Stone World articles from August 2006

Stone World archives from August 2006

What's the next step?(stone column)(computer numerically controlled technology)(Editorial)
August 1, 2006... A little over nine years ago, I received a call from a fabricator in North Carolina who said he had not only one, but TWO computer numerically controlled (CNC) stoneworking centers for residential countertop production. Intrigued by this...

Free admission is offered to Marmomacc in Verona, Italy.(NEWSLINE)
August 1, 2006... Marmomacc, the leading trade show for the international stone industry--set for October 5 to 8 in Verona, Italy--offers this year, for the first time, free admission to those trade visitors who pre-register online. Marmomacc is an international...

Mia taking final steps in developing accreditation program.(NEWSLINE)
August 1, 2006... A third round of industry wide surveys are being distributed by the Marble Institute of America (MIA) this summer as it zeroes in on completing the two-year effort to develop a workable accreditation program for the natural stone industry. What...

Stone World's Stone Fabrication Workshops continue successful run.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... After drawing over 400 attendees in 2005, the first round of the 2006 Stone World Stone Fabrication Workshops enjoyed a successful run, with solid attendance and high reviews in all categories. The sessions took place in Dallas, TX (June...

Caesarstone plant earns ISO certification.(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... CaesarStone, a leading manufacturer of quartz surfaces, has announced that its plant in Israel is now ISO 14001:2004-certified with UKSA Environmental Management. Using ISO 14001:2004 standards as a foundation for its solid ecological...

StonExpo East to take place in Atlanta from March 23 to 25, 2007.(NEWSLINE)
August 1, 2006... Hanley Wood Exhibitions has launched StonExpo East, which is slated for March 23 to 25, 2007 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The East Coast version of the exhibition will take place in addition to the annual StonExpo event in...

Natural Stone 2006 to take place this month in Istanbul, Turkey.(NEWSLINE)
August 1, 2006... Organized by CNR International Fairs at CNR Expo in Istanbul, Turkey, Natural Stone 2006 is set to take place from August 24 to 27. The event will be a showcase of firms from the Turkish stone sector as well as machinery suppliers from abroad....

One liners.(VMC Technical Assistance Corp location)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... VMC Technical Assistance Corp. has announced that its branch in the Miami, FL, area has moved to a new location. It is now at 7826 NW 53rd Street, Doral, FL 33166. The New York Times recently gave a positive review to the play, "Stone,"...

Statistics.(Statistical table)
August 1, 2006... April 2006 | Imports to the U.S. Customers value in dollars does not include insurance or freight GRANITE MARBLE* COUNTRY U.S. $ TONS U.S. $ TONS ALBANIA ...

Granquartz opens ninth Superstore in Phoenix.(NEWS)
August 1, 2006... PHOENIX, AZ -- GranQuartz officially opened its newest Superstore in Phoenix, AZ, on June 1S, 2006, with a Grand Opening celebration for the area's stone community. GranQuartz celebrated the occasion with day-long festivities, including a...

New Web site launched.(NEWS)
August 1, 2006... BERGAMO, ITALY -- The new Pedrini Web site--www.pedrini.it--is now online. The updated version, with its new layout and contents, aims at offering customers, suppliers and Web users complete information on the company and its products. The...

New diamond technology.(NEWS)(Arix technology)(Brief article)
August 1, 2006... INCHEON, KOREA -- Shinhan Diamond Industry Co., Ltd. recently succeeded in the development of Arix technology, which enables automatic and even distribution of diamond particles in diamond tips used in saw blades for stonecutting. This...

Marmomacc already fully booked.(NEWS)
August 1, 2006... VERONA, ITALY -- The International Natural Stone and Technology Exhibition, scheduled at VeronaFiere from October S to 8, 2006, is fully booked and 60 companies are currently on the waiting list. For the first time, Hall 7 hosts a unique...

