Stone World articles from August 2004

Stone World archives from August 2004

"On the basis of price".(Stone Column)(Editorial)
August 1, 2004... In the past few issues of Stone World, I've written quite a bit about quality issues within the stone industry. In particular, I commented on the need for industry standards within the stone fabrication sector. But the need for quality is...

Braxton-Bragg celebrates 10th anniversary ...(Newsline)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Since 1994, Braxton-Bragg of Knoxville, TN, has grown to be one the largest and most reliable industry distributors of consumable tools for stone and tile applications in the U.S. Owners Doug Slocum and Ron Weiler report that they have...

"Lotus Natural Stone" banner is introduced for U.S. stone supplier ...(Newsline)(Lotus Natural Stone)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... With its headquarters in Englewood, NJ, and strategic locations throughout the U.S., the "Lotus Natural Stone" banner was introduced for a group of companies that includes Lotus Exim Inc. in New Jersey and Illinois, Best Marble & Granite Inc....

Marva Stone & Design announces distribution of Cambria natural quartz surfaces ...(Newsline)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Marva Stone & Design, Inc., a leading distributor of natural stone based in Richmond, VA, announced the addition of Cambria natural quartz countertops to their product offering. Until recently, Marva has only distributed granite and marble, and...

Stone Tool Supply, Inc. adds employees and expands territories ...(Newsline)(Stone Tool Supply, Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Stone Tool Supply, Inc. announced the addition of three new employees. Yvonne Baker has joined the staff as part of the company's accounting and bookkeeping team. She has a wealth of experience in assisting and dealing with customers and their...

Architectural Stone and Ceramic Tile Exposition takes place at NeoCon ...(Newsline)
August 1, 2004... Ceramic tile and natural stone companies participating for the first time in the Architectural Stone and Ceramic Tile Exposition (ASCTEX) @ NeoCon were greeted by more than 50,000 visitors at NeoCon's 35th annual World's Trade Fair, held at the...

Arizona Tile new Web site features entire inventory ...(Newsline)(Arizona Tile)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Arizona Tile announced the launch of a revised Web site--www.arizonatile.com--that showcases its entire inventory of ceramic/porcelain tile, natural stone tile and natural stone slabs. The new Web site has an updated, navigation-friendly look...

One liners ...(Newsline)
August 1, 2004... The Hudson Economics Group is sponsoring an industry "trade mission" to Spain, immediately preceding this years Marmomacc show, in Verona, Italy. This particular trade mission will focus on building new relationships directly with Spanish...

Statistics.(Illustration)
August 1, 2004... IMPORTS TO THE U.S. APRIL 2004 Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE MARBLE* SLATE** COUNTRIES U.S. $ TONS U.S. $ TONS ...

NTC gets new CNC.(News)(The National Training Center for Stone and Masonry Trades)(Computer Numeric Code )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... ASHEVILLE, NC -- The National Training Center for Stone and Masonry Trades (NTC) has received a new Intermac Masterstone CNC from AGM USA Inc. "We are really excited about this new equipment," said Fred Hueston, NTC Director. "CNC technology...

Design honored.(News)(ProSoCo News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... LAWRENCE, KS -- ProSoCo's quarterly newsletter, ProSoCo News, has garnered a prestigious "Magnum Opus" award for best overall design in a corporate newsletter competition that included entries from other major corporations, design firms and...

Offering customer incentive.(News)( F. Barkow Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... MILWAUKEE, WI -- F. Barkow Inc. of Milwaukee, WI, announced today that they are offering a popular customer incentive to help mark the company's 125th anniversary. Customers who purchase aluminum or stainless steel stone carriers in the months...

New showroom opening.(News)(Global Granite & Marble )
August 1, 2004... ST. LOUIS, MO -- Global Granite & Marble opened its new showroom at an internationally themed party on May 20, 2004. The 5,000-square-foot space, which is located at 10330 Page Industrial Court, is part of the company's 100,000-square-foot...

