Stone World articles from February 2004

Stone World archives from February 2004

ITSS-New York 2004 is set for July 15 to 17 at the Javits Center ...(Newsline)(International Tile & Stone Show)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... At the request of many major companies in the tile, stone and machinery industries, the management of the International Tile & Stone Show (ITSS) has created a major East Coast marketing opportunity--ITSS-New York. The show, which held a...

Masonry Institute holds Marble and Granite Expo ...
February 1, 2004... The latest edition of the Marble and Granite Expo hosted by the International Masonry Institute (IMI) and the Marble Setters and Finishers Local 21 BAC was one of the most successful in the event's six-year history. The day-long program...

New warehouse opens in Cleveland, OH ...(Newsline)(Universal Granite & Marble Inc.'s new facility)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... Universal Granite & Marble Inc. (UGM) of Illinois continued with its expansion program by opening a new warehouse and showroom in Cleveland, OH. The company, already with operations in Downtown Chicago, Naperville, IL, and Detroit, MI, has been...

Stone trade show is slated for September in Istanbul, Turkey ...(Newsline)(Natural Stone 2004)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... "Natural Stone 2004," the International Marble & Natural Stone Products and Technologies Exhibition, is set for September 2 to 5 at CNR Expo in Istanbul, Turkey. The show is being organized by CNR International Trade Fairs, Inc, with support...

One liners ...(Dave Burrill, Michael Morrissey, Alex Leeson appointed)(Milestone Imports)(GranQuartz)
February 1, 2004... GranQuartz announced the hiring of Dave Burrill for its Mid-Atlantic sales territory, which includes Delaware, Maryland, Washington, DC, and New Jersey. Burrill has over 15 years of sales experience in contractor related products, including...

Stone column: fueling the fire.(public participation of StonExpo and International Tile & Stone Show)
February 1, 2004... Late last year, I attended two industry trade shows within a span of three weeks--the International Tile & Stone Show (ITSS) in Las Vegas, NV, and StonExpo in Atlanta, GA. And while I appreciate the face-to-face meetings with members of the...

Statistics.(imports)(Illustration)
February 1, 2004... IMPORTS TO THE U.S. OCTOBER 2003 Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE COUNTRIES U.S. $ TONS ARAB EMIRATES 4,870 24 ARGENTINA ...

Turkish association to participate at Coverings 2004.(News)(Istanbul Mineral Exporters Association)
February 1, 2004... ISTANBUL, TURKEY -- The Istanbul Mineral Exporters Association is planning to make its presence felt in the North American marketplace, as it will exhibit at the Coverings exposition from March 23 to 26 in Orlando, FL, with its 27 companies....

New warehouse/showroom.(News)(opened a new natural stone slab/tile warehouse and showroom)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -- AG&M (Architectural Granite and Marble) has announced that it has opened a new natural stone slab/tile warehouse and showroom in Oklahoma City, OK. The company now has four slab and tile distribution facilities (Austin, TX;...

New distribution.(News)(GranQuartz's distribution agreements)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... TUCKER, GA -- GranQuartz is pleased to announce the signing of exclusive North American distribution rights for Seelbach milling machines and Manzelli vacuum lifters. The two workhorses in Seelbach line of stationary milling and polishing...

Museum upgrade.(News)(Saint Louis Art Museum)
February 1, 2004... ST. LOUIS, MO -- Overlooking Missouri's Forest Park Grand Basin, the Saint Louis Art Museum stands just as proud as it did nearly a century ago, when it was built for the World's Fair in 1904. While the museum still presents a stately facade,...

New supplier for tile setting.(News)(Master Tile, Bonsal Co.)
February 1, 2004... CHARLOTTE, NC -- Bonsal[R] has been selected by Master Tile as a key supplier for tile setting materials. Bonsal American is an OldCastle[R] company founded over 100 years ago with over 40 years experience with tile setting products. Master...

Supplying natural stone throughout the year; based in Boyertown, PA, Rolling Rock Building Stone supplies natural stone from the quarries of Southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond.(Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry)
February 1, 2004... On the drive to Rolling Rock Building Stone's facility in Boyertown, PA, visitors can really get a feel for the area's history in natural stone. Throughout the hills of this Southeastern Pennsylvania region, there are scores of farmhouses,...

A leading source of Turkish stone; as a producer of fine Turkish marble, Tekmar has been honing its craft for more than a decade.(Turkish Stone)
February 1, 2004... In 1991, Tekmar established a production facility on approximately a 470,000-square-foot parcel of land in Bilecik, Turkey, with the specific intention of producing marble for the foreign market. This goal was achieved, as a total of 99% of the...

Producing Turkish marble for 25 years; for a quarter of a century, the Ozer Marble Group of Afyon, Turkey, has been working to strengthen its status worldwide as a leading producer of Turkish marble.(Turkish Stone)
February 1, 2004... For the past 25 years, the Ozer Marble Group has been actively involved in the Turkish marble industry. And during this time, the company has continually evolved and expanded. Today, it has grown to include a headquarters in Afyon, 14 quarries,...

