Stone World articles from February 2003

Stone World archives from February 2003

Annual Stone Exhibition is set for Beijing, China. (Newsline).(10th China International Stone Processing Machinery, Equipment and Products Exhibition )
February 1, 2003... The 10th China International Stone Processing Machinery, Equipment and Products Exhibition (Stonetech) is set to take place in Beijing from March 12 to 15 at the China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC). The annual event, which alternates...

New distribution center opens in Charlotte. (Newsline).(Dente Trading Co. )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Dente Trading Co. of Cedar Grove, NJ, has announced the opening of a new distribution center in Charlotte, NC. The North Carolina facility is called Dente Stone of Charlotte, and it will service the southeastern U.S. market. Dente Stone of...

Stonework Symposium 2003 is set for Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The third edition of the Stone Foundation Society's "Stonework Symposium" is set for April 4 to 7 in Santa Fe, NM. This event will attract stonework practitioners, advocates and aficionados, with objectives that include interesting,...

Charity function at coverings 2003 showcases tilesetting talents. (Newsline).(Give Kids The World charity event)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Tile industry artisans will demonstrate their creative talents in front of the crowds attending Coverings 2003 and donate the resulting works of art to a major children's charity, "Give Kids The World." Coverings 2003, America's largest trade...

One liners. (Newsline).(Marble Source to stock Vermont Quarries Corp. products)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Vermont Quarries Corp. of Rutland, VT, is joining forces with Marble Source of Annapolis, MD, in bringing its Vermont Danby and Vermont Cavendish marble to the Baltimore/Washington area. With the ability of Marble Source to not only stock slabs...

Quality fabrication in Latin America. (Stone Column).(Editorial)
February 1, 2003... In this issue of Stone World, we present our annual Report from Latin America, with in-depth articles on stone quarries and fabrication plants in the region. Following a trend that has been in place for more than a decade, many of these...

Statistics.(imports)
February 1, 2003... STATISTICS IMPORTS TO THE U.S. OCTOBER 2002 Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE MARBLE * SLATE ** COUNTRIES U.S. $ TONS ...

Waterjet-cut stone chosen for resort. (News).(Westin Kierland Resort and Spa; Precision H20)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., the new Westin Kierland Resort and Spa recently opened its doors, at 120 feet tall. Inside the resort, the waterjet capabilities of Precision H2O are on display in the...

Award received. (News).(Construction Specification Institute awards Laticrete International Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... BETHANY, CT -- Laticrete International was recently awarded a recognition plaque by Construction Specification Institute (CSI) at the CSI National Convention in Las Vegas, NV. The ceremony was an opportunity for CSI to recognize those...

Burlington stone used. (News).(Woolgate Exchange building, London, England)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... LONDON, ENGLAND -- Burlington's natural stone was recently chosen for use to clad the walls and floors of The Woolgate Exchange building -- the London headquarters for the wholesale and investment bank, Westdeutsche Landesbank. Broughton...

CTDA/NTCA conference held. (News).(Ceramic Tile Distributors Association
February 1, 2003... BAHAMAS -- Members of the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) came from across the U.S. to attend Foundations 2002, the organization's annual conference, from November 7 to 10, 2002. This year's event was enhanced by its collaboration...

From construction to stone fabrication. (Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry).(Authentic Granite and Marble)(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003... When Leonard Hooks of Waco, TX, noticed that the stone industry was booming in his area, he took advantage of it by opening Authentic Granite and Marble, a stone fabrication shop. While remodeling his home in spring 2001, Leonard Hooks'...

Alony Marble -- the source for quality Jerusalem stones.(Advertisement)
February 1, 2003... Alony Marble, the largest importer and producer of marble, granite, and stone in Israel, is proud to bring to you the Holyland Collection of exquisite Jerusalem stone. Available in six outstanding colors - from the famous Jerusalem Gold,...

English tradition is captured in limestone. (Renovation & Restoration).
February 1, 2003... The remodeling of this private residence in Pebble Beach, CA, relied on two varieties of limestone to create the feel of a classic manor in the English countryside. In remodeling a private residence in Pebble Beach, CA, the owner wanted a...

Bringing a stone masterpiece to life.(Glass Mosaic Tile & Marble Inc.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The primary stone contractor for the Pebble Beach residence -- Glass Mosaic Tile & Marble Inc. of Marina, CA -- is no stranger to high-end residential projects. The company, which worked on the project for a total of 16 months -- was formed in...

