Stone World articles from April 2005

Stone World archives from April 2005

Learning from others.(STONE COLUMN)
April 1, 2005... For the first time ever, the subject of our "Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry" feature is not technically a member of the stone industry. In fact, the company--Counter Intelligence of Silver Spring, MD--is strictly a fabricator of Silestone...

Italian Trade Commission to host cocktail party/seminar at Coverings.(NEWSLINE)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Italian Trade Commission will be hosting an information seminar/cocktail party at Coverings 2005 on Thursday, May 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event, which will take place in Room S320 of the Orange County Convention Center, will feature...

ITSS Expos announces plans for four new trade shows.(NEWSLINE)
April 1, 2005... ITSS Expos, owner and producer of trade shows for the stone and stone machinery industry in the U.S., has announced its expansion plans for 2005 and 2006. Richard Caires, president of ITSS Expos, announced that the company will expand its...

Online stone marketplace is developed.(NEWSLINE)
April 1, 2005... World Stonex has been developed as an online marketplace for the sale of goods and services by small and large businesses in the stone industry. Located at www.worldstonex.com, it was conceived to enable suppliers to expand into new markets,...

One liners.(NEWSLINE)
April 1, 2005... ETemplate Systems was named "Associate of the Year" by the International Solid Surface Fabricators Association (ISSFA), at its annual membership meeting in Las Vegas, NV. Each year the Association Awards Committee selects the Associate Member...

Statistics.
April 1, 2005... December 2004 | Imports to the U.S. Customers value in dollars does not Include insurance or freight COUNTRY GRANITE MARBLE* U.S. $ TONS U.S. $ TONS ARAB...

Obituary.(NEWS)(Obituary)
April 1, 2005... From Michael and Carolyn Spellman, and the entire staff of IGE Solutions: It is with extreme sadness that we have to inform you of the untimely passing of Ken Van Pelt, our Western U.S. Vice President of Sales and our close friend. Ken was...

New branding initiatives from Aqua Mix.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... CORONA, CA -- Aqua Mix, an industry leader in delivering innovative, water-based products for stone, tile, masonry, grout and other architectural surfaces, announced the introduction of a new company logo and tagline as part of a strategic...

New VP of Finance.(NEWS)(Custom Building Products appointed Don Kuhns )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... SEAL BEACH, CA -- Custom[R] Building Products, a manufacturer of industry-leading tile and stone installation products, recently announced the promotion of Don Kuhns to Vice President of Finance. Previously serving as the company's director of...

Silestone[R] receives ADEX Award.(NEWS)(Awards for Design Excellence)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... HOUSTON, TX -- Out of 1,500 innovative products, Silestone, by Cosentino with its Microban, antimicrobial protection, recently garnered the Platinum ADEX Award (Awards for Design Excellence), one of the most prestigious awards program in the...

Marble and stone sectors to meet in Istanbul.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ISTANBUL, TURKEY -- More than 450 domestic and international companies will participate at Natural Stone 2005, which is working successfully to integrate the Turkish natural stone sector with other world markets. The show is to be held from...

Letter to the editor.(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2005... To the Editor: We at Regent Stone Products wanted to take a minute to thank the Marble Institute of America (MIA) for the very informative and well-produced CD that calls attention to some important issues facing our industry. As the...

Equipped to satisfy customer demand: within several years, Counter Intelligence has dramatically increased the size of its business to capitalize on the growing market for Silestone Quartz Surfacing in the Washington, DC, area.(RE-EMERGING U.S. STONE INDUSTRY)
April 1, 2005... John Murray of Counter Intelligence, Inc. of Silver Spring, MD, is modest when speaking about the tremendous growth his company has experienced in the past six years. The owner, who first learned to fabricate countertops during a summer job...

Looking to double production: Unique Marble and Granite Corp.--a manufacturer of kitchen countertops--recently moved into a state-of-the art facility in Zion, IL, in hopes to double its production rate in the near future.(Fabricator Case Study)
April 1, 2005... A recent move into a 28,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Zion, IL, has allowed Unique Marble and Granite Corp. to produce an average of five to 10 kitchen countertops a day. With the addition of high-end technology, including CNC...