Traveling showroom.(News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... BUFFALO, WY -- BuffaloStone, Inc., creators of Stone Planking[TM] (patent pending), announced the "summer tour" of the company's traveling showroom, the "Rolling Stone"--a 53-foot custom-designed tractor/trailer fit out floor to ceiling in...

Flourishing with state-of-the art equipment: since it began using electronic templating to measure its jobs, Rock Tops of Macomb Township, MI, has doubled its sales yearly.(Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry)
August 1, 2004... In December 2000, Charlie Thiede launched a start-up stone fabricating company that simply relied on a saw and router to process countertops and it used basic hand-measuring techniques for creating templates. One year later, Rock Tops tossed...

Indian stone in the U.S.: a decade of change; Although Indian stone exports to the U.S. have increased by 650% over the past 10 years, the major players from the early days have gone in very different directions over the past decade.
August 1, 2004... In 1993, the stone industry in the U.S. found itself in a time of transition. The large-scale architectural projects that were predominant during the 1980s had all but dried up, and stone suppliers were looking for new avenues for selling. At...

Growing to far-reaching proportions: MS International has grown from a supplier of Indian stone to one of the largest distributors in the nation, with a selection of natural stone from around the world.
August 1, 2004... As one of the first suppliers of Indian granite to the U.S., MS International (MSI) has been a contributor to the growth of the industry. Although MSI began as an importer and distributor of Indian granite, today it is one of the largest...

Finding a niche in the architecture market: after establishing itself as one of the first to import Indian slate to the U.S., Southland Stone of North Hollywood, CA, now specializes in supplying architectural projects around the U.S. and abroad--using natural stone from around the world.
August 1, 2004... When Southland Stone was established in 1986, it was one of the first companies to import Indian slate to the U.S. But over the last two decades, the company has changed gears, and it relies on its experience in the field to supply a broad...

Keeping up with the times: in a changing marketplace, Instile Stone Corp. has placed its focus on design products, exotic materials, fabrication and architectural work.
August 1, 2004... When Indian stone was first introduced to the U.S. market, only a handful of companies specialized in importing and distributing the material. Although these firms enjoyed success with Indian stone as they grew in popularity, they also found...

Based on the model of quality: although the past decade has brought about changes and expansion for Lotus Natural Stone, the company has kept the same ideals throughout.
August 1, 2004... In 1991, Lotus Exim was formed in New Jersey, and it operated strictly as a supplier of Indian stone tiles. Today, the company has multiple locations and a line of products from around the world. The one constant of the company, according to...

A turnkey operation: from the very beginning, Stone-Tec Inc. of Garland, TX, has worked on all aspects of the stone trade--from importing to fabrication and installation--in order to maintain optimum quality control.
August 1, 2004... For nearly two decades, Stone-Tec Inc. of Garland, TX, has worked in virtually all sectors of the stone industry. Not only does it import and distribute natural stone, but it also fabricates and installs commercial and residential projects to...

Supplying Indian stone for a broad range of applications: for the past 18 years, Hindustan Marble and Granites has served as a leading processor of marble and granite in India.(Stone from India)
August 1, 2004... In 1986, brothers Babu and Anand Reddy launched Hindustan Marble and Granites (HMG), a processing unit in Bangalore, India. Ten years after launching operations, their third brother, Vishwanath, joined the team. Today, HMG serves as a leading...

Taking a chance on the Indian stone industry: with little knowledge of the stone industry, two ambitious brothers collaborated to create successful enterprises both in India and the U.S.(Stone from India)(Tab India Co.)
August 1, 2004... The success of Tab India Co. and its U.S. operation--Amsum & Ash--is due to the partnership of two brothers, Amit and Sumit Gupta. Starting out with limited funds and little experience, the two young men were driven by persistence and optimism....