Reincarnating an historical building: after an unflattering alteration, the Reading Terminal Headhouse in Philadelphia, PA, was brought back to its original appearance. (Renovation & Restoration).
February 1, 2003... The renovation of the Reading Terminal Headhouse in Philadelphia, PA, was about 15 years in the making before coming to completion. Bower Lewis Thrower Architects in a joint venture with Cope Linder Associates -- both of Philadelphia, PA --...

Restoring a tribute to World War I heroes. (Renovation & Restoration).(Liberty Memorial )
February 1, 2003... Extensive work was recently completed on the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City, MO, which involved replacing numerous Indiana limestone pieces and steel anchors that had deteriorated over time. During the four years of World War I, thousands...

Bringing back a timeless design with stone: limestone and marble were chosen for the redesign of One Madison Avenue in New York to update it from a decades-old design. (Renovation & Restoration).
February 1, 2003... The MetLife property that is also currently occupied by Credit Suisse First Boston, located in New York on the prestigious Madison Avenue, was constructed in 1893 as MetLife's new home office building to replace previous quarters occupied...

Record attendance expected at Coverings 2003: this year's Coverings exposition, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from March 24 to 27, is projected to draw over 30,000 attendees.
February 1, 2003... Coverings 2003 will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from March 24 to 27. The event -- which is also referred to as "The International Tile & Stone Exposition" -- will have more than 1,300 exhibitors, a slight...

Vision 2003 at coverings.
February 1, 2003... Vision 2003 will offer free workshops and courses of direct interest to stone fabricators and others involved in the natural stone industry who attend Coverings 2003. Many of the courses are directed specifically to natural stone and...

Upholding a stone tradition in Peru: the prosperous growth of Marmoleria Gallos S.A. of Lima, Peru, can be attributed to more than a century of experience that has been passed on to its owners from generation to generation. (Report from Latin America).(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003... The Rossello family's roots in the stone industry can be traced back to 1870, with the opening of its first marble shop in Lima, Peru. And as a reminder of its beginnings, the family decided to name the business that they operate today,...

Targeting the U.S. market with Brazilian granite: as a large producer of granite slabs, Brasvit Granitos & Mineracao S.A. has established a reputable name for itself in the U.S. (Report from Lation America).(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003... Brasvit Granitos & Mineracao S.A. has be en exporting Brazilian granites for 15 years, and is part of a group which has been trading in the import and export industry for more than 30 years. The factory is equipped with the latest in...

A successful collaboration of Brazilian fabricators. (Report from Latin America).(Antares Marmores e Granitos Ltda.)(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003... Relying on nearly 100 combined years of experience in the stone industry, two families came together to create Antares Marmores e Granitos Ltda in Aruja, Brazil, a modern stoneworking facility. Antares Marmores e Granitos Ltda is a...

Brazilian company ensures quality products: although only three years in business, Amazon Stone of Serra, Espirito Santo, Brazil, has realized the importance of producing quality material rather than large quantities. (Report from Latin America).(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003... With a head office in the city of Rio de Janeiro and its factory in the Brazilian county of Serra in the state of Espirito Santo, Amazon Stone has been dedicating itself to building a reputable name in the stone industry for three years. The...

Colombian quarrier and fabricator reaches markets worldwide: Granitos y Marmoles of Bogota, Colombia, is continually branching out to new areas in order to meet the demands of international markets. (Report from Latin America).(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003... Founded in 1948 by IFI -- a governmental office dedicated to industrial development in Bogota, Colombia -- Granitos y Marmoles has undergone several changes through the years, which have helped it to evolve into a much more elaborate operation...

Brazilian group pursues expansion: with several prosperous businesses all under one group, Granito Zucchi plans for more growth in 2003. (Report from Latin America).(Company Profile)
February 1, 2003... After nine years of focusing on the export of granite slabs -- mostly to the U.S. -- Granito Zucchi's objective for 2003 is to set up a fabricating facility in the Civit area within the city of Serra in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil. The...

Brazilian trade fair moves to Vitoria. (Report from Latin America).(15th annual International Fair of Marble and Granite)
February 1, 2003... After years of taking place in the stoneworking region of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espirito Santo, Brazil, this international event will be held in the port city of Vitoria, also a hub of stone trade. After enjoying solid growth over the...