Producing Old World charm in Turkey; with numerous quarry sites and a large fabricating facility, Tureks A.S. of Afyon, Turkey, has built a reputation as a high-end producer of Turkish marble and travertine.(Turkish Stone)
February 1, 2004... Many of the products offered by Tureks A.S. of Afyon, Turkey, capture the essence of an Old World style. The company, which opened its operation in 1982, is a quarrier and manufacturer of Turkish travertine and marble. With a large stoneworking...

Focusing on Turkish granite and travertine: Granitas Granit has various granite and travertine natural stone quarries throughout Turkey, which is processed at the company's multiple production plants.(Turkish Stone)
February 1, 2004... Granitas Granit Sanayi ve Pazarlama A.S. heads the production of four quarries in different regions of Turkey. It was founded by the Turkish industrial group Borusan in 1989 and gave the granite branch to its chairman at the time, Suat Sarisoy...

Expanding to the U.S. market: the Turkish stone producer, Mermertay, has recently expanded its market focus to the U.S. and continues import and export natural stone.(Turkish Stone)
February 1, 2004... Mermertay is a quarrier and processor of natural stone that was founded in 1995 by its mother company Aydin Linyit. In 1910, Aydin Linyit originally began its production as a mining company, with its headquarters in Izmir, Turkey. It then...

Making the transition to stone processing; after working for 10 years in the mining of non-ferrous metals, Ber-Oner Mining Inc. changed its business strategy and became a producer of Turkish marble.(Turkish Stone)
February 1, 2004... While Ber-Oner Mining Inc. has been in operation since 1987, the company did not start working in the stone industry until nearly a decade later. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, it initially established itself as a leader in mining non-ferrous...

Capitalizing on a global market; as a producer of Turkish marble and travertine, Basaranlar of Denizli, Turkey, exports its material to more than 50 countries worldwide.(Turkish Stone)
February 1, 2004... Basaranlar was established in 1979, dealing with transportation and construction materials until 1990. Since then, the company opened a state-of-the-art stone processing plant in Denizli, Turkey. Over the years, it has continued to grow, and...

Munitions building is reinvented with Brazilian slate; the internal structure of the Watertown Arsenal Building 311 features two Brazilian slates, aesthetically modernizing its appeal while still capturing the essence of the old factory.(Renovation & Restoration)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2004... In the quaint town of Watertown, MA, the Watertown Arsenal stands as a 360,000-square-foot multitenant office complex. The structure in the complex known as Building 311 was originally created in 1917 as a munitions factory and has recently...

Mirroring a Western sunset with Brazilian slate; the designers for a prestigious law office in Salt Lake City, UT, selected Raja Sunset slate for its brilliant color and texture.(Renovation & Restoration)
February 1, 2004... There's something about the red-orange hues of the Utah landscape that inspired the design team for a law office in Salt Lake City, UT, to use Raja Sunset slate as a backdrop for the firm's waiting area. Creating a focal point for the space,...

Protecting a modern Washington landmark; although it is a relatively new building, the stonework at the Italian Embassy in Washington, DC, needed to be addressed to retain its natural beauty.(Renovation & Restoration)
February 1, 2004... Officially inaugurated in 2000, the external facade of the Italian Embassy in Washington, DC, needed to be addressed last year. During its first four years, the city's tough climate proved to be somewhat demanding of the building's stonework....

Frequently asked questions about sealers, penetrating sealers and impregnators.(Technical Forum)
February 1, 2004... Q: What is a sealer, impregnator and penetrating sealer? How do they differ? A: The terminology used in the stone industry can be confusing and often misused. The following are some definitions that will help clear up this confusion. ...

Roundup of stone cleaners and sealers; products for the care and treatment of stone continue to improve with the production of new formulas and improvement of standard formulas.
February 1, 2004... Preserving the look of natural stone is critical to ensuring a successful stone application. With this in mind, numerous companies have specialized in providing sealers and cleaning products that prevent damage to natural stone surfaces and can...

Record-breaking attendance at StonExpo 2003; an increased marketing campaign and stronger support from industry associations were just two reasons why StonExpo 2003 received its highest level of attendee and exhibitor participation.
February 1, 2004... Organizers of the StonExpo and Marble Institute of America (MIA) Convention, which was held from December 4 to 6, 2003 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, were pleased to report that the latest edition of the show set a new...

2003 MIA Pinnacle Award winners honored; the Marble Institute of America (MIA) recently recognized several residential and commercial designs, which demonstrated a unique use of natural stone as well as superior craftsmanship.
February 1, 2004... As in years past, the Marble Institute of America, Inc. (MIA) announced the winners of its Pinnacle Awards during the joint MIA Convention/StonExpo exhibition, which was held from December 4 to 6, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. This prestigious award...

