Stone World articles from July 2002

Stone World archives from July 2002

Tennesse Valley Marble acquires Imperial Black Marble Co. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Tennessee Valley Marble, Inc. of Friendsville, TN, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Imperial Black Marble Co. of Thorn Hill, TN. Imperial Black marble has been used in a wide variety of projects over the past 60 years, including...

Marble Institute of Amerca appoints director of education. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Marble Institute of America, Inc. (MIA) has appointed Vince Marazita as its education director, a key staff position at the international trade association serving the natural stone industry. Marazita will coordinate the MIA seminar...

New machinery warehouse opens it doors. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Sierra Tools & Abrasive has announced the opening of its new machinery warehouse in San Leandro, CA. The company will stock fabrication equipment from respected Italian manufacturers such as TE.Co Macchine, CoBalm, Nuova Mondial Mec, Ghines and...

Staff changes announced at Regent Products. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Tim Siviter, President of Regent Products and Marmoelettromeccanica USA, headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, has announced several staff changes. Paul Whitfield has been promoted from General Manager to Vice President. Whitfield began his...

IGM opens new warehouse in Jacksonville, FL. (Newsline).
July 1, 2002... International Granite & Marble Corp. is pleased to announce the opening of a warehouse in Jacksonville, FL, making it their 10th in the country. The new location has 30,000 square feet of warehouse space with an overhead crane and showroom...

One liners. (Newsline).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... Vermont Quarries Corp. is celebrating 100 years of operation and its new marble processing facility -- located within the historic Vermont Danby Quarry -- with a grand opening event and tour on July 19. For those interested in attending, call...

A showcase of innovation.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... In this issue of Stone World, we present our annual "Showcase," a collection of information on companies from all sectors of the stone industry -- including stone suppliers as well as providers of machinery, fabricating accessories,...

Statistics.(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... STATISTICS IMPORTS TO THE U.S. MARCH 2002 Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE MARBLE * COUNTRIES U.S. $ TONS U.S. $...

Training workshops. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... BARRINGTON, NH -- Conproco, Inc. recently held the first series of training workshops to introduce the proper techniques for using their new on-site color matching stone repair mortar system, Mimic Matrix. The system is comprised of nine...

Fundraising campaign introduced. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... SPOKANE, WA -- Bringing its waterjet cutting and etching abilities into fundraising projects, Precision H2O now offers waterjet cut materials for logos, patterns or motifs along with organization and donor names on a variety of natural stone...

Customer and employee appreciation. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ORLANDO, FL -- The annual Laticrete International, Inc. Coverings[R] reception for valued customers, employees and industry friends was recently held at Orlando's Rosen Centre Hotel. The reception offered live music, drinks, various seafood...

Burlington Slate helps restore Stirling Castle. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... STIRLING SCOTLAND - Burlington Slate announced its association with the third phase of restoration of Stirling Castle. Burlington's roofing slate was specified to provide a match for the original local Aberfoyle slate roofing material. Used on...

Joining forces to create a top-notch fabrication facility. (Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry).(J&R KMS Custom Flooring, company history)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The result of the collaboration between two companies, J&R KMS Custom Flooring of Las Vegas, NV, maintains high standards to increase efficiency and broaden its market Less than two years ago, Monte Del Dotto, Koral Vaughn and John...

Coverings 2002 returns to Orlando.(2002 floor coverings annual trade show, Orlando, Florida)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Visitors from around the world gathered at Coverings to view of the latest trends in color and texture of natural stone, as well as fabricating equipment and installation products After taking place in New Orleans a year ago, Coverings 2002...

AIA Convention focuses on stone and tile.(2002 American Institute of Architects Convention and Exposition, Charlotte, North Carolina)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Drawing architects and specifiers from around the country, the American Institute of Architects Convention and Expo in Charlotte, NC, once again included the Stone and Tile Pavilion As usual, the AIA National Convention and Exposition...

2002 Tucker Awards -- honoring excellence in concept and design.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Surrounded by 200 members of the architectural and design community, the annual presentation of the BSI Tucker Awards honored stone projects based on excellence. The Building Stone Institute (BSI) awarded eight projects with a 2002 Tucker...

Symbolic architecture honored by IMM Carrara.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Although political events have plagued the Middle East for the past few years, stone production was not affected, as the International Marble Architectural Awards highlighted significant natural stone works completed in the Middle East and...

Creating a dramatic effect with granite: three types of granite -- in varying sizes and textures -- were implemented in the lobby design of Peakview Tower in Denver, CO, to achieve a rich appearance.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Sitting in the heart of the technology hub of Denver, CO, Peakview Tower is surrounded by unparalleled views of the Rocky Mountains and the city's downtown area. The 10-story commercial building, which is part of Greenwood Plaza Office Park, is...

Natural stone portrays the "Western vernacular": for the Roaring Fork Club in Basalt, CO, the natural environment dictated the appropriate use of stone.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... While stone is a typical material used in the construction of lodges and cabins, there is a distinct method to the way in which it was used in the buildings of the Roaring Fork Club, a private club located in Basalt, CO. "The overall...

IGM opens new warehouse in Jacksonville, FL. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... International Granite and Marble Corp. (IGM) is pleased to announce the opening of their 10th warehouse in Jacksonville, FL. IGM's new location has 30,000 square feet of warehouse space with an overhead crane and showroom space, as well as a...

Antolini Luigi exhibits new presentation of stone. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Stone Gallery, a new type of showroom for marble, is a marketing idea, which makes the Antolini Luigi Co. an innovator in the presentation of stone. In this showroom, marble is not shown in conventional single slabs, but is presented...

Calibrated stone slabs offer fabrication advantages. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Calibrated slabs of natural stone are available from Grein Italia of Verona, Italy. These slabs are available in thicknesses ranging from 3/8 inch to 1 9/16 inch (1 to 4 cm) and in sizes up to 11 1/2 x 6 1/2 feet. The thickness tolerance is +/-...

Providing complete service from extraction to installation. (Showcase 2002).(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Rocamat sne is a French limestone quarrier and fabricator. According to the company, only a few natural stone producers can provide a complete service from extraction to the site, and Rocamat is one of them. The company provides complete...

Tekmar a name you can trust. (Showcase 2002).(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Combining the latest technology with an experienced team of professionals, Tekmar offers the finest service, no matter where in the world. The company's cutting-edge facilities are equipped with all of the technological infrastructure necessary...

An offering of materials from around the world. (Showcase 2002).(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Granitex is a world leader in the granite and marble field. Founded in 1962, Granitex deals in materials from all over the world, including Brazil, India, North America, Scandinavia, Italy, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Spain and Russia. Granitex...

P. F. Chang's China Bistro turns to Durango Stone[TM] to enhance an atmosphere of mystery and legend. (Showcase 2002).(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... P. F. Chang's China Bistro, the fast-growing restaurant concept delighting the palettes of patrons across America, cultivates a rich decor of mystery and legend reminiscent of an ancient Asian culture. Paul Fleming, the founding "P.F." of...

French limestone by Francepierre. (Showcase 