Pennsylvania stone producer continues to expand: with over 35 years in business, Meshoppen Stone Inc. of Meshoppen, PA, has continually expanded its line of materials and finished products.(RE-EMERGING U.S. STONE INDUSTRY)
August 1, 2006... With 25 to 30 company-owned trucks on the road at any given time, the size of Meshoppen Stone Inc.'s operation can be gauged by the amount of material it ships around the nation. The company, which was founded in 1960 and today has 100...

Upholding religious culture with stone: for the design of the Jain Center of America in Elmhurst, NY, marble and granite from India were employed for exterior accents as well as throughout the interior space--creating a reverent atmosphere for members to worship.(Focus on Indian Stone)
August 1, 2006... Staying true to the architecture and religious symbolism of temples in India ranked high in priority when designing the new Jain Center of America in Elmhurst, NY. And one key component of the temple design was using natural stone from India to...

Achieving an Old World look in slate and travertine: a combination of stone materials helped architects achieve a classic look for the design of a private residence in Marina Del Rey, CA.(Focus on Indian Stone)(Cover story)
August 1, 2006... To achieve an Old World look for the design of a Mediterranean-style private residence in Marina Del Rey, CA, architects selected a combination of Indian Sunrise slate from Southland Stone USA, Inc. of North Hollywood, CA, and Escala travertine...

High-tech office design achieved with native granite: Pokarna Ltd. supplied multiple varieties of granite from its own quarries in India for the interior design of the three buildings which comprise Prestige Technology Park office complex in Bangalore, India.(Focus on Indian Stone)
August 1, 2006... With a surge in the computer industry in Bangalore, India, the city is experiencing a boom in development. A large infrastructure is being established to meet these growing demands, and, as a result, many business parks are being built. Among...

Raj slate tiles anchor "underwater" design: for the floor and shower wall of a bathroom in a private residence in Manhattan, Indian slate tiles were employed to further enhance the space's aquatic design.(Focus on Indian Stone)
August 1, 2006... Thinking "outside the box," Designer Denise Ducray created an underwater theme for a bathroom in a Manhattan loft--grounding the space with a floor and wall of Indian slate. "This is an artist's bathroom," explained Ducray. "I wanted to do...

Indian heritage reflected in a modern context: traditional Indian limestone--as well as a variety of other stone--was chosen for the design of the Jain Center in Buena Park, CA, to create a cultural gathering place that honors the architecture of temples in India.(Focus on Indian Stone)
August 1, 2006... While the new Jain Center in Buena Park, CA, was intended to reflect the traditional design of Indian temples, the building materials also had to withstand the building codes and outdoor environment of Southern California. To meet all...

Supplying Indian stone to an international market: in three decades, Gandhi Mining Group has grown from a single-quarry business to a multi-faceted corporation with different companies covering various aspects of the stone industry.(Focus on Indian Stone)
August 1, 2006... Under the direction of Mahesh C. Gandhi and Jyotin C. Gandhi, Gandhi Mining Group of Mumbai, India, has been thriving in the stone business for more than 30 years. The corporation was formed in 1968 as a single granite quarry. Today, it has...

Computerized and digital stoneworking technology: the role of computerization in the stone industry continues to grow in several aspects of the business--from digital templating to digitizing and software applications.
August 1, 2006... The technology involved in running a fabrication shop has advanced well beyond the machines used for cutting and polishing stone. Advancements in digital templating technology, digitizing boards and software have been continual over the past...

Flourishing in the granite sector: since moving into granite fabrication nine years ago, TTS Granite, Inc. of Steger, IL has grown to handle an average of 25 to 30 kitchens a week.(TTS Granite, Inc.)(Company overview)
August 1, 2006... TTS Granite, Inc. of Steger, IL, fabricates between 25 to 30 kitchens a week, with primary focus weighing on custom granite countertops. With a 30,000-square-foot showroom and fabrication plant located roughly 30 miles south of Chicago, and a...