Indian slate softens corporate environment: varying sized tiles of multicolor slate from India created a natural-looking floor pattern with texture and character in the new offices of Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.(Stone from India)
August 1, 2004... Being a pharmaceutical corporation, the owner of Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. wanted to take an organic approach to the design of the company's new three-level headquarters in Maple Grove, MN. It was desired that the design be aesthetically...

Indian sandstone debuts at Padres new ballpark: to complete a new baseball stadium for the San Diego Padres, the architects and owners selected a new golden sandstone from India--which was dubbed "Padre Gold"[R] in honor of the occasion.(Stone from India)
August 1, 2004... For over a decade, large-scale sports venues have been enjoying a construction renaissance throughout the U.S. In particular, new Major League Baseball stadiums have been cropping up around the country. Led by Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden...

Dallas office project is invigorated with Indian stone: Ivory Gold granite from India was used for the interior office space at Synergy Place, a commercial building in Dallas, TX.(Stone from India)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... To provide an inviting, yet upscale environment for an office interior at Synergy Place in Dallas, TX, architect Mark Domiteaux used premium building materials throughout the design. These included rich woodwork as well as Ivory Gold granite...

Indian slate dresses up Manhattan salon: Green Gold slate from India was a perfect match in the design criteria for the new Mark Garrison hair salon in New York city.(Stone from India)(Cover Story)
August 1, 2004... The challenge posed to architect Chris Kofitsas and his team at New World Design Building in Clifton, NJ, was to convert an abandoned Manhattan townhouse into a new chic salon for renowned hairstylist Mark Garrison. The goal for the space was...

Waterjet design creates a dramatic entrance: Indian sandstone, along with Brazilian slate and quartzite, formed an "area rug" in front of the limestone entry of this Spanish Renaissance-style home.(Stone from India)
August 1, 2004... To complement the grand, hand-carved, limestone entryway of a long-standing residence in Dallas, TX, designer Barbara Vessels of Barbara Vessels Interiors desired an eye-catching design for the driveway. Her thought was to create a "reception...

New York granite is donated for Freedom Tower: situated where the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center once stood in New York City, the cornerstone of the Freedom Tower was recently placed as a symbol of new life and hope.
August 1, 2004... In a grand design to rebuild lower Manhattan, a new building named the Freedom Tower will be the centerpiece of a six-building plan at the site where the World Trade Center once stood. New York Governor George Pataki marked the start of...

AIA Expo highlights stone: once again, the American Institute of Architects National Convention & Expo featured the Stone and Tile Pavilion, sponsored by Stone World and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design.
August 1, 2004... The AIA 2004 National Convention and Design Expo took place at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, from June 10 to 12. In addition to 150 continuing education programs, 45 tours, 50 special events and added attractions, the exposition will included...

Natural Stone Council draws a crowd at AIA 2004: the Natural Stone Council carried a major presence at the American Institute of Architect National Convention and Expo, with a large-scale booth housing a full spectrum of stonework.
August 1, 2004... The Natural Stone Council's first major project to promote the use of natural stone was a 2,500-square-foot exhibit at the American Institute of Architects 2004 National Convention and Design Exposition at McCormick Place in Chicago, held from...

Diamond technology roundup: every year new advances in diamond tools and accessories for polishing, edging, cutting, shaping and grinding are released on the market.
August 1, 2004... Manufacturers of diamond products are continually working to develop new innovations in the field. Because diamond tools and accessories are key components in the fabrication of stone products, it is vital that they perform at a high-quality...

Is your name on this list?
August 1, 2004... Allied Stone Industries American Monument Association Anderson Brothers & Johnson Aqua Mix, Inc. Architectural Granite & Marble Avanti Marble & Granite, Inc. Badger Granite Werks Bandera Stone, Inc. Barden...

International stone expo is set for Istanbul: the first edition of Natural Stone 2004 will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, from September 2 to 5 of this year.
August 1, 2004... Natural Stone 2004, the International Marble, Natural Stone Products and Technologies Exhibition, will be organized by CNR International Trade Fairs Inc. at CNR Expo in Istanbul/Turkey from September 2 to 5, 2004. The exhibition is supported by...