MIA/StonExpo 2002 weathers the storm: despite a snowstorm the night before it opened, the joint StonExpo/MIA Convention experienced one of its most successful years ever, with attendance of 4,051 people.(StonExpo and Marble Institute of America Convention)
February 1, 2003... While the snowy weather conditions might have delayed travel, it didn't stop exhibitors and attendees from making it down to Baltimore, MD, for the StonExpo and Marble Institute of America Convention, which was held from December 5 to 7, 2002....

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2003... February 19-22 15th International Marble and Granite Fair, Vitoria - Espirito Santo, Brazil. Contact: Milanez & Milaneze, +55 0 27 3337-6855; Fax: +55 0 27 3337-40011; Web site: www.milanezmilaneze.com.br. In Europe, contact: TC&T...

Machine of the month.
February 1, 2003... The new Quasar TECH automatic edge-polishing machine is manufactured by The Denver Co. of San Marino, Italy, and available in North America from Vic International of Knoxville, TN. The forerunner of this model was the standard Quasar, which can...

Revitalizer. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... StoneTech Professional has introduced Revitalizer, a protector that guards stone from stains. Revitalizer also contains built-in anti-microbial product protection, which inhibits growth of bacterial odors and resists growth of mold, mildew, and...

Unique designs of natural stone. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Unique designs of natural stone coffee tables, dining tables and art accent pieces are now available from Vangogh Marble & Granite. The stone products are often used in high-end residences, and the designs vary. Examples include a basket-weave...

Stonite. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Esteve & Manez has developed a new finish for its stone materials, called Stonite. Stonite's design is characterized by tiles that have a grid pattern on the surface, which is reminiscent of mosaic pieces. The tiles can be used for paving or...

Carved, natural stone decorations. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Carved, natural stone decorations are now offered by Xiamen Jet boat Imports and Exports Co. A large variety of stone decorations are available, including animals, sports, angels, fountains and benches. The decorations vary in size and weight...

Range of granite from Australia. (New Products).
February 1, 2003... Austral Asian Granite is offering a range of granite from Australia. The granite varieties have a textured appearance, as they are each a mixture of different colors. With red and brown shades dominating the new stones, as they are present in...

New Technology that uses photography. (New Equipment).
February 1, 2003... Etemplate Photo, new technology that uses photography to develop an accurate CAD-based template of a countertop from sets of digital photographs, is now available from Etemplate, according to the company. The firm also reports that the product...

Line of turbo blades. (New Equipment).
February 1, 2003... Diamax Industries, Inc. has recently upgraded its Cyclone line of turbo blades to the next level, the Super Cyclone Turbo. The rim height of the Super Cyclone Turbo has been increased from 8 mm to 9.5 mm, and uses only the hardest grade GE...

Stone second-machining productions. (New Equipment).
February 1, 2003... G-Rex, the new 5-axis machining center now available from CMS Brembana, is perfect for all stone second-machining productions on large-sized machinable cubes, the company reports. It can be used for statues, sculptures, graves, monuments,...

An engraving tool based on laser technology. (New Equipment).
February 1, 2003... An engraving tool based on laser technology is currently available from Omag. The LasiMark has an infrared laser beam, which is focused onto the surface to be engraved. The head is mounted into any numerically controlled machine tool like a...

Book describing all equipment. (New Literature).
February 1, 2003... A book describing all equipment, supplies and service offered by Regent Stone Products is now available from the company. Beginning with a table of contents, the book has pictures and descriptions of the company's fabrication and restoration...

Product guide. (New Literature).
February 1, 2003... Arizona Tile now offers a product guide with descriptions and pictures of its Santa Fe Collection. The collection includes granite, available in many different colors. Under each picture of stone, its name and where it was quarried is listed,...

A stone tools and equipment catalog. (New Literature).
February 1, 2003... A stone tools and equipment catalog is currently available from GranQuartz. The book is divided into sections, including a section on small tools and machines, environmental safety equipment and blades. A total of 10 sections fill the 118-page...

A catalog about the company. (New Literature).
February 1, 2003... Mineracao Alto Das Pedras Ltda. (MAP) now offers a catalog about the company and the Brazilian genuine slate it offers. The publication is complete with descriptions of the business as well as pictures of the manufacturing plant, tile and slab...