Stone World articles from December 2008

Stone World archives from December 2008

August 2008: imports to the U.S.: customers value in dollars does not include insurance or freight.(STATISTICS)
December 1, 2008... STATISTICS August 2008 | Imports to the U.S. Customers value in dollars does not include insurance or freight COUNTRY GRANITE MARBLE * U.S. $ TONS U.S. $...

August 2008: exports from the U.S.: customers value in dollars does not include insurance or freight.(STATISTICS)(Statistical table)
December 1, 2008... STATISTICS August 2008 | Exports from the U.S. Customers value in dollars does not include insurance or freight COUNTRY GRANITE MARBLE * U.S. $ TONS U.S. $...

The 50th anniversary of Marmi Bruno Zanet.(NEWS)
December 1, 2008... VERONA, ITALY -- This year's festivities for the 50th anniversary of the Zanet Group, which had already begun in Brazil during the Vitoria Stone Fair, were continued in the heart of Verona during Marmomacc, which was held from October 2 to 5,...

O&G Industries and Stony Creek Quarry form alliance to meet "green" demands.(NEWS)(certified quality granite development alliances)
December 1, 2008... TORRINGTON, CT -- The convergence of the masonry and quarry industries took a significant step forward as the Masonry Division of O&G Industries and Stony Creek Quarry Corp. announced a strategic alliance based on a shared vision to provide...

MIA announces winner of the 2008 MIA Natural Stone Scholarship Award.
December 1, 2008... CLEVELAND, OH -- The Marble Institute of America, Inc. (MIA) recently announced Jeff Lassiter, a machine operator for the International Flooring and Protective Coatings Company of Norfolk, VA, as the 2008 recipient of the Natural Stone...

Dellas celebrates 35 years.(NEWS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... VERONA, ITALY -- Dellas S.p.A. recently celebrated its 35th anniversary during Marmomacc 2008, which was held from October 2 to 5 in Verona, Italy. In honor of its 35 years in business, the Grezzana, Verona-based company--headed by Isidoro...

Caesarstone surfaces part of another Christopher Peacock showroom.(NEWS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... VAN NUYS, CA -- CaesarStone, one of the original quartz surface manufacturers, is now featured in two rooms of Christopher Peacock's new showroom in San Francisco's Design Center. CaesarStone's Misty Carrera is in the Scullery Room, and its...

Organization is already underway for the 44th edition of the Marmomacc exhibition.(NEWS)
December 1, 2008... VERONA, ITALY -- Plans for Marmomacc 2009 are already in motion, and VeronaFiere, the organizer of the international stone show that is held annually in Verona, Italy, has announced that the dates of the event will now be Wednesday, September...

OMAX redesigns corporate web site to optimize online experience.(NEWS)
December 1, 2008... KENT, WA -- OMAX[R] Corp. has announced the launch of its newly designed corporate Web site located at www.omax.com. The revamped site serves as a comprehensive resource for abrasive waterjet machining, providing customers with in-depth product...

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas issues "call for presentations" for 2009 conference program.(NEWS)(Conference news)
December 1, 2008... DALLAS, TX -- A call for presentations has been issued for the StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2009 educational program, scheduled to take place October 21 to 24, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The program will provide...

Marmomacc 2008 shows positive results: although it took place during uncertain financial times on the international front, the 43rd edition of Marmomacc, which was held in Verona, Italy, from October 2 to 5, 2008, was deemed a success.
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Marmomacc, the leading international trade fair for the stone industry, recently celebrated its 43rd edition in Verona, Italy, from October 2 to 5, 2008. And the final results indicate that the annual event was a...

StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas stresses quality attendance: with an extensive showcase of stoneworking equipment, accessories and materials to go along with a comprehensive education program, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas was able to draw stone industry buyers from around the country--despite the overall economic crisis.(Paul Menninger, Ron Hannah and Dick Laliberte awarded)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Given today's extremely difficult economic climate--which has been particularly challenging for the stone industry--it was difficult to predict the activity for this year's edition of StonExpo 2008, which took place...

New introductions at Marmomacc and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas.(List)
December 1, 2008... Once again, the stone industry looked to the Marmomacc exhibition in Verona, Italy, and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in Las Vegas, NV, for the latest introductions in stone products, stoneworking equipment and supplies and installation and...

Natural Stone Council initiates milestone check-off program: a groundbreaking effort is being made by the Natural Stone Council to develop and finance the Natural Stone Research and Promotion Board, which will generically advocate natural stone products.
December 1, 2008... What is the reason to start this check-off program? Many members of the natural stone industry continue to see manufactured stone gaining positions in the marketplace. On their member's behalf, to strengthen their position in the market and...