Darkener Super.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Akemi's new Darkener Super is a solvent-based special impregnator, containing reactive modified silicates, used to hide light scratches and imperfections on darker colored stones. Can be used on all finishes to intensify the natural color...

Hot-Rod blade.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... The Hot Rod blade was created with diamond grits and matrix best suited for all categories of granite, including hard red granites, to assure long cutting life. At a 3-inch diameter, the blade allows for ease of use and better leverage when...

American Slate Co.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... For over 25 years, American State Co.--The Experts in Slate,--has established and developed partnerships with 44 quarries around the world. As the largest and most reputable range of natural slate in the U.S., our exclusive "Timeless Beauty of...

Tab exclusives.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... With over 12 new exclusive granite and marble colors introduced in the last six months, Tab India is proud to introduce its flagship colors 'Shalimar Gold' granite and Chittor Red marble. Available from the factory, only to Tab's distributors...

Verde bamboo "V.C.".(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Antolini Luigi & C. offers a wide range of over 750 different types of stone, including marble, granite, travertine, onyx, limestone and semiprecious stone in the form of slabs, tiles and cut-to-size pieces. Most of them are immediately...

Vacuum Material Handling Equipment.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... The Anver Vacuum Material Handling Equipment for all applications and industries catalog includes a complete range of vacuum lifters, tilters and rotators; ergonomic vacuum lifters' mill-duty lifters up to 60,000 capacity; and custom-designed...

New catalog.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Bellinzoni has issued a new catalog featuring new products as well as our entire line of outstanding products for the care, maintenance and development of stone. For information, please call 631-563-3035. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

New product catalog.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... As a leading manufacturer and importer of natural stone products, Bestview specializes in various high-grade granite; marble and slate products for both residential and commercial projects. Contact us for the new product literature. ...

Coming soon.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Coming soon... the Braxton-Bragg and Ghinestool CNC catalog. Ghines uses the best industry diamond processing to produce wheels that are suitable for any stone material and CNC machine. Contact Braxton-Bragg at 800-575-4401 to reserve a copy....

Stealth 7200 & Graftec FC5110.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Digitize a 30-square-foot irregular-shaped countertop and cut a perfect waterproof paper template in less than two minutes with the Stealth 7200 and the Graftec FC5110 cutting plotter. There is no quicker, easier way to make countertop...

Carter 2D Laser Projection System.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Carter 2D Laser Projection Systems trace a pattern of curves or lines directly onto the surface of the material being positioned. The CAD data, which directs the CNC machining, also drives the laser positioning system. The operator can then...

Gain a competitive edge.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Tejas sinks rival other premium sinks by featuring hand-polished 18/10 stainless steel, extra deep bowls, and each sink is backed by a lifetime warranty. Because we sell direct to fabricators, we pass the savings along to you and your...

New soapstone line.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Cosentino launches a new soapstone line. With an excellent supply of large slabs in four major distribution centers, including Texas, New Jersey, Minnesota and California, Cosentino positions itself as a leading provider of soapstone products...

The finest granite.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Since 1851, Cremar S.p.A. has featured the finest granite products in tile, slabs, field-dressed panels and architectural elements. Stones range from the best quality Giallo Veneziano to Cremar's exclusive materials such as Juparana Vicente to...

TileLab[R].(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Keep tile, stone and grout looking vibrant and new for years to come with TileLab[R]'s ultimate cleaning and sealing system from Custom[R] Building Products. For maximum protection, seal surfaces initially with SurfaceGard[R] Penetrating Sealer...

Faster and longer lasting.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Diasonic 5-inch automatic polish system--on a snail backer for automatic edge machines. For a brilliant deep polish, try this new Diasonic 5-inch polish system on your automatic edge machine. Faster and longer lasting than comparable pads. ...

