Stone World articles from April 2002

Stone World archives from April 2002

Newfoundland, Canada, gangsaw plant open for business. (Newsline).(Epoch Rock Inc.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Epoch Rock, Inc., a newly established gangsaw factory in Newfoundland, Canada, has begun shipping containers of granite slabs to customers in the U.S. "Taking advantage of its East Coast location, Epoch Rock can ship containers very quickly,"...

New West Coast location for Vic International. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Vic International Corp. has announced a change in its West Coast Distribution location and management. Effective this year, the company's West Coast location is in Anaheim, CA, in order to be more closely situated to many of the customers in...

Stone industry portals join to form expanded site. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Combining the architectural and the consumer side of the stone industry, two Web sites -- Stonelnfo.Com and Natural-Stone.Com -- are offering a new approach to partnership on the Internet. The joint Web site is up and running, and it can be...

New sales team at the Georgia Marble Co. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Georgia Marble Co. recently appointed five individuals to its sales department. The new team includes Randy Stertmeyer, Jim Pounds, Elisabeth Webb, Bill Harris and Barry Avery. According to David King of Georgia Marble, the individuals...

AIA Convention & Expo is planned for Charlotte: the AIA National Convention and Expo will take place from May 9 to 11 in Charlotte, NC, and it will once again feature the Stone and Tile Pavilion of exhibitors.
April 1, 2002... Taking place in a different region of the country each year, the AIA National Convention and Expo will be held in Charlotte, NC, from May 9 to 11. And as in years past, the event will feature the Stone and Tile Pavilion, a gathering of industry...

StoneTech Professional climbs onto the "Inc 500" candidate list: May 5, 2002 - union city, California. (Advertisement).
April 1, 2002... StoneTech Professional, Inc. has just been submitted into the list of candidates for the prestigious "Inc 500" - America's Fastest Growing Private Companies for the year 2002. StoneTech Professional's incredible growth of more than 1500% over...

The true fabric of a nation. (Stone Column).
April 1, 2002... In this issue of Stone World, we have a very uplifting article among the stories in our "Focus on Limestone." It reports on the effort to re-build one of our nation's most visible landmarks, the U.S. Pentagon in Washington, DC, which was...

Exports & Imports from the U.S. (Statistics).(granite and marble)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... STATISTICS IMPORTS TO THE U.S. DECEMBER 2001 Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE MARBLE (*) COUNTRIES U.S. $ TONS U.S. $ ...

Bonsai joins Oldcastle. (News).(W.R. Bonsai, Oldcastle Architectural Products Group)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CHARLOTTE, NC -- W. R. Bonsai, founded in 1895 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, has joined Oldcastle Architectural Products Group (APG), a division of Oldcastle, Inc. Oldcastle APG is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Oldcastle Inc. is the North...

Lifetime achievement honoree. (News).(Robert Hund)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... DETROIT, MI -- The Detroit Ceramic Tile Contractors Association (DCTCA) honored industry consultant Robert Hund with a Lifetime Achievement Award during its annual banquet on February 9. It was only the second time the award has been given...

A personal view of Jerusalem Stone. (Letter to the Editor).
April 1, 2002... To the Editor: Growing up in Israel, one could not avoid the natural splendor of the elements that creates our living environment. From birth, I was surrounded and inspired by the beauty and texture of Jerusalem Stone. Decades before...

Nearly 120 years of stoneworking. (Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry).(Georgia Marble Co.)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
April 1, 2002... The Georgia Marble Co. of Tate, GA, has been operating without interruption since 1884, and its crystalline white stone is still extracted from the original quarry location In 1835, the world's richest deposit of white crystalline marble...

An Old World village set in stone: tumbled Mexican Noce travertine creates an Old World look and feel for a twenty-first century Arizona home. (Report from the West).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... For a private residence in Scottsdale, AZ, the designers of Est Est, Inc. wanted to create a large property that resembled an old Southwestern village. "The design goal was to create a environment that would resemble an old courtyard that had...