Expansion in Northern California: Phillips Tile & Stone recently relocated its factory to a 24,000-square-foot location in Fairfield, CA, where ample space was available to house new innovative equipment.(Fabricator Case Study)
April 1, 2005... Realizing the vast opportunities of working with both tile and stone, Kristen and Cory Phillips established Phillips Tile & Stone in 1999. Originally located in a 4,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Napa Valley, CA, the company was...

From pearls ... to fire: the wonderful stones of Sicily.
April 1, 2005... Like much of southern Italy, Sicily has been the ground upon which the booths of Western civilization have trod. Palermo founded by the Phoenicians who sailed there from their native Carthage; the Greeks from the colonized the whole island,...

Upgrading to keep up with customer demand: Fine Line Pacific produces over 110 kitchens a week between its solid surface shop and stone shop--which are in the process of being combined into one location in Kent, WA.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
April 1, 2005... The two largest countertop manufacturers in the Northwest merged on January 1, 2001, establishing Fine Line Pacific, which now operates a solid surface shop and a stone and quartz fabricating facility in the Washington state area. ...

Entering fabrication with CNC technology: to reach the quality levels expected by its customers, TBR Marble and Granite of Foxboro, MA, invested in CNC machinery when it began fabricating stone on its own.(Fabricator Case Study)
April 1, 2005... Established in 1985, TBR Marble and Granite of Foxboro, MA, operated for years as a supplier and installer of stone countertops that were fabricated by a contractor in Canada. And when they decided to begin fabrication on their own two years...

Making the jump to stone fabrication: after focusing nearly a decade on tile sales and installation, Til-Mar Designs of Philadelphia, PA, took the next step and invested in fabricating technology.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
April 1, 2005... Til-Mar Designs was started 10 years ago by a father and son team, specializing in tile sales and installation. With business thriving in the Philadelphia region, the company had steadily built a solid reputation and customer base. As a result,...

Moving into natural stone: after years of working with laminate and other manmade countertops, East Coast Associates of Fredericksburg, VA, began working with stone, and it is now the fastest-growing area of the company's business.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
April 1, 2005... For years, East Coast Associates of Fredericksburg, VA, operated as a successful manufacturer of laminate and other manmade countertops. And over time, the company began working with DuPont Corian solid surfaces and DuPont Zodiaq quartz...

Texas fabricator upgrades operation: for the past 35 years, the Cangelosi family has operated a successful stone supply, fabrication and installation company, Cangelosi Co. of Missouri City, TX, and it recently upgraded its operation with a new facility.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
April 1, 2005... Cangelosi Co., a custom fabricator and installer of natural and engineered (quartz) stone products in the southwest region of the U.S., is a family-run operation led by Vito Cangelosi, who formed the company in 1970 when he began representing...

A creative niche in stoneworking: by expanding operations to include more creative aspects of stoneworking, including carvings, sculptures and engravings, Belmarmi has set itself apart from other fabrication companies in Northeast Florida.(Fabricator Case Study)
April 1, 2005... Realizing that the U.S. stone industry would grow in relation to the rest of the world, Italian couple Rosanna and JD Dixon, launched Casa Italiana, now Belmarmi, in 1987. Starting out by hand and expanding with high-end technology, the company...

Sink cutouts: "One Sink--One Hole".(FABRICATOR INSIGHT)
April 1, 2005... Since the very first fabricator was instructed to cut a hole for a sink opening in a perfectly good piece of stone, I would think that the poor person stuck making that hole (maybe they were doing a job for Caesar in one of his villas in Rome)...

Airport renovation incorporates Canadian granite: Laurentian Green and Stanstead Grey granite--quarried by Polycor Inc. of Saint-Sebastien, Quebec, Canada--was selected for the new International Arrivals Terminal at the Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's new International Arrivals Terminal, comprising an expansive Canada Customs hall and a high-capacity baggage claim room, is the showpiece of the "new" Montreal-Trudeau Airport, and another...

Indian sandstone contributes to natural setting: for the first phase of the Biogen Idec pharmaceutical campus in San Diego, CA, three shades of Indian sandstone were used as exterior cladding to blend with the site's natural surroundings.(Institutional Architecture)
April 1, 2005... In the fall of 2004, Biogen Idec was able to occupy the first phase of its West Coast Center in the University Town Center (UTC) area of San Diego, CA. Among other features, the pharmaceutical company was particularly pleased with the natural...

