Stone World articles from January 2004

Stone World archives from January 2004

New facility for Tenax.(News)(Tenax USA)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... CHARLOTTE, NC -- Tenax USA opened its new U.S. warehouse and offices in Septemebr, and the event was inaugurated by the company's officers from Italy, including Gino Bombana, Tenax S.p.A. president. The new building has a total space of...

New saw installed.(News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... RUTLAND, VT -- Vermont Quarries Corp. of Rutland, VT has installed a new wire saw from Wires Engineering. This enables Vermont Quarries to cut slabs of any thickness very quickly and efficiently, based on their customers needs. Vermont marble...

Award presentation.(News)(Edilgraniti Outstanding Associate Award, 2003)
January 1, 2004... VERONA, ITALY -- During Marmomacc this year, the Edilgraniti Outstanding Associate Award for 2003 was presented to John Ganster Sr. of the Verona Marble Co. of Dallas, TX, at the restaurant 12 Apostoli in the heart of historic Verona. ...

Reducing business costs.(News)
January 1, 2004... CLEVELAND, OH -- Members of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) can look forward to saving substantially on two core business operations--credit card processing and payment collections--as a result of new alliances the leading natural stone...

New ownership.(News)
January 1, 2004... VERONA, ITALY -- During Marmomacc 2003, Diamant Boart S.A. held a press conference to announce changes in the company, including its new ownership. The company, which is a manufacturer and distributor of diamond tools and equipment for the...

U.S. stone consumption exceeds ceramic tile value in 2002: a comprehensive "Stone Product Industry Report" has been completed, and it paints a positive picture for the U.S. marketplace in the present and beyond.(Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants )
January 1, 2004... Unlike the ceramic tile industry, there has been very little statistical information available about the U.S. stone industry that would enable businesses to effectively plan and forecast their sales and marketing efforts, or to attract outside...

Marmomacc enjoys a breakout year in Verona: celebrating its 38th year, Marmomacc took place in Italy in October 2003, and it saw the best results in years, with solid attendance and outstanding exhibits.(Marmomacc 2003 )
January 1, 2004... Following two down years--primarily due to international turmoil--Marmomacc 2003 showed a marked improvement over previous years, with increased attendance and a lively exhibition floor. The 38th edition of Marmomacc took center stage in...

American stone announces the formation of The Retail Edge Group (REG).(Press Release)
January 1, 2004... Anthony Grasso, President of American Stone Inc., announced today the creation of a special new company called THE RETAIL EDGE GROUP (REG). "This organization will be dedicated to the activities that take place in the front of our dealer stores...

AIA continuing education course in Verona.
January 1, 2004... Every year, VeronaFiere--in collaboration with Stone World, ICE (Italian Foreign Trade Institute) and the Video Stone Library in Volargne, Verona--organize a training course in "The Use of Stone and Marble in Modern Architecture" for U.S....

Architecture students are awarded for stone designs.
January 1, 2004... As in the past, Marmomacc's interaction with the architecture community included practicing architects as well as students of the profession. At this year's edition of Marmomacc in Verona, Italy, a student architectural competition among...

Touring the exhibit halls of Marmomacc 2003.
January 1, 2004... Stone Suppliers Akdo--Balya Luna from Turkey, which has a light gray tone with flecks of black and white, available in a flamed and polished finish Circle No. 297 Alony Marble Ltd.--demonstrated how limestone is a suitable...

Diamond drilling in the New Stone Age: selecting the right diamond core drill for your stone application is critical to the success of a project.
January 1, 2004... In today's growing changing stone industry, fabricators, installers and maintenance personnel encounter a wide variety of applications and challenges. The ever-increasing variety of ultra-hard, expensive, engineered and exotic stone materials...

Glossary of stone terms.(Glossary)
January 1, 2004... A abrasive finish--a flat non-reflective surface finish for marble. abutment--a solid stone "springer" at the lowest point of an arch or vault. adhered--veneer secured and supported through adhesion to an approved bonding material...

International glossary of stone terms.
January 1, 2004... 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.
January 1, 2004... Alicante Marble Association Paseo de los Molinos, 23 Novelda (Alicante), 03660, Spain 34-96-560-6420 Fax: 34-96-560-5245 info@marmoldealicante.com www.marmoldealicante.com All India Granites & Stone Association ...

Trade names.
January 1, 2004... 3D Laser Scanner--Scan technology (Scantech) ApS 5-Axes CNC Machining Center--Burkhardt GmbH 511 H20--Miracle Sealants & Abrasives Co. 511 Impregnator--Miracle Sealants & Abrasives Co. 511 Porous Plus--Miracle Sealants &...

Trade shows & organizers.
January 1, 2004... EVENT: 17th International Marble And Granite Fair LOCATION: Vitoria ES Brazil TIME OF YEAR: February 10-13, 2004 ORGANIZER: Cachoeiro Stone Fair, Av lose Rato, 1117, Serra, ES 29160-790, BRAZIL EMAIL:...