Making the investment in computerized technology: since purchasing a range of computerized and digital technology, Top Solutions of Georgetown, TX, has experienced a steady rise in its granite countertop business.(Top Solutions)
August 1, 2006... Operating in Georgetown, TX, just north of Austin, Top Solutions has made substantial investments in technology, and as a result, it is fabricating and installing nearly three times as many jobs per day. Its facility includes a...

Running a family operation with modern machinery: family owned and operated Olive Glass and Marble houses a variety of state-of-the-art equipment at its facility in Fayetteville, NC.(Olive Glass and Marble)(Company overview)
August 1, 2006... Olive Glass and Marble--a family-run operation--is located on a 3.5-acre commercial site in Fayetteville, NC. In 1985, Mary Erwin and Hunter Olive entered the construction industry by fabricating custom shower doors, mirrors and small...

Avoiding bottlenecks: managing an efficient shop.
August 1, 2006... Where are you focusing your time and energy in your business? One consideration that is often overlooked is evaluating your shop efficiency. By enhancing your shop's efficiency, you could reap literally hundreds of dollars per job, all while...

Fabricators forum Coverings 2006: a broad range of stone countertop issues were discussed at the session, "fabricators and installers forum: residential projects," which took place during Coverings 2006 in Orlando, FL.
August 1, 2006... As part of the many educational opportunities presented at Coverings 2006, which took place from April 4 to 7 in Orlando, FL, an open forum for stone fabricators and installers was arranged by the Marble Institute of America and hosted by a...

2006 AIA Expo merges stone and architecture.
August 1, 2006... The 2006 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention and Design Expo took place in Los Angeles, CA, from June 8 to 10, and it offered solid interaction between architects and stone-related companies in the Stone and Tile...

Akelux Stone Repair System.(Akemi)
August 1, 2006... Akemi introduces their new AKELUX STONE REPAIR SYSTEM. Created with the ultimate stone working professional in mind, the Akelux Stone Repair System is a complete solution for repairing and removing cracks, chips, scratches and edges. ...

Black cosmic.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... This metamorphic granite has all the movement and veining of marble with the structural hardness that only comes with granite. A rare and special stone it has white bands of sweated quartz as well as clusters of mica. A close examination will...

A charming choice to color beige marbles.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Basaranlar Marble is one of the leading marble and travertine manufacturers and exporters in Turkey. As a proprietor of many natural stone quarries, we are proud to introduce our "Kale Bordeaux" marble to decorate your beige marble flooring,...

Proliner, the future of digital templating, today!(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... The Proliner uses unique technology to quickly and accurately make digital templates of any shape on any surface. Instant setup involving no leveling, targets, or laptop will have you leaving the job before others have started to measure. The...

Caesarstone Advantage Program.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... CaesarStone has introduced another first: the CaesarStone Advantage Program. The first industry program of its kind, the CaesarStone Advantage Program will provide fabricators and installers with numerous promotions, discounts, training, and...

Charlson Solid Stainless Steel Faucets.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... An innovative concept brings a new era of faucet industrials. A series selection of Solid Stainless Steel Faucets made of T-304, 18/10 stainless steel, presented by Charlson Home Products with premium quality, have absolutely No Plumbum (lead...

Value for life.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... AmeriSink designs and certifies their stainless steel and Porcelain sinks in the U.S. by CSA and UPC Standard. Plus, we offer our customers special incentive and CO-OP program on top of a special low price. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Anver stone lifters.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Anver is a full-service manufacturer of vacuum lifting equipment offering a complete selection of powered lifters, tilters, rotators, vacuum pads and hand cups. Handle polished, rough saw-cut and flamed stone surfaces. [ILLUSTRATION...

Natural stone vanity top sets.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Bestview International offers various colors of natural stone vanity tops that include attached undermount China bowl, backsplash, sidesplash and high-end decorative ogee edge finishes in the front and around the sink. Individually packed in...