Temperbond.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Easy Care Products with Temperbond are the most technologically advanced formulations available. You'll find a full line of cleaners, and water-based and solvent-based sealers that perform like no other. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Easy...

Slate, sandstone & quartzite.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Echeguren Slate Inc. is an importer/exporter and distributor of slate, sandstone and quartzite. The company has a large inventory of flooring and roofing tiles, dimensional slabs and random flagging from Africa, Brazil, China, India, Spain and...

ETemplate Photo.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... ETemplate Photo--A digital measuring tool ideally suited for templating. It eliminates physical templates, digitizing tables and other antiquated devices. Its super-fast software turns photos to CAD DXF in minutes. Etemplate Raleigh,...

3- X 6-inch subway tiles.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... 3- X 6-inch subway tiles are available in marble: Crema Marfil. White Statuary, Calamandina, Kiwi, Ming, Botticino, Golden, Amber Rouge, Silva, Nu Crema; onyx: Lt. Green, Multi-Green, Multi-Red, Timber Brown, Palace; quartzite: Himalayan Green,...

Pioneers of stone.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Granitex is a world leader in the granite and marble field. Founded in 1962, Granitex deals in materials from all over the world, including, Brazil, India, North America, Scandinavia, Italy, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Russia. A business...

GranQuartz volume 2, 2004 catalog.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... GranQuartz continues to offer the most comprehensive selection of tools and equipment for the stone fabrication industry. Our new catalog contains 140 pages of proven performers and new additions. Available now in English and later this Summer...

HG is Stone Complete.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... This is the first anniversary of opening the Long Island branch of Hindustan Granites, Inc. The slogan, "HG is Stone Complete" is picking up like brush fire. Our painstakingly prepared and beautifully done new pamphlet/brochure shows granites...

IGM/slabs from around the world.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... International Granite & Marble Corp. (IGM) offers a wide variety of granite slabs from around the world, fabricated at the company's state-of-the-art factories in Carrara, Italy. Pictured is a countertop of Verde Maritaca granite, which was...

The IMC Stone Crusher.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... The most effective, cost productive machine in IMC's arsenal of revolutionary machines. Imagine the savings in recycling the waste of your next job into usable materials for future jobs. With the increase in cost efficiency, the need for...

20 years of quality products.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... We manufacture a complete line of competitively priced bridge saws, edge detail machines and accessories for the stone fabricating industry. Johnson Marble Machinery has been manufacturing and delivering quality products for the past 20...

New surface for Jura limestone tooth chiseled.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... JMS offers Jura limestone in the new tooth chiseled surface finish. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The grooves are available in various widths, for cut to size and random slabs. JMS Eichstatt, Germany 49-8421-3061 Fax:...

Large selection of products & finishing.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... La Ponte Marmi Srl is an import/export company to serve the marble and granite sector since 1966, offering different alternatives to the world market with a large selection of products and finishing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] La Ponte...

Mistral Beige.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Thanks to its features, Mistral Beige offers a wide variety of finishes, although polished, honed and aged are the most used. Whatever be the choice, the aesthetics will appear flawless. Its final composure is shown in the different interlaced...

Natural Stone furniture.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Lotus Natural Stone, a pioneer in the natural stone industry, is proud to announce its entry into the field of natural stone furniture. Continuing to harness its Indian roots, the company will begin its foray in the field of furnishings with...

Leading company worldwide.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Marmoelettromeccanica, a leading company worldwide in design and production of portable machinery for shaping and polishing marble and granite; diamond grinding tools and polishing wheels; bridgesaws; edge-polishing machine and CNC machine. ...

www.marmousa.com.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Visit the Marmo Meccanica USA Web site (www.marmousa.com) and see our new products such as the LTT 621, a horizontal, compact, straight-line continuous processing polishing machine for round and flat edges. At 12.15 feet long X 4.6 feet wide,...

