Stone World articles from April 2003

Stone World archives from April 2003

Natural Stone Council promotes consumer awareness. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Natural Stone Council was formed in the Spring of 2002 to address issues and opportunities in the natural stone industry. The council is comprised of a diverse group of business and association leaders from across the country who represent...

M S International becomes master supplier for retailer. (Newsline).
April 1, 2003... M S International, Inc. (MSI), a North American importer and national distributor of natural stone, announced that it has agreed to become the master supplier of natural stone to CCA Global Partners, the world's largest floor covering retailer,...

Marble Institute of America updates Code of Ethics. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... The Board of Directors of the Marble Institute of America, Inc. (MIA) has adopted an updated Code of Ethics that expands and more clearly defines the professional and ethical standards to be upheld by association members. "A growing...

One liners. (Newsline).(multiple records)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Chapter 566 of Saint Lucie County, Florida, has contracted Real Stone & Granite Corp. of Fort Pierce, FL, to build a Black Absolute Granite Memorial Wall. A total of eight blocks weighing a total of 24 tons will create a 32-foot-long wall...

Back to basics. (Stone Column).(Column)
April 1, 2003... In this day of advanced Computer Numerically Controlled machines, endless Internet communication and high-tech installation products, it is interesting to note that raw stoneworking ability still plays an integral role in the natural stone...

Statistics.(US stone industry trade statistics by country, December 2002)(Illustration)
April 1, 2003... STATISTICS Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight IMPORTS TO THE U.S.DECEMBER 2002 FROM GRANITE MARBLE * SLATE ** COUNTRIES U.S.$ TONS U.S.$ ...

ISO representative named. (News).(for TEC Specialty Products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... PALATINE, IL -- Gregory Schad, technical director at TEC Specialty Products, has been named the U.S. voting representative to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 189 Working Group 6. The group is...

General manager appointed. (News).(Therese Taylor becomes general manager of Vermont Granite Museum of Barre)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... BARRE, VT -- The Vermont Granite Museum of Barre recently announced the appointment of Therese Taylor as the museum's general manager. Taylor began her official duties at the museum on Tuesday, February 18, 2003. "We are extremely pleased...

Alpha increases staff. (News).(Alpha Professional Tools)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... WYCKOFF, NJ -- Alpha Professional Tools has recently announced that Bob Heine has joined its sales team. He will be responsible for the Midwest territory, which consists of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North...

Import manager appointed. (News).(Kyle Keith is appointed at Terrazzo & Marble Supply Cos.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... WHEELING, IL -- Terrazzo & Marble Supply Cos. has recently appointed Kyle Keith as import manager of its natural stone division. With over seven years in the industry, Keith brings a wealth of experience to the import department. Previously...

Japan Stone Fair is set. (News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... TOKYO, JAPAN -- The 6th Japan Stone Fair International will be held from November 11 to November 14, 2003 at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight). The Japan Stone Fair saw record numbers in 2001, with 232 exhibitors...

Burlington Slate awarded. (News).(Slate Award from Stone Federation)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... LONDON, ENGLAND -- Burlington Slate's Broughton Moor slate was recently recognized with the Slate Award at the Stone Federation's annual Natural Stone Awards. The slate is displayed prominently as curtain walling, flooring and vanity units...

Running like clockwork: located in Beltsville, MD, Marble & Granite Fabricators, Inc. relies on straightforward techniques and machinery to produce 8 to 10 high-end kitchen projects per week. (Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry).
April 1, 2003... The appeal of Marble & Granite Fabricators, Inc. of Beltsville, MD, lies in the smooth efficiency of its operation. Working with a standard line-up of cutting and edging products, the company fabricates and installs high-end stonework for the...

Breathing new life into a Manhattan landmark. (Stone in Architecture).(BarclayVesey Building)
April 1, 2003... After two of its facades were destroyed in the September 11 attacks, expert stonecarvers have been called in to replicate the intricate stonework at the historic Barclay-Vesey Building in New York city. In the aftermath of the September 11...