Changes for Coverings 2004: with a new management team and exhibition hall in Orlando, FL, new improvements are expected to be seen at Coverings 2004, which will take place from March 23 to 26.
February 1, 2004... Now in its 17th year, Coverings 2004 will be held from March 23 to 26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Not only is the exhibition under the new management of National Trade Productions (NTP), but it will also be moving to...

Seminar program.(schedule)(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... Coverings will also feature an extensive conference program, which targets a variety of fields and specialties. "There is a forum or conference or workshop or exhibit for everyone at Coverings 2004," stated Christian. "We want the participants...

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... February 18-22, 2004 | Building Stone Institute Convention Westin Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, TX. Contact: Building Stone Institute (BSI), (847) 846-7153; Fax: (847) 841-7153; E-mail: buildingstone@netzero.net. March 9-11, 2004 | The...

Stone Care International, Inc. (SCI) recently introduced Stone Spray-N-Seal[TM], its revolutionary new sealer guaranteed to lock out all oil-based and water-based stains.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Stone Care International, Inc. (SCI) recently introduced Stone Spray-N-Seal[TM], its revolutionary new sealer guaranteed to lock out all oil-based and water-based stains. It is the only spray-on sealer in the industry, and provides excellent...

The Bostik Findley Flooring Group has announced the development and selection of 19 new grout colors, and the introduction of a new Hydroment Grout Color Kit.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The Bostik Findley Flooring Group has announced the development and selection of 19 new grout colors, and the introduction of a new Hydroment Grout Color Kit. After teaming up with a color consultancy and conducting consumer focus groups,...

ETemplate Electronic Templating System now offers an updated version of the ETemplate Photo[TM] system--the ETemplate Photo Version 2.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... ETemplate Electronic Templating System now offers an updated version of the ETemplate Photo[TM] system--the ETemplate Photo Version 2. The system uses high-resolution digital photography as its data collection medium, and is ideal for...

Bonsal.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Bonsal now offers solid marble shelves to accent its PreFormed Niches. The new marble shelf pieces make it easier and faster for contractors to tile the niches on the job. The company has been successful in selling its recessed shower niches,...

Simec S.p.A. has introduced the Simec F2200RX calibrating machine for granite slabs.(New Equipment)
February 1, 2004... Simec S.p.A. has introduced the Simec F2200RX calibrating machine for granite slabs. This new machine uses modern technology, such as ball recycling guides, to control the positioning of the calibrating spindles and translation of the beam with...

TI-Pro[TM], a division of the North American Tile Tool Co., is now offering the professional wheel kits.(New Equipment)
February 1, 2004... TI-Pro[TM], a division of the North American Tile Tool Co., is now offering the professional wheel kits. The kits are available in two sizes, 7/8-inch and 1/2-inch. The 7/8-inch Carbide Replacement Wheel Kit--PCK2005--is used for all TI-Pro...

Marmo Meccanica has introduced the LTT 621 polishing machine.(New Equipment)
February 1, 2004... Marmo Meccanica has introduced the LTT 621 polishing machine. The LTT 621 is a compact straight-belt polishing machine for round and flat edges up to 6 cm in thickness. This new machine has the ability to shape rounded edges without the use of...

The Art of Stone.(New Literature)
February 1, 2004... "The Art of Stone." Collection of beautiful installation photographs and close-up product images showcases the relationship between the aesthetic and practical uses of natural stone. Comprehensive sections feature the finest of Arizona...

The National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades (NTC) has introduced its new stain removal program for stone and porous surfaces.(New Literature)
February 1, 2004... The National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades (NTC) has introduced its new stain removal program for stone and porous surfaces. "This program is simple," stated author Fred Hueston of NTC. "Insert the CD into your computer and open...

Aqua Mix Inc. now offers the Stone Care Guide.(New Literature)
February 1, 2004... Aqua Mix Inc. now offers the Stone Care Guide. It features sealers, enhancers, adhesives and stone restoration and maintenance kits. Every section features a number of products, with detailed descriptions of each. On the back of the brochure,...

Regio offers a wide spectrum of natural stones and mosaic patterns in its new catalog, which features the Talavera Tile & Stone Collection.(New Literature)
February 1, 2004... Regio offers a wide spectrum of natural stones and mosaic patterns in its new catalog, which features the Talavera Tile & Stone Collection. This brochure includes photographs of the company's latest collection, illustrating different uses for...

Machine of the month.
February 1, 2004... The new Contourbreton NC260 by Breton S.p.A. of Castello di Godego (Treviso), Italy, is the alternative to the NC250 for those who want a larger worktable. Like all of Breton's contouring machines, the Contourbreton NC260 has been specifically...

Stone of the month.
February 1, 2004... This Stone of the Month supplied by Tekmar, Istanbul, Turkey. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project. To...