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“Indiana Limestone Company (ILCO), a leading supplier of natural limestone building products and largest limestone quarrier in the U.S., has received ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone Certification for its three quarries. This accreditation helps architects and builders who specify ILCO materials ensure the stone for their buildings is produced in an economic, environmental and socially responsible manner.”

“The largest producer of natural stone in North America, Polycor Inc., is pleased to announce the completion of its merger with Indiana Limestone Company ("ILCO"), a leading dimensional limestone quarrier and building products producer headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana. This announcement comes shortly after Polycor's recent acquisition of four limestone quarries in France in July, now positioning the company as a global leader in the natural stone industry.”

“With this newest transaction, Polycor Inc. solidifies its presence on a new continent.”

“When Brooke Wagner (of Brooke Wagner Designs) was designing her personal home in Newport Beach, she had a very clear vision of the type of space she wanted. Since Brooke and her family were building their home from the ground up, Brooke brought in architect Chris Brandon to help bring that vision to life. One of the most important rooms? The great room that includes the kitchen on one end, the living room on the other, and the dining area in between.”

“Once upon a time, I was sitting at home, with my first born in my lap. Any of you moms out there familiar with those good old days? The ones where your first baby was maybe nursing or napping and you just sat because 1. you were exhausted and couldn’t possibly fathom doing anything like laundry and 2. you didn’t really have to do anything else so you could actually binge on a little television? Just me?”

“A year ago Anissa and Brian were living in the northern suburbs of Indianapolis, in a traditional home, in a traditional subdivision. Though perfectly fine, the home just didn't feel like their family's style. So, they listened to their hearts and relocated to their dream neighborhood, where the couple has remodeled and redecorated to better match their personalities. They've clearly done something right; a year in and the house they share with their three daughters is famous on Instagram.”

“Black is the new black… at least as far as stone for interiors goes. We’ve fallen in love with two stones that, depending on treatment they receive, can create many different looks.”

“Lisa and Chris Goode, NYC green-roof designers and cofounders of Goode Green, undertook a top-to-bottom renovation of their shingle-style house in the Hamptons. Having designed many projects, including Brooklyn’s Eagle Street Rooftop Farm and the meadow atop New York’s Crosby Street Hotel, they decided to save money by acting as their own general contractor.”

“Apart from the cabinets, the most important part of your kitchen décor scheme is without a doubt the countertops. These not only define the space, but provide the most practical part of your kitchen; the one where you’ll be preparing food, washing dishes and possibly even eating every day.”

“In what it called a friendly acquisition, Polycor announced the purchase today of two famed U.S. stone companies: Rock of Ages and Swenson Granite.”

“Polycor partners with Women In Stone – the MIA trade group that provides resources and opportunities to recruit, retain, and advance women in the stone industry.”

“Canada's Best Managed Companies is the country's leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million.”

“Polycor announces the acquisition of three quarries in Maine, Canada, and Oklahoma, in partnership with PNC Bank.”

“Polycor is once again a North-American-owned company, as the company gets new financing to buy back its capital and repay former financing.”