Building a contemporary lodge: natural stones were chosen for the veneer and interior aspects of a residence in Fairfax, VA, to match the clients' specifications for the aesthetics. (Stone in Architecture).
April 1, 2003... The owners of a residence in Fairfax, VA, had exact ideas as to how they wanted their house to look. For the exterior, they requested a blue/gray veneer, with specific joints, sizes of pieces and color tolerations for their property. "The...

Italian limestone sets a backdrop for artwork: the American Folk Art Museum in New York was designed to create a lasting impression with Pietre Piasentina limestone. (Stone in Architecture).
April 1, 2003... Recently, the American Folk Art Museum expanded its presence from the Lincoln Center in New York, to a building all its own in another part of the city. And when this occurred, it marked the first art museum to be built from the ground up in...

Restoring a fountain's function and face: after years of deterioration, the marble and granite of the John Haynes Lord Memorial Fountain in Somerville, NJ, was repaired. (Stone in Architecture).
April 1, 2003... The John Haynes Lord Memorial Fountain in Somerville, NJ, was erected in 1909 to honor Lord; president of the Second National Bank of Somerville and a well-known town citizen. His sister requested that the monument be a drinking fountain for...

A combination of stone evokes contemporary luxury: for the new prototype of Ross-Simons stores in Durham, NC, marble and granite were selected to provide a modern-looking contrast. (Stone in Architecture).
April 1, 2003... When JGA, Inc. of Southfield, MI, was commissioned to design the new prototype of the Ross-Simons retail location in Durham, NC, they wanted the store to look casual, yet sophisticated. The 5,745-square-foot prototype derives its inspiration...

Oregon lava stone creates healing environment. (Institutional Architecture).
April 1, 2003... Taking a new approach to healthcare design, the new St. Charles Medical Center for Health and Learning in Bend, OR, features a tremendous amount of regional stone, which was effective in producing a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere. With...

Limestone adorns world-class music center: limestone and sandstone were used for the Robert and Judi Newman Performing Arts Center at the University of Denver in Denver, CO, to reflect the capabilities of the structure. (Institutional Architecture).
April 1, 2003... When an expansion began at the University of Denver in Denver, CO. the chancellor asked that the Indiana limestone trim and red brick -- prevalent in most of the architecture's vocabulary -- be extended to the new buildings. Such was the case...

New bank portrays modern approach in stone. (Institutional Architecture).(Farmers and Merchants Bank in Long Beach, California)
April 1, 2003... Chocolate sandstone and Azul Casis limestone were used for the new Farmers and Merchants Bank location in Long Beach, CA, to contemporize the bank's typically conservative appearance. Established almost a century ago, Farmers and Merchants...

God-kings and temple-mountains: the grand majesty of Angkor; built with indigenous sandstone, mud stone and other local materials, the architectural treasures of Angkor provide a look into Cambodia's rich Asian culture. (The Stone Traveler).
April 1, 2003... The Angkor complex of temples, monasteries and archaeological sites in northwestern Cambodia offers a rich history of Southeast Asian culture and architecture that is probably unfamiliar to many Westerners. The best known is Angkor Wat, but the...

AIA Convention and Expo is set for San Diego: the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2003 National Convention and Expo is set to take place next month in San Diego, CA, and once again, the exhibit hall will feature the Stone & Tile Pavilion.
April 1, 2003... The San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, will be the site for the American Institute of Architects (AlA) 2003 National Convention and Expo, which is set for May 8 to 10, 2003. The event will feature an extensive range of exhibits,...

Brazilian stone fair thrives in Vitoria: in its 15th edition, the International Marble & Granite Fair moved to Vitoria, the capital city of Espirito Santo, where it drew a strong international following.
April 1, 2003... For the past 14 years, the International Marble & Granite Fair has taken place in the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espirito Santo, Brazil. And while that region has a strong tradition in stoneworking, it has lacked the necessary...

The development of a stoneworking region: situated near the port of Vitoria and within the stone-rich State of Espirito Santo, Brazil, the City of Serra is primed to become a major stone producer on an international level.
April 1, 2003... Throughout the world, there are long-established regions that are renowned for their stoneworking culture. And while the first that come to mind are areas such as Carrara and Verona in Italy, other major stoneworking centers such as Xiamen,...

South American producer adds gangsaw capacity: located in Serra, Espirito Santo, Brazil, Andrade S.A. Marmoles e Granitos is expanding its slab production capacity with an investment in two state-of-the-art gangsaws and a polishing line.
April 1, 2003... Located in the rich stoneworking state of Espirito Santo, Brazil, Andrade S/A has continually made a name for itself as an exporter of slabs and tiles to the world market, including the U.S. That status is currently being boosted with the...

Surfaces 2003 is largest version ever: the latest version of this Las Vegas floor covering show, which took place in January, enjoyed record numbers, with increased participation from the stone industry and allied trades.
April 1, 2003... The Surfaces 2003 floor covering exhibition set records in attendance, number of exhibiting companies and net square feet of exhibit space, making it the biggest version of the event ever. The show, which took place from January 29 to 31 at the...

Calendar.
April 1, 2003... 2003 April 28-30 London Stone Show 2003, Earl's Court/Olympia, London, England. Organizers: London Stone Show Ltd., Stone House, 93B Aylesbury Road, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire HP22 5AJ, United Kingdom; +44 (0) 7890 768597; Fax:...

Farr Air Pollution Control. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... A new software program that makes it possible to design a custom dust collection system is now available from Farr Air Pollution Control. The program provides information on dust collector design and selection, and it also incorporates the...

Dumond Chemicals, Inc. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Dumond Chemicals, Inc. now offers Lift Away Graffiti Remover Towels, designed to safely remove most types of graffiti -- including stubborn enamel -- and many stains from masonry and other surfaces. Lift Away Graffiti Towels will remove...

Art in Stone of Toronto. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Stone mosaics are available from Art in Stone of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The company manages and produces mosaic fields, custom patterns and oneof-a-kind designs of any size. All of the company's products are manufactured on the premises. ...

Amorim Industrial Solutions. (New Products).
April 1, 2003... Amorim Industrial Solutions has expanded their Acousticork line to offer a sound control underlayment. The sound control underlayments come in five varieties. Acousticork R25, R60, and 9130 are all designed to meet building code and condominium...

Laser Solutions and Systems, Inc. (New Equipment).
April 1, 2003... Laser Solutions and Systems, Inc. recently introduced MLS6456, a CO2 Laser XY cutting and engraving laser system. The MLS6456 is suited for engraving large marble murals and tiles, stencils for sandblasting. It has sizes of 56 x 68 inches or 56...

Marshalltown. (New Equipment).
April 1, 2003... All 17 of the corner trowels and edgers, marketed under Marshalltown, will now feature the patented Durasoft handle. The new tools will encompass the inside and outside corner trowels as well as six EIFS corner trowels and three EIFS corner...

Bombieri & Venturi of Italy. (New Equipment).
April 1, 2003... The BBV/15-60 M and BBV/15-60 G are beveling machines for marble and granite made by Bombieri & Venturi of Italy. The BBV/15-60 M beveling machine for marble automatically carries out all calibrating and beveling operations on the four sides of...

Machine of the month.
April 1, 2003... The T108A is the most recent model of the T108 range of stoneworking equipment from Thibaut of France. The T108A offers fabricators the possibility of fabricating kitchen countertops or vanity tops automatically, without the assistance of any...

Stone of the Month.
April 1, 2003... This Stone of the Month supplied by Tureks/Marble Systems Inc., Fairfax, VA, Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each...