Stone World articles from February 2002

Stone World archives from February 2002

Stone World to moderate educational sessions at Coverings. (Newsline).(stone-oriented seminars)
February 1, 2002... The ever-rising importance of stone in the U.S. market is mirrored by the increased number of strictly stone-oriented seminars that will be presented at Vision 2002, Coverings' highly acclaimed educational program. The four-day seminar program...

Stone showroom opens in Colorado. (Newsline).(Alpha Granite and Marble)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Alpha Granite & Marble (AGM) recently opened their newest showroom at 14501 E. Moncrieff Place in Aurora, CO, with a grand opening celebration. Kent Schweiss, general manager of the new Colorado branch, was extremely pleased with the...

One liners. (Newsline).(industry briefs)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Stone World and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design will be moving to new offices on March 1, 2002. The new address will be Business News Publishing, 210 Route 4 East, Suite 311, Paramus, NJ 07652. Tekmar, the Turkish stone producer based in...

Growth continues in Brazil. (Stone Column).
February 1, 2002... Each year, Stone World presents a Report from Latin America, with a look at the natural stone producers from the region as well as articles on finished projects using Latin American stone. This year, however, the amount of expansion and growth...

Statistics.(U.S. imports, exports)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... STATISTICS IMPORTS TO THE U.S./OCTOBER 2001 Custom value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE MARBLE (*) COUNTRIES U.S.$ TONS U.S.$ TONS ...

Updated warranty. (News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... BETHANY, CT -- Laticrete International Inc., has updated its Laticrete System Warranty DS230.12 to ten years. This comprehensive 10-year system warranty provides that the products will be free from manufacturing defects and will not break down...

September 11 memorial in Dakota granite. (News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... NEW YORK, NY -- A memorial urn made was unveiled in December to honor the 23 New York Police Department officers who died on September 11. New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik unveiled the urn in the lobby of...

Employees promoted. (News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... TATE, GA -- Georgia Marble Co., a natural stone quarrier and producer, has recently made a number of top-level appointments within the company. Patrick Perus has been hired as national sales and marketing director, prior to joining the...

New board members. (News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... NEW YORK, NY -- Walker Zanger, supplier of stone, handmade ceramic tile and architectural glass products, appoints its Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Pat Petrocelli and Vice President of Tile Sales, Mike Bastone, to the company's...

Officers named to lead granite association. (News).
February 1, 2002... ELBERTON, GA -- The Elberton Granite Association, Inc., Board of Trustees, has re-elected John D. McLanahan Jr. for a second successive term as president of the nation's largest organization of granite quarries, manufacturers and industry...

New hire. (News).
February 1, 2002... KENT, OH -- Richel Inc., a waterjet consulting company and seller of used waterjets, announced the employment of Gareth Brickell as engineer. Brickell has assumed full responsibility for the research and development department. The new...

Adds sales representative. (News).
February 1, 2002... CHICAGO, IL -- Terrazzo & Marble Supply Cos. has Announced that John Wolfe has joined the company's outside sales staff. As a new sales representative, Wolfe will be serving the architectural and design communities in Florida and Georgia. ...

Relying on artistic skill: At Artsaics Studios in Deer Park, NY, the most important pieces of equipment are the artisans who assemble the intricate mosaic designs. (Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Unlike the typical stone fabrication plant, the workspace of Artsaics Studios in Deer Park, NY, does not feature heavy machinery, overhead cranes or forklifts. Rather, the atmosphere is one of quiet concentration, as artisans carefully assemble...

Contemporary class: Stone created a cutting edge look in this Houston office without going over the top. (Renovation & Restoration).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The chairman of the Camden Property Trust Headquarters in Houston, TX, was looking for something modern, but not extravagant. That was the goal given to the architects of Kirksey who would be challenged to design a conservative, yet...

Dressing the airport in Milan style: Reflective of the city's reputation as a fashion hotbed, the design of the Milan Malpensa Airport features a unique sandstone as a signature element. (Renovation & Restoration).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Renowned around the world as a city of fashion and style, Milan, Italy, offers a broad array of spectacles for the visitor. And with the renovation of the Milan Malpensa Airport -- with its diverse applications of Italian sandstone -- these...

Hotel opens on a fast track: A strict schedule was followed to meet the goal of coinciding the opening of the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel with opening day of the 2001 baseball season. (Renovation & Restoration).
February 1, 2002... Located just across the river from the new ballpark that is home to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel stands at the foot of the Roberto Clemente Bridge in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh's revitalized cultural district,...