Q&A regarding stone and sustainability: John Mattke, Chairman of the Natural Stone Council's (NSC) Sustainability Committee, responds to commonly asked questions regarding Genuine Stone, sustainability and the NSC's efforts.(Interview)
December 1, 2008... I'm hearing a lot about "green." What does it mean in terms of natural stone? "Green" is a buzzword associated with everything and anything that's supposedly better for our environment. There is little disagreement that stone, in and of...

Granite distributor sponsors radon/granite testing project: given the growing concern and public attention of the link between radon and granite, Partner Engineering and Science (Partner) teamed with a wholesale granite distributor in Southern California to undertake a full-scale sampling of all of the company's granite inventory that includes some 250 different types of granite imported from quarries located all around the world.
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Recently, there has been heightened concern regarding the release of radon from granite finishes. This has created some anxiety for homeowners and other users of granite finishes, including developers that are...

Quick tips for selecting quality stainless steel sinks: by offering sinks to their customers, fabricators can reap double benefits--complementing the countertop and supplementing overall profits.
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many fabricators today are charged with recommending sinks that complement their clients' new stone countertops. Stainless steel is the sink material of choice for most homeowners, as it offers a perfect match for...

MIA-funded radon study to help define testing standards: released in mid-November, the largest study of granite countertops to date has revealed no stones that pose a health threat.
December 1, 2008... The most comprehensive scientific study of health threats from granite countertops did not find a single stone slab that poses a health risk. Quantities of radon and radiation emitted by stones included in the analysis all fell well below...

In pursuit of the invisible seam.(Fabricator: ISSUES & SOLUTIONS)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As one of the charter members of the Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA) and a frequent user of the StoneAdvice.com Forum, I have had ample opportunity to see what the end users biggest complaints are. Over the years, I...

School facilities provide a testimonial to local slate: installed decades ago at various times, the slate products used for several Granville, NY, schools--quarried locally along the New York/Vermont slate belt--have admirably retained their beauty over the years.
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Like many regions where stone quarrying is prevalent, the New York/Vermont slate belt utilizes local products for a range of civic and public applications. Among them, the local schools in Granville, NY, have...

International glossary of stone terms.(Glossary)
December 1, 2008... ABSORPTION ITALIAN: assorbimento GERMAN: aufsaugung FRENCH: absorption SPANISH: absorbcion ACID ITALIAN: acido GERMAN: saeure FRENCH: acide SPANISH: acido ACID WASHED ITALIAN: lavato con acido...

Trade associations.(Directory)
December 1, 2008... All India Granites & Stone Assoc. Stona, No 429/7, 12th Cross, Sadashivanagar Bangalore, Karnataka, 560 080, 560080 India 0091-080-23612541 Fax: 0091-080-23610993 aigsa@vsnl.net www.stonaaigsa.com S. Muthurajan, Pres. ...

Trade shows.(Directory)
December 1, 2008... EVENT: American Institute of Architects National Convention & Design Exposition LOCATION: The Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA TIME OF YEAR: April 30-May 2, 2009 ORGANIZER: M/C Communications, LLC, 101 Huntington Ave., 12th...

Calendar.(Calendar)
December 1, 2008... For all seminars and a more complete calendar of stone industry events January 23 to 26, 2009 Monument Builders of North America (MBNA) Convention/Exhibit, Marriott Hotel--Baltimore, MD. Organizer: MBNA, 401 N. Michigan Ave., #2200,...

Machine of the month.(Omega 100 and Omega 60)(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed and manufactured according to the latest concepts and structural principles, the Omega 100 and Omega 60 automatic multispindle belt polishing machines f rom Comandulli of Italy have been noted for their...

Kilimanjaro.(Stone of the month)
December 1, 2008... Kilimanjaro Country of origin Brazil Specific mass (dry) 2,632 kg/cu.m Specific mass (wet) 2,641 kg/cu.m Water absorption 0.31% Compressive strength 81 MPa This Stone of the Month supplied by Cajugram...

Stone suppliers.(Directory)
December 1, 2008... STONE MATERIALS KEY: AG--Agglomerate OX--Onyx SH--Shellstone STONE MATERIALS KEY: AG--Agglomerate OX--Onyx SH--Shellstone FG--Flagstone QS--Quartz Surfacing SO--Soapstone GR--Granite QU--Quartzite SD--Sodalite LS--Limestone SS--Sandstone...

Fabricating equipment and supplies.(Directory)
December 1, 2008... FABRICATING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES 3 D Stone Inc. P.O. Box 7555, 6700 S. Victor Pike Bloomington, IN 47407-7555 (812) 824-5805 Fax: (812) 824-5809 threedstone@aol.com REPS: 3D Stone, Inc., Tevin E. Norman, PO Box ...

Installation & stone care products.(Directory)
December 1, 2008... ACI International 3162 Pembroke Rd. Hallandale, FL 33009 (954) 964-1658; (800) 424-2HMK(465) info@hmkstonecare.com www.hmkstonecare.com Akemi North America 1711 Church St. Holbrook, NY 11741 (631)...