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2004... January 28-30, 2004 | Surfaces Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Owned and operated by Hanley-Wood Exhibitions. Sponsored by the World Floor Covering Association. Contact: 1-800-547-3477; International calls contact:...

Stone suppliers.(Directory)
January 1, 2004... A & S Sales, Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 458 S. Pickett St. Alexandria, VA 22304-4706 (703) 461-8200 Fax: (703) 461-8403 A & S Marble & Granite Imports 5351 Royal Woods Pkwy. Tucker, GA 30084 (770) 414-5123 Fax: (770)...

Fabricating equipment & supplies.
January 1, 2004... Abrasia Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 48-22 217 St. Bayside, NY 11364 (718) 224-6779 Fax: (718) 224-5989 Abrasive Enterprises Inc. 149A Industrial Crescent Summerside, PEI, PE C1N 5P8 Canada (800) 668-0664...

Installation & Stone Care Materials & Supplies.
January 1, 2004... Akemi North America [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1711 Church St. Holbrook, NY 11741 (877) GO-AKEMI Fax: (631) 563-4655 www.akemina.com REPS: Braxton-Bragg Corp., Brian Gambrell, (800) 575-44014 Fax: (800) 915-5501; Regent Stone...

Stone style.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... * by Michael Reis & Jennifer Adams Gibbs Smith, Publisher This attractive, colorful book--written by the editors of Stone World--features natural stone in a full range of design applications, from an elegant streamlined look to a rustic...

The power of stone: an interactive guide to stone selection, design and application.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... By: The Building Materials Learning Center[TM] Teach yourself and your sales people about stone. This cutting edge CD-Rom and Guidebook follows step by step the aspects and primary concerns of selecting and specifying stone for any...

2004 Stone World Buyers Guide.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... The directory to the international stone industry, this essential desk reference lists stone and stone-related companies throughout the world, cross referenced by products sold. Whether you're looking for marble tile or installation products or...

2 stone fabrication videos: measuring & templating countertops.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Frederick M. Hueston and Keith Graves Designed to show how to construct a simple template for stone, engineered stone, solid surface countertops. From basic template construction to an introduction to the latest in electronic templating....

Rodding & repair of stone countertops.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Frederick M. Hueston Covers the entire procedure from cutting the rodding groove to types of rod to use, type of adhesive, and rod placement. Shows how to repair a broken granite countertop-how to glue it together, color match,grind and...

How to polish & restore marble flooring.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Frederick M. Hueston This new video will show you step-by-step how to resurface and polish marble flooring from grinding and removing lippage and scratches to achieving a highly reflective polish. Reference manual, resource directory,...

Stone restoration & maintenance troubleshooting guide.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Frederick M. Hueston Covers over 300 problems and solutions. A must for anyone in the marble and stone restoration or maintenance industry. 358 page $73.95 U.S. ($120.00 Intl.)

Architectural stone: fabrication, installation and selection.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Mark A. Chacon Provides builing professionals with everything needed to select, design with, and install the full range of natural stone on any project. From history of stone use, to explanations of quarrying process and fabrication...

Stone refinishing & maintenance bible.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Frederick M. Hueston The most complete work of its kind. Filled with nearly 500 pages of information for the refinishing, polishing, sealing and maintenance of stone flooring. Contents include: 1-Geology and Stone Identification;...

How to polish & restore marble vanity & furniture tops.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Frederick M. Hueston This new video will show you step by step how easy it is to restore marble tops to an original shine with easy-to-follow instructions and short-cuts & trade secrets. Reference manual & trouble-shooting guide...

Modern stone cladding.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Michael D. Lewis, Architect Modern Stone Cladding: Design and Installation of Exterior Dimension Stone Systems shows you how to select, design and install stone cladding systems for exterior walls. New engineering applications and...

Stone, an introduction.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Asher Shadmon This well-established introduction to stone provides a link between the basics and high-tech developments and presents a clear guide for all interested in finding out about stone--whether for profit, development or local...

The way I do it.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Aaron's Marble This 45 minute video (specify VHS or DVD) will show you how to fabricate and install natural stone countertops. It will show the average tradesman, who has a working knowledge of hand tools, how to fabricate and install a...

The architects/designers guide to stone & tile restoration/maintenance.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Frederick M. Hueston A must for architects, designers and contractors involved with writing specifications for stone & tile restoration and maintenance. Contents include: 1-Geology and Stone Identification; 2-Quarrying & Fabrication;...

Stone fabrication techniques & tips.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... by Keith Graves This is the only manual specifically designed for the stone fabricator. Contains information on: Stone Identification, Selecting Slabs, Layout and Cutting, Face Polishing, Edge Shaping. Sink/Cooktop Cutouts, Equipment,...

Designing with stone.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)
January 1, 2004... Ealing Publications Ltd. Designing with Stone brings together current recommendations and method for the choice and use of granite, marble, slate and other stones in building construction, interior design and land-scaping, with...