Braxton-Bragg launches new Web site.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Braxton-Bragg's fully functional Web site allows customers to order directly from the site as well as download PDFs of The Express, MSDS sheets, sales fliers, technical data and view company policies. Links are also available to vendor Web...

Calacatta sponda.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... The Campolonghi Group is a long established organization, a leader in the stone industry. A vast palette of colors in marble, granite, travertine and onyx is available in both slabs and cut to size. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Campolonghi...

Save money and increase quality.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... CSI provides pre-shipment unbiased inspection and procurement of stone products--granite blocks, slabs and cut-to-size projects. Order the desired service online, follow-up its status, download the report and make the payment in a secure...

DPD--your source for sinks/faucets.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Get excellent service on luxury sinks and faucets from manufacturers like: Blanco, Danze, Kindred, KWC, Grohe, Hansgrohe, & ROHL. Large stocked inventories for same day shipping. Call for literature and to open an account. Decorative...

Slate, sandstone & quartzite.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... 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...

New! Draw, template and quote on the jobsite!(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Import DXF files from electronic templating solutions! Drawing a countertop is as simple as "drag & drop"! Quote is automatically generated from shop drawing! Increase accountability for accurate field measures and quotes! Reduce your sales...

New 2006 catalog.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... In their new Volume 2, 2006 catalog, GranQuartz offers the Total Solutions material handling program, along with 168 pages of the most comprehensive selection of tools for the natural stone fabrication, maintenance and restoration craftsman....

X-POL Diamond Wheels by F.I.M.A.D.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... X-POL Diamond Wheels are the best and most reliable machine polishing wheels in the industry. X-POL Diamond Wheel's unique polymers help you achieve a superior polish on your stone slabs while outlasting the competition (up to 50 times...

Proliner[R].(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Why would you purchase a digital template device that isn't easy to use, saves you time and money? Discover the Proliner[R], the fastest and most accurate template device on the market today! We template with the countertop on! ...

Unique kitchen and bath products.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Domain Industries specializes in unique kitchen and bath products providing superior quality, competitive prices, and same-day shipments. We offer luxurious Santa Fe copper sinks, elegant Omni, Bella, and Stratus stainless steel sinks, and...

Custom stone carriers for cargo vans and pick up trucks.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... With 125 years in the glass carrier business, F. Barkow Inc. has taken a generations-old idea and created a solution for your stone, tile and granite transportation needs. All F. Barkow stone carriers are custom-made to guarantee that you get...

STAR BEACH: exclusive Brazilian color.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Granitos Itapoama introduces the new and exclusive exotic Brazilian granite called STAR BEACH, one of many exotic colors into your line of materials called "Brazilian Secrets. This material is immediately available in stock for a prompt...

Adjustable Working Table.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Groves Incorporated's new Adjustable Working Table offers height adjustability and two forms of table leveling. By making the table 96" long it meets the demands of today's shops. Please visit our Web site for more information. ...

Innovative solutions.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... IGE Solutions, Inc. provides stone fabrication machines, production lines, supplies and service to North America. Your Single Source for innovative solutions that reduce labor, handling and waste, while increasing productivity and profit. ...

Isimar BRM 2000.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... International Machine Corp. proudly introduces the Isimar BRM 2000. This highly advanced Bowl Hole Machine is exclusive to International Machine Corp. Created with the needs of today's stone fabricator in mind the Isimar BRM 2000 is sure to be...

Napoleone Gold.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Napoleone Gold is the newest granite of Jacigua Company. It has intense orange color with black spots that bring life and energy to every project. For receiving pictures and samples, contact us. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jacigua Marmores...

Recon blades, polishing pads and router bits.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Keystone Tools is proud to the Recon Product Line of stone tools. The Recon product line combines performance with economy. The Recon product line currently includes 4" polishing pads, 30mm Full Bull, 40mm Full Bull and 20mm Ogee router bits,...