Stone trimmings enhance theater design: Bluestone paving and granite furnishings complement the Mission-style design of the new Alexander Kasser Theater at Montclair State University in New Jersey.(Institutional Architecture)
April 1, 2005... The quality of theater and music at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ, dramatically climbed to a new level with the opening of the Alexander Kasser Theater in October 2004. And the incorporation of natural stone furnishings and...

Texas limestone reflects Austin culture: the limestone-clad Austin City Hall and public plaza in Austin, TX, opened to the public in the fall of 2003 as a reflection of the warm informality that characterizes the town.(Institutional Architecture)
April 1, 2005... The winter of 2004 marked the end of a three-phased renovation for the new Austin City Hall and public plaza in Austin, TX. The 118,000-square-foot building encompasses a 750-car parking garage as well as a public plaza featuring Lueders...

Retail store's heritage reflected with travertine: the newly constructed Lindt Master Chocolatier in Burlington, MA, was designed with a tumbled travertine flooring to provide a Swiss/European feel.(Stone Tiles international)
April 1, 2005... Lindt Master Chocolatier, a retail store that sells premium quality chocolates, was recently added to the Burlington Mall in Burlington, MA. The goal of the 925-square-foot project was to create a new prototype that translates the company's...

A seamless flooring restoration: the travertine flooring at Three Allen Center in Houston, TX, was meticulously restored to a new finish with a perfectly flat surface.
April 1, 2005... As part of a major commercial complex in downtown Houston, TX, Three Allen Center has a high profile in the community, and the managers at Trizec Properties, Inc. wanted to ensure that the building's aesthetics matched its status. With this...

Exploring Sicily's stone culture: the island of Sicily has a deep history in natural stone use and production, and it exports a broad range of stone materials and products to destinations around the world.(Sicily)
April 1, 2005... If you were to ask a layman about Italy's stone industry, they would likely tell you about Michelangelo's white marble quarries in Carrara or the rich stoneworking tradition in Verona. However, off the mainland, the island of Sicily has a deep...

Representing the full range of Trapani's marble production: GMS Import Export srl of Custonaci, Trapani, represents a range of quarries in the region, and it exports slabs, tiles and architectural pieces.(Sicily)
April 1, 2005... Given the scope of Trapani's marble industry, it makes sense that companies such as GMS Import Export srl are in place as a hub for the various sectors of the trade. The company is actually made up of several firms in the area, including marble...

State-of-the-art tile production: LE. SA. Marmi of Custonaci, Trapani, has invested in the latest generation of machinery for its tile production, featuring a new Pedrini tile line.(Sicily)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... LE. SA. Marmi was founded in 1982 in Custonaci, Trapani, and over the years, the company has developed as a quarrier and producer of finished products, such as slabs, tiles and other items. And to remain competitive, it has continually upgraded...

An exclusive range of products: in addition to Perlato di Sicilia and Perlatino, L.I.M.A. (Lavorazione Industriale Marmi e Affini) s.r.l. of Erice, Trapani, fabricates several exclusive materials.(Sicily)
April 1, 2005... Founded in 1961, L.I.M.A. (Lavorazione Industriale Marmi e Affini) s.r.l. of Erice, Trapani, quarries a broad range of marble varieties, including Perlato di Sicilia, Perlatino, Granitello, Nerello and Avorio Fiorito, which is an exclusive of...

A study in organization: a recipient of ISO 9002 certification, Santoro Marmi of Custonaci, Trapani, has an extremely well-organized operation for production of tiles, slabs and cut-to-size work.(Sicily)
April 1, 2005... When it was incorporated as a private limited company in 1992, Santoro Marmi of Custonaci, Trapani, drew on over 40 years of experience by brothers Guiseppe and Vincenzo Santoro, the owners of the company. And today, the company has a broad...

Focusing on the architectural details: founded in 1980, Sud Marmi fabricates marble slabs, and it also processes specialty items such as thresholds, sills, fireplace surrounds and architectural pieces.(Sicily)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Although Sud Marmi of Custonaci, Trapani, has a complete facility for slab production, it has also established itself as a supplier of specialty architectural items such as thresholds, sills, door jambs, shower seats and shelves, which it ships...

A specialist in marble tiles: with a complete tile line in Valderice, Trapani, Sicily--including a line for automatically applying resin to the stone--Jovino Marmi srl has distinguished itself among its neighbors.(Sicily)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Given the abundance of stone producers in the Trapani region of Sicily, it is natural that certain firms will look to distinguish themselves by specializing in certain sectors of the industry. An example of this can be found in Jovino Marmi srl...