Ultimate stone cutting technology.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Matrix Stone Products is the home of the Sebring gantry saw and the Daytona XL edge profiling saw, the ultimate in stone cutting and shaping technology. The finest values in the industry. Visit our Web site and see what our clients have to say....

Natural stone products.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Meshoppen Stone Inc. is a quarrier of natural Pennsylvania fieldstone, flagstone and treads as well as other natural stone products. We ship full truckloads of stone, 16 pallets nationally. For more information and a price list, call...

511 seal & enhance.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Specially formulated sealant that provides both stain resistance and color enhancement in a simple one-step process. Recommended for use on porous and textured surfaces such as saltillo, terra-cotta, slate, flamed granite, flagstone, sandstone...

Add value to your stone products with our innovative tumbling systems.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Right manufacturing systems has developed a reputation for manufacturing affordable, portable and productive tumbling systems. We are excited to introduce some new and innovative additions to our product line. These include; Finish Product...

MS International.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Natural Stone Bricks, available in 13 colors, is a classier, attractive and more versatile alternative to standard bricks. It's well suited for indoor or outdoor applications. Size is 4 X 8 X 5/8 inches, and they are easier and faster to...

Onice Bianco.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Onice Bianco is featured in a spectacular setting at Mystic Granite & Marble's Showroom Bath. Mystic has the finest exotic stone slab collection for countertop and natural stone flooring. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mystic Granite & Marble...

Real stone, real value CD.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Engaging, 12.5-minute video celebrates natural stone's unique qualities and architectural benefits, and reviews cost-cutting technological advances in stone fabrication. Listing of technical resources for architects also included. $20; call...

RoboTop CNC workcenter.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Regent Products and Marmoelettromeccanica USA introduce the RoboTop CNC workcenter. This 4-axis CNC machine, in addition to the Bristol straight line polisher and the Dynamica bridge saw, offer any fabrication shop the most technologically...

New catalog.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Salem Stone has introduced its new 3rd edition Stone Working Supplies and Equipment catalog. This 67-page full-color booklet catalogs Salem's full line of supplies from CNC diamond tools to polishing pads to stone care products as well as its...

Kangli stone.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... We are the biggest stone processing factory in China. We produce consummate in marble (granite, limestone, sandstone, etc.) slabs, cut-to-size, carved batten, andrion, mosaic, rome pole and so on. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shenzhen Kangli...

Custom orders, large or small.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... At Siena Marble & Mosaic, we stock large quantities of first quality raw materials and state-of-the-art equipment in order to produce anything an architect/designer requires. The dealer can rely on Siena for any custom order, large or small....

Largest selection in USA.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Southland Stone USA, Inc. provides the largest selection of the most unique natural stone from around the world. For the best in quality, impeccable service and reliability, and availability... Call 800.778.2730. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Stone Boss Industries.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... The best in the Stone Working Industry now offers a brand new catalog, featuring new products and reference material such as conversion and RPM charts. For information please call 718-278-2677 or 888-868-BOSS. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Direct from the quarry.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Verde Saltan, available in very large quantities, very consistent in color, is our best option for easy, even and resistant green. Saltan is a very welcomed product in marble shops. This material is ideal for all applications. ...

Build Your Business at StonExpo 2004.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Build Your Business at StonExpo 2004, the natural stone industry's #1 event. Join thousands of stone professionals looking for new solutions, new skills and business growth. Held October 28 to 30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Go to...

New countertop cleaner.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Tenax has just revealed a new marble and granite countertop cleaner. This new product is specially formulated for a safe everyday use on every kind of stone and solid surface. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Also from Tenax is a brand new line...

27 types of granite.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... Established in 1994, Tracomal Mineracao has been working with quarrying and commercialization of granite blocks in the international and national market. Based on its credibility and its know-how in quarrying, Tracomal Mineracao is one of the...

Denver Quota CNC.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2004... A CNC machine priced to fit the budget and space constraints of most shops. Fully automated with a 21-position tool changer and capable of cutting, shaping, drilling and polishing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VIC International ...