces.

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