Diamond grinding and polishing wheels.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Marmoelettromeccanica, a leading company worldwide in the production of diamond cutting, shaping and polishing tools. Our complete wheel sets for CNC and manual machines are composed of: Frangistone, Zenith/Chromeline, Bipower and Longlife...

HTP-GARBI.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... The HTO-GARBI is a medium-duty bridge saw featuring motorized bridge movement, a rotatable table, and adjustable cutting and movement speed. The table measures 118.19" x 63" and can be manually rotated and pneumatically locked in any position....

Ultimate stone cutting technology.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... 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....

Reactor blade.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... In order to achieve greater performance, Pearl Abrasive developed the A.D.M.[TM] (Advanced Diamond Matrix) technology. A process that replaces that replaces the random clustering of diamonds with an entirely new engineered diamond matrix. This...

B-300.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... The Johnson Marble B-300 is the premier high volume work horse. With the digital readout, laser alignment and fingertip controls, the B-300 provides maximum productivity and incredible cutting accuracy with minimum material handling. ...

We are able to satisfy every kind of customer needs.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... La Ponte Marmi has large experience in private and public projects, especially for large-sized projects and competitive prices for Granite, Onyx, Travertine, Limestone and Marble slabs that we deliver all over the world. [ILLUSTRATION...

Stone polishing compound.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... M3 Technologies, Inc.'s Stone Polishing Compound for restoring marble, terrazzo, and travertine surfaces. Our polishing compound has proven itself successful with contractors worldwide. Visit our Web site, or call us today for more information....

Rockmaster Profiling and Polishing System for tile saws.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Perfectly bullnose stone and porcelain every time! Our Profiling and Polishing System includes Position #1-7 Profile Wheels, a Guide Wheel and Extend-A-Fence. $1018.00 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Master Wholesale Seattle, WA (800)...

PRO-EDGE[R] IV.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Park introduces the PRO-EDGE[R] IV. With just a touch of the screen, operators can select their language preference--English or Spanish. The industry standard for superior edge polishing just got better. Call Park today at 1-800-328-2309. ...

Indian Green Labradorite.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Pokarna Limited proudly presents--"Indian Green Labradorite." This unique and exotic granite comes exclusively from India's # 1 Granite company in the form of slabs as well as tiles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pokarna Limited ...

Marmoelettromeccanica CNC wheels.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Marmoelettromeccanica's CNC wheels produce unrivaled results. The system uses patented non-deforming metal bond wheels to eliminate linear lines. The continuous face resin polish wheels then produce the deepest polish. [ILLUSTRATION...

Polyblend rubber boots.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Sommer & Maca introduces a steel toe, Polyblend rubber boot that has a steel mid-sole for even more protection. These are perfect for busy stone shop environments. They are designed to provide sure-footed traction in wet conditions and have...

Summer/fall 2006 15TH anniversary product catalog.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Stone Boss proudly introduces their summer/fall 2006 15th anniversary product catalog. Please call 718-278-2677 or log on to Stoneboss.com to have our full-color catalog shipped to you today! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stone Boss ...

Introducing the new Razor[TM] polish pad.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Our 4-inch ceramic pad is designed to introduce aggressiveness in polishing pads. Razor[TM] is almost as aggressive as a cup wheel, yet very flexible. We recommend it for light shaping and smoothing of harder materials. Use wet only! ...

UNIBLACK 1 and UNIBLACK 2.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... New treatments for black granites are available from TENAX. The 2 products are UNIBLACK 1 and UNIBLACK 2. The UNI 1 is a permanent treatment to remove white imperfections the UNI 2 is a surface treatment to increase the color of the black...

Power-Grip vacuum lifters.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Wood's Powr-Grip offers a broad range of vacuum-attaching equipment, including below-the-hook vaccum lifters and hand-held vacuum cups as well as other specialized products for stone handling. Powr-Grip vacuum handling products are available...