Brazilian stone fair to take place in March: Slated to take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from March 13 to 16, Stone South America will draw visitors from around the world. (Report from Brazil).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The 11th edition of Stone South America is set to take place at the Transamerica Expo Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from March 13 to 16. And while the show has been moved from November to the spring, it will still take place during the evening...

Upscale retailer maintains image with Brazilian granite. (Report from Brazil).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... For the design of the new Tiffany & Co. store in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Gaucho Brown and Rosa Capri granite were chosen for their beauty and because they matched the shopping center's existing architecture. Known around the world for its...

New cut-to-size division boosts Brazilian supplier: Michelangelo of Brazil recently completed an expansion that allows it to provide custom stonework for its international client base. (Report from Brazil).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Spurred by increased bids for custom-cut projects, Michelangelo of Brazil recently completed its new cut-to-size division. The company, which also has an existing tile and slab line, made extensive investments to improve its production capacity...

Brazilian firm undertakes worldwide expansion: In addition to upgrading its facilities and quarries in Brazil, Andrade S/A Marmores e Granitos has increased its international presence by starting an operation in Italy. (Report from Brazil).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Already a leading granite producer in the international marketplace, Andrade S/A Marmores e Granitos of Serra, Espirito Santo, Brazil, has undergone extensive growth over the past year. Not only did the firm invest in equipment for producing...

Brazilian producer moves into slab exporting. After 15 years as a quarrier of Brazilian granite, Mineracao Guidoni expanded its operation to fabricated finished slabs for the local and export market. (Report from Brazil).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
February 1, 2002... Founded in 1986 by two brothers in Espirito Santo, Brazil, Mineracao Guidoni spent many years primarily as a quarrier, supplying blocks to some of Brazil's major fabricators. But for the past few years, the company expanded its operation to...

Adhered exterior stone veneers. (MIA Perspective).
February 1, 2002... Installation methods for veneers fall into two general classifications: adhered and anchored. Thin veneer elements such as tile, thin brick and terra-cotta are often adhered to a solid substrate material, which is in turn attached to the...

Sealing tile, grout and natural stone: Facts and fiction. (Forum).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
February 1, 2002... One of the most common questions regarding the sealing of tile, grout and natural stone is, "Do we need to seal?" The answer is that all stone and tile products -- even porcelain tile -- benefits from sealing. There is a broad range of elements...

Marble and Stone Care Kit. (New Products).(Akemi, Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... To maintain the natural beauty of stone surfaces in private households, Akemi[R]has arranged a Marble and Stone Care Kit. Windowsills, washstands, kitchen countertops and tabletops made of marble or granite can now be treated easily and still...

ProPannel backerboard. (New Products).(Bonsal Co.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... Bonsal has introduced ProPannel[TM], a lightweight, waterproof backerboard that can be easily cut with a utility knife with no edge chipping, according to the company. The ProPannel backerboard utilizes an extruded polystyrene core that reduces...

Verde Aurora Cupertino. (New Products).(Verona Marble Co., Inc. tiles)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... Verona Marble Co., Inc., introduces Verde Aurora Cupertino polished tiles. The tiles are available in 12 x 12 x 3/8 inches. Like the 2-and 3-cm slabs, which are also available through Verona Marble Co, each tile is a total collage of vibrant...

T58. (New Equipment).(profile edge polisher)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... A new multi-purpose profile edge polisher, the T58, completes Thibaut's range of side polishers. Equipped with a touch sensitive graphics screen, this CNC machine is oriented towards greater thicknesses and responds better to specifics in terms...

MBS Si2 diamonds and MBS XL saw diamonds. (New Equipment).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... GE Superabrasives introduces MBS Si2 diamonds and MBS XL saw diamonds. According to the company, the Si2 coatings effectively shield the crystals from the destructive chemical reaction between iron and diamond. The Si2 coatings are strong...

Horizontal Pull Slip Meter. (New Equipment).(Trusty-Step International)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... Trusty-Step International, a manufacturer of slip-resistant chemicals, recently announced the introduction of the TSI-9010 Slip Meter. This portable, Horizontal Pull Slip Meter measures the resistance of leather, rubber and neolite on...

Machine of the month.(Thibaud T-55 edge profiling and polishing machine)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
February 1, 2002... The T 55 is the new edge profiling and polishing machine from Thibaut, which can polish a broad range of edges with or without automatic tool changing. The T 55 uses a snail lock attachment with abrasives or resin pads to provide...