A timeless recollection in stone: for a private residence in Southern California, the design relies on a broad range of Durango Stone to recall a classic Italian villa. (Report From the West).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... For the design of a private residence in Southern California, the homeowners wanted a look that portrayed the feel of provincial Europe. This objective was achieved with the help of natural stone from Mexico, which was fabricated with an aged...

Achilli Hydraulic Slab Cart.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... The Achilli Hydraulic Slab Cart was designed and created to move full or partial slabs from a storage area, forklift boom or overhead crane to a saw or CNC machine or any other station. The Achilli Slab Cart is powered by a 12V DC battery and...

Inspired by the Mediterranean: for a high-end residence located near San Francisco, CA, a variety of tumbled stone was employed for the exterior to provide a Mediterranean, Old World appeal. (Report From the West).
April 1, 2002... With the installation of two stone fountains and the combined use of tumbled marble and limestone trim features, the design team at Suzman Design Associates succeeded in capturing the elegance of the Mediterranean for a private residential...

Representing Texas heritage: guests of the DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center in Plano, TX, experience Texan lifestyle created by the abundant use of native limestone. (Limestone).
April 1, 2002... The limestone included in the design of the DoubleTree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center at Legacy Town Center in Plano, TX, was not only chosen for its aesthetic value, but more importantly, for its ties to the land. Among the design...

Minnesota limestone adds warmth to corporate campus: Northern Buff Minnesota limestone evoked an inviting "worker-friendly" environment at the Medtronic World Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN. (Limestone).
April 1, 2002... The architects at Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. (HGA) in Minneapolis, MN, designed the Medtronic World Headquarters to create the feel of an academic and scholarly environment as well as to create a warm and uplifting atmosphere for its...

Re-building a national icon: the Bybee Stone Co., of Ellettsville IN, will proudly help re-build the U.S. Pentagon as well as our nation's history. (Limestone).
April 1, 2002... Indiana limestone craftsmen were deeply effected, as all Americans, by the tragedy of September 11. Now, Bybee Stone Co. and the stone belt region of Southern Indiana are playing a vital role in the healing process by helping to re-build one of...

Expressing culture through marble and granite. (Institutional Architecture).
April 1, 2002... Built from a total of 94,545 square feet of varying types of marble, granite and quartzite, the united arab emirates chancery shines as an extraordinary piece of architecture in washington, DC. An embassy building is supposed to rep resent...

Bluestone brings historic appeal to campus architecture. (Institutional Architecture).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The architectural design goal for Howard University's Louis Stokes Library was achieved by using Bluestone accents to create an historic look for this modern twenty-first century facility. The new Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library, found...

Medical campus is united by stone: the addition of stone cladding to the Cole Eye Institute followed a pattern to create consistency among the buildings of the Cleveland Clinic Medical campus. (Institutional Architecture).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Natural stone was selected as a cladding for the Cole Eye Institute, a component of the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH, for the sake of continuity, said architect Sam Kirby of Cesar Pelli Architects. "We had already introduced stone to a few...

Architects roundtable: RTKL; in this stone World roundtable, four members of the prominent architecture firm, RTKL, discuss their experience with natural stone.(Panel Discussion)
April 1, 2002... With offices throughout the U.S. as well as several international offices, RTKL has provided architectural services for a broad range of project types, including government, corporate, retail/entertainment, mixed use, historic preservation,...

Israeli fabricator continues to advance: the operations of Jerusalem Gardens Stone Works has recently grown with the addition of a new factory and offices, and the company lists North America as its top export market. (Report from Israel).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... During its 20 years in the stone business, Jerusalem Gardens Stone Works has shown a pattern of steady growth. Six years ago, the company began to focus more intently on the export market, and most recently, the company has moved into a new...

Offering a full range of Jerusalem Stone: I.A. Shenhav supplies the full spectrum of Jerusalem Stone to an international market, with a broad selection of stone varieties and products. (Report From Israel).
April 1, 2002... After "many years of dedication and development," I.A. Shenhav of Kfar Maas, Israel, has become a leading producer of natural stone products from Israel, particularly the many varieties of Jerusalem Stone. The company, which was formed over 40...