Safety in the workplace.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Schechner Lifson Corp., the leading providers of insurance/risk management services to the Stone/Tile industry, has updated their risk transfer cd. Included are hold harmless agreements, sub-contractor agreement and a shop safety...

StonExpo.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... StonExpo, the stone industry's most important event, is the one place where thousands of industry professionals come to find the latest stone products, services and technology. For more information, visit www.stonexpo.com. [ILLUSTRATION...

Stone King.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Maverick International proudly announces a new look for it's Stone King Polyesters. Still the same great Polyesters you know just with a new look. Call 631-563-3035 for information on Stone King Polyesters. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

TAB mosaic brochure.(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Amsum & Ash Inc.--Tab India showcases its exclusive collection of natural stone mosaics in the form of tiles, borders, trims and moldings, field tiles, etched inserts and tumbled stones, (see TAB mosaic brochure) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Sink Hole Saver[TM].(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... The Sink Hole Saver[TM] is an innovative stiffening device that protects finished stone pieces from breakage during lifting, transport, and installation. The product is an ideal solution to strengthen countertops and backsplashes, especially...

Durango Travertino[TM].(Product & Literature Guide)
August 1, 2006... Our New Quarry Vein of Durango Travertino[TM], continues supplying this soft tone-on-tone coloration range of tiles. This "Old World Honed[TM]" Has been presented to authorized distributors and dealers in 12" and 16 " modules, and now more...

Calendar.
August 1, 2006... August 31 to September 3, 2006 Natural Stone 2006, CNR Expo, Istanbul, Turkey. Contact: Efsun SAR / Senior Show Executive, Phone: +90 212 465 74 74 ext. 2621; Fax: +90 212 465 74 76/77; E-mail: info@naturalstoneturkey.com; Web site:...

Degree Stone Care, Inc.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2006... Degree Stone Care, Inc. has introduced a stone care system that is completely non-hazardous, has absolutely no fumes and is totally biodegradable. The unique 1-2-3 System and 3-in-1 product line make caring for natural stone simple and...

GranQuartz.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2006... The new Diarex Pro Series Color Enhancer--available exclusively from GranQuartz--is a sealer that gives stone an aging and "wet look" effect. It can deepen the color of stone edges to match the polished surface. Perfect for enhancing the color...

Rock Doctor: has added a quality granite sealer to its line of stone care products.(NEW PRODUCTS)
August 1, 2006... Rock Doctor has added a quality granite sealer to its line of stone care products. According to the company, the water-based formula is an easy and convenient aerosol sealer for use on granite, marble and other natural stone surfaces, and is...

VMC Technical Assistance Corp.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2006... VMC Technical Assistance Corp. is now offering the VMC 803, the newest high-production heavy-duty planetary machine available in the marketplace. The outer diameter head is 32 inches with three inner diameter heads at 10.5 inches. The machine...

Omni Cubed Design, LLC.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2006... Omni Cubed Design, LLC has introduced the Seam Setter, an innovative "three-in-one" installation tool used for joining seams, leveling seams and stabilizing backsplashes. The product offers a reliable and convenient solution to achieve...

Stone Veneer Fabrication System.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2006... Park Industries has introduced the all-new ThinStone[R] TXS-4500 Stone Veneer Fabrication System--a system that creates thin veneer corners and flats from processed sandstone or limestone, either from split face or natural finish materials....

Pirate Designs, LLC.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2006... Pirate Designs, LLC recently unveiled its new Wedgee[TM] safety tool, which is available through local and national distributors such as Hard Rock Tool, GranQuartz, Sommer and Maca, Stone Boss Industries, National Abrasives and Granite City...

Marmo Machinery USA.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
August 1, 2006... Marmo Machinery USA recently announced the availability of the DEP-250 Water Reclamation Unit. This machine is ideal for shops that would like to reclaim water and save money on their water bill, according to the company. This advanced...