Words: Justin Stengel The MCAA was fortunate enough to have an interview with Kevin Grotke and Rob McKay of Instone, a Platinum Tier partner. Throughout the interview, they covered a broad range of topics about the company, Instone’s operational focus, mission, and unique approaches within the stone distribution industry. Kevin Grotke, the president and CEO …

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Words: MCAA Marketing Toro Stone, a new stone veneer brand designed with the needs of masons and contractors in mind, is launching to the masonry world this month. With selling points that include nationwide distribution, innovative packaging and consistent colors, Toro Stone simplifies the specification and ordering processes to provide customers with efficient stone solutions …

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Words: Cassandra Stern Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery has been a cornerstone of American brick manufacturing for over a century. With a rich history spanning more than 130 years, Glen-Gery has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of the construction industry. Today, Glen-Gery has become one of the largest brick manufacturers in the United States …

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Words: Sarah Lograsso, Director of Marketing and Product Management, Westlake Royal Building Products Typically, stone is linked with exterior settings, yet its versatility extends far beyond. With manufactured stone veneer (MSV), the possibilities to enhance interior applications are virtually boundless. From accent walls in living rooms to fireplace surrounds in cozy dens, stone veneer has …

Interior Remodeling Refined: Unlock the Potential of Stone Veneer Inside Read More

Words: MCAA Marketing In architecture, the materials used are just as important as the design. Morris Adjmi, an architect with a background from New Orleans and Italy, brings a unique view to modern architecture. He has learned a lot from his experiences abroad and from working with the famous architect Aldo Rossi. Recently, Adjmi talked …

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Words: Zach Everett, Legacy Masonry, LLC Do you think silica is dangerous? Is it blown out of proportion by OSHA? The Hawk’s Nest tragedy was a horrific incident of immorality against workers by overt neglect as it pertains to silica exposure. It began in 1930 and lasted through 1931 in West Virginia. The Union Carbide …

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Words: Vera Autushka, Fraco USA, Inc.Photos: Photos: Fraco USA, Inc. The Exo: How It Feels To Wear It The concept of an exoskeleton is not particularly new; it has been used in the military and medical field for decades, but recently, the exo has been adopted for the construction industry. You may have caught glimpses …

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