Supplying the world with Jerusalem Stone: since its foundation in 1923, Jerusalem Marble has expanded to become a worldwide exporter, with a particular focus on the North American market. (Report from Israel).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
April 1, 2002... In 1923, Aharon Grebelsky, a new immigrant from the Ukraine, established Jerusalem Marble in Jerusalem, Israel. This small factory was the first Jewish-owned stone producer since the days of King Herodes some 2,000 years earlier. In the years...

Diamonds don't wear ... Or should they?
April 1, 2002... Examining the role diamond plays in cutting tools and how an operator can use analytical methods to maximize the use of the diamond cutting tools thereby increasing productivity and maximizing the life of the tool Diamond is well...

Stonework in the modern era: an architect's perspective; this excerpt from the newly published book, "Stone Work," offers a look at the changing landscape of stone production and use in North America and around the world.
April 1, 2002... Mass production techniques arrived late in the stone industry. New tools and machines, developed during the industrial revolution, gave entrepreneurs at the start of the 20th century the ability to transform the manufacturing trades....

Stone cladding by the direct adhered method. (Forum).
April 1, 2002... Cladding with natural stone (marble, granite, limestone) provides an architect with endless design possibilities. Storefronts, office and hotel lobbies, shopping malls and building facades are enhanced by the elegance of stone. Thousands of...

Machine of the month.(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... The Z-Max bridge saw from Matrix Stone Products features a sturdy steel construction and has a saw bridge length of 17 feet. The sawing head travels on precision ground steel guideways, and it can execute a 138-inch cutting stroke. A...

WardJet, Inc. (New Equipment).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... WardJet, Inc. offers two models of recycling systems, the WARD (Waterjet Abrasive Recycling Dispenser) and the new WARD 2. The WARD 2 is specifically designed for smaller users, but still has the potential drying capacity of up to 15,000...

Marmoelettromeccanica has introduced the America bridge saw. (New Equipment).(advertisement)
April 1, 2002... Marmoelettromeccanica has introduced the America bridge saw. The new model bridge saw has a sturdy steel structure to guarantee precision, quality and a high degree of turnover, according to the company. The America is a traditional-style...

The Cyclone V1. (New Equipment).
April 1, 2002... The Cyclone V1 brazed bonded Cutter/Grinder, which is available through Diamax Industries, is designed to take everyday cup wheel performance to the next level. V1 grinds and cuts granite, marble, engineered stone or any hard surface. It grinds...

Marmorkitt 1000 S. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Akemi(R) Structure Filler is now available in the knife-grade, paste-like quality "S" in addition to the flowing quality, "Universal." Marmorkitt 1000 S is well suited for bonding in vertical positions, modeling corners and edges, and filling...

Bonsal B-7000 Epoxy Mortar & Grout. (New Products).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... W. R. Bonsal Co., has expanded the packaging options for Bonsal B-7000 Epoxy Mortar & Grout, which turns Bonsal's sanded tile grout into 100% solid epoxy. The product is now available in 1-and 3-gallon pails. According to the company, the new...

CeramaSeal Stone Enhancer[TM]. (New Products).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Bostik Findley Flooring Group has developed CeramaSeal Stone Enhancer[TM] -- a new tile installation and maintenance product that enhances and highlights the natural coloring in non-polished, precast tiles as well as cement grouts. ...

Granite vehicular barricades. (New Products).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Granite vehicular barricades, which are now available through Cold Spring Granite Co., provide additional protection and can be easily incorporated into any landscape or design, according to the company. Granite, being second only to diamonds...

Fossil Marble. (New Products).
April 1, 2002... Fossil Marble quarried from an ancient seabed in the Mediterranean is now available in five colors from Maison Sijilmassa, a U.S.-based direct importer specializing only in Fossil Marble. The material can be supplied as tiles, slabs or quarry...