Harvesting Mount Etna's yield: Centro Lavorazione Pietra Lavica (CLPL) di Rapisarda Carmelo & C. s.n.c. is one of the leading producers of Lava stone from Mount Etna, and it fabricates the material into tiles as well as other products.(Sicily)
April 1, 2005... In the shadow of mighty Mount Etna, workers harvest and process the wealth of lava stone that flowed throughout the Catania region after its 1669 eruption. The mountain itself looms in the background wherever one stands within the region, and...

Transforming lava stone into artwork: taking advantage of the region's abundant lava stone, Siciliana Lavica of Belpasso, Catania, processes the material into tiles as well as a range of decorative elements.(Sicily)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... For 50 years, Siciliana Lavica of Belpasso, Catania, has been quarrying and working the natural lava stone from Mount Etna's eruption of 1669. And in addition to standard and custom-cut tiles, the company produces architectural and carved...

Working the full range of natural stone: Franco Caruso Marmi e Graniti S.p.A. not only quarries and fabricates the stones of Sicily, but it also processes granite from around the world--which it ships to an international client base.(Sicily)
April 1, 2005... Founded in 1982, Franco Caruso Marmi e Graniti S.p.A. of Vittoria, Ragusa, has developed into a diverse stoneworking operation, with multiple quarries and stoneworking plants. In fact, Caruso reports that its remarkable growth over the past two...

Drawing from the Sicilian countryside: Avola Stone of Modica, Ragusa, Sicily, specializes in limestone from Modica, a unique material with a hardness that matches French limestone.(Sicily)
April 1, 2005... The countryside of Ragusa, Sicily, is characterized by rolling hills and large patches of farmland divided by stone walls--reminiscent perhaps more of Scotland than an outsider's impression of Sicily. But the stone of Modica has a solid history...

Expanding from the region's stoneworking roots: in addition to Sicilian firms who work strictly with local materials, companies such as Eurograniti s.r.l. have developed as processors of stone varieties from around the world.(Sicily)
April 1, 2005... Not all of the stone producers within Sicily specialize in Sicilian stone. Although the local limestone of Ragusa gave birth to stoneworking, many firms now process stone from around the world. One of these companies is Eurograniti s.r.l., a...

Gaining acclaim for architectural work: Marmi Sofil srl di Lo Bianco of Palermo has developed a reputation for producing high-quality architectural stonework, and continues to work on prestigious projects around the world.(Sicily)(Lo Bianco)
April 1, 2005... The office walls at Marmi Sofil srl di Lo Bianco in Palermo are filled with photographs and drawings of past and current architectural projects, each of which is a showcase of natural stone. And as the company continues to expand its focus and...

Utilizing all of Sicily's earthen resources.(Sicily)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... In addition to stone products, the natural resources from Sicily's earth are also used for items such as terra-cotta tiles and other decorative items. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For example, in Catania, Cotto Furno creates terra-cotta...

Surfaces 2005 is a success: taking place at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV, Surfaces 2005 drew a crowd of over 38,000, and featured a growing number of stone-related exhibitors.(world floor covering association)
April 1, 2005... Surfaces 2005 was held January 26 to 28 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV, and saw an increasing number of companies from the stone sector--including suppliers of stone as well as related products such as installation and maintenance...

Building a handcrafted stone business: with a factory in Indonesia that produces specialty split-faced stone products, ImExWare has found a place for itself in the U.S. market.
April 1, 2005... Edgard Sargi, president of ImExWare in Henderson, NV, journeyed to Indonesia several years ago with a specific objective in mind. "I realized that they have nice marble, and also reasonable labor costs there," he explained. "I went to get into...

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... April 18 Stone World's Stone Fabrication Workshop, Hilton Burbank, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA. For more information, call 1-888-530-6714 or visit www.stoneworld.com. April 19 Stone World's Stone Fabrication Workshop, Anaheim...

Granite slabs & tiles from India.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Largest exporters of granite slabs and tiles from India. Process 45,000 m2 in 60 Indian premium colors including Tropic Brown, Violetta from Saudi Arabia. Own quarries: Black Galaxy, Sapphire Brown, Coffee Brown, Silver Pearl, Pokarna Green,...

"How to" cd rom.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... HMK Stone Care Systems introduces its new "How to" cd rom with animations in both English and Spanish. Please visit our booth to reserve your copy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HMK Stone Care Systems San Francisco, CA (415)...

Diamond tools.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Diamond Productions Canada Ltd., established in 1954, manufactures a complete line of standard and custom made diamond tools for cutting, grinding, shaping and polishing of natural stone. Visit our knowledgeable staff at booth #868. ...

Vibratory tumbler.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Right Mfg. Systems Inc. specializes in tumbling equipment. Our vibratory tumbler tumbles delicate materials in 10-35 minutes. This machine gives an aged look to all stone and ceramic materials. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Right...

Full line of vacuum hand cups.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Wood's Powr-Grip will have on display their full line of vacuum hand cups, along with information on all of their full line of below-the-hook vacuum lifters for stone handling. For more information contact: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Special Show Price.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Barkow Custom Stone Carriers mount on side of trucks to safely transport stone from shop to job site. Chevy Express Van with two 9' aluminum racks at the Special Show Price of $26,910, less current Chevrolet rebate. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Top quality products.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... TENAX is the leading Italian manufacturing of diamond abrasives, epoxies, polyester glues, sealers and cutting tools. Its worldwide network of distributors and technical support provides top quality products and customer satisfaction...

Classic & exotic granite.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Graninter is a leading natural stone factory supplying the best of classic and exotic granite slabs processed in our Spanish and Brazilian factories. We also distribute other granites, marble, and our exclusive Sole line of quartz-stone....

Supplies for stone fabricators & surface preparation.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... For 27 years, VIC International has provided equipment, tooling and supplies for stone fabrications and surface preparation. Our products range from hand tools to CNC tooling as well as safety items and concrete polishing items. ...

Nation wide distributor.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Braxton Bragg is the largest nation wide distributor of tooling for the natural and engineered stone industry. Braxton Bragg stocks everything to transport, store, cut, shape, profile, polish, and install natural and engineered stone...

Prefered stones in exclusivity.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Large travertine, Marble, Limestone producer. Family owned. Centennial Tradition. More than 14 quarries in simultaneous operation. Several gang saws and block cutters. 400 workers. Slabs, Tiles, mosaics, sinks, fabrication, columns. All...

Industry leader.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... See it all in one booth from the industry leader. Featured machines include Park's new Velocity decorative edge machine, a DESTINY CNC, two diamond bridge saws, a PRO-EDGE III and much more. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Park Industries ...

Profiler RE.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Alpha Professional Tools[R] is a manufacturer supplying quality solutions to professionals in the natural stone, engineered stone, tile, glass and construction industries. Visit our booth to see exciting new product's such as the Profiler...

Waterjet systems.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Flow is the world's leading supplier of waterjet systems. Find out why when compared to traditional cutting tools and CNC machines, easy-to-use Flow waterjets reduce work-in-process time and increase efficiency for stone fabricators. ...

Satisfying thousands of customers.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Miracle Sealants Company is one of the world's leading manufactures of premium quality, professional grade care products for tile, grout, marble, limestone, natural stone, concrete and masonry surfaces. We have surpassed the industry standard...

EnviroSystem.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Water Treatment Technologies patented EnviroSystem guarantees Crystal, Clear Water--filtered to less than 2 microns. This is safe for all polishing applications! Because the EnviroSystem is a closed loop system, it recycles 100% of your waste...

818: is a range of machining centers different from the others.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... THIBAUT proposes an innovative machine which is the synthesis of observations, thoughts and needs expressed by our clients. T 818 is equipped with a wide working capacity (3200 mm X 1600 mm/10,49 ft X 5,24 ft), a Z stroke of 400 mm (1,31 ft)...

Wide range of colors.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Temmer Marble can offer wide range colours for Turkish Marble, Travertine, Limestones. The products are slabs, tiles, steps, risers, vanity tops and special sizes + products for large projects. Temmer Marble has established a state of art,...

"N" Series Egar/450-4 N CNC.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Z. Bavelloni USA, Inc. will be exhibiting the new "N" Series Egar/450-4 N CNC machining center. This CNC is the latest state of the art machine in terms of design, features, and performance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Z. Bavelloni USA,...

New additions.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Antolini Luigi will present to Coverings 2005 a lot of new materials, exotic stone and novelties from around the world. Many excting colors and new additions to the rich palette of marble, granite, travertine, limestone, onyx and semiprecious...

More than 40 years.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Bermarmol SA is dedicated for more than 40 years to the Natural Stone. With head office in Novelda, Spain, the company is quarry owner of the most prestigious Spanish marbles and limestones, while also offering Travertine from its own Turkish...

Future of CNC Work Centers.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Bergman-Blair, the machinery division for Salem Stone will unveil the future of CNC Work Centers at Coverings. The PetraDAM by GADIA is the state-of-the-art of CNC stone processing that literally puts complete control at the fingertips of the...

Crema Antares envejecido.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... (Aged Antares Cream) is a travertine-type stone, one of the most valued construction materials since classical times that, because of its solidity and prestige, gains value over time and gives functional environments a warm atmosphere....

Wide variety of applications.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Dry-Treat make impregnating sealing products for all porous materials such as natural stone which make treated surfaces easier to clean and maintain. Suitable for a wide variety of applications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dry-Treat St...

Fila MP/90 and FilaWet.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Fila MP/90 and FilaWet: maximum results in protecting marble and granite against stains. Fila MP/90 protect the surface making both everyday and special cleaning easier and faster; FilaWet is a stain-proofing agent with wet-look effect for...

Panther Boss Diamond Products.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Introducing Panther Boss Diamond Products, by Stone Boss Industries. When it comes to diamond products most just "scratch the surface." Panther Boss diamond products are what you've been waiting for! Panther Boss diamond products are brand name...

Stone Polish.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... The creators of the best Stone Polish on the market has a full line of high quality stone care products. These products have been crafted for over 70 years by Italian Craftsmen. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bellinzoni North America ...

Natural beauty.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Basaranlar Marble, offers quality and confidence with our annual production capacity of one million square meters, and production lines closely following the latest technology, our self-owned quarries, and our experienced staff. Basaranlar...

AQUAWHEEL: new gliding system for SECTOR!(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... GLIDING WHEELS + AQUAPLANING = AQUAWHEEL. Now SECTOR slides on a set of nylon balls, individually lubricated with a non-stop jet of water. When working with SECTOR, meanwhile the AQUAWHEEL system washes down the slab, it keeps the balls clean....

Seamless technology.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Akemi has developed a new polyester that uses our patented "seamless technology" while also letting the stoneworker control the consistency of the mixture. Rapid stirring makes THIXO flowing while slower stirring returns the mixture to a...

Source for all your stone machinery needs.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... International Machine Corporation is the one source for all your stone machinery needs. We have been servicing clients since 1998 with hundreds of satisfied customers. Our vast knowledge of sales and service for the stone industry proceeds us....

Blue Sodalite.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Marcolini Marmi presents Blue Sodalite from Bolivia, the unique and uniform blue material for your exotic projects. For our full collection on marble, granite, onyx, please kindly drop a visit to our website. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Stone Storage and Transportation Systems.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Groves Incorporated, manufacturers of Stone Storage and Transportation Systems. We offer the strongest fabrication and transportation racks available. Available in 3 sizes ranging in capacity from 4000 to 10,000 lbs. See our products at the...

Expanded line of products.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Regent Product's will be featuring our newly expanded consumable line of products, consisting of Terminator, Alpha, Akemi, Cyclone, as well as our own line of Craftsman's Choice. Also featuring Marmoeletrromeccanica Master 3500, Router bits and...

Large selection of products.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... La Ponte Marmi Srl M & G is and import/export company designed to serve the marble and granite sector and offer different alternatives to the world market with a large selection of products and finishing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We...

New diamond grinding & polishing wheels.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
April 1, 2005... Marmoelettromeccanica, leading company worldwide in design and production of portable machinery for the cutting, shaping and polishing stone. Our new diamond grinding and polishing wheels are: Zenith/Chromeline, Bipower, Longlife and our...

Maxstone International, LLC.(NEW PRODUCTS)
April 1, 2005... Maxstone International, LLC recently launched a new product line called MAXstyle, which consists of Italianmade stainless steel sinks, 100% acrylic solid surface sinks, vitreous china lavatory bowls and faucets. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Cosentino.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Microban[R])
April 1, 2005... Cosentino, a leading producer and distributor of natural quartz surfacing in the world, continues its innovative tradition by introducing Silestone[R] with built-in Microban[R] antimicrobial product protection. As seen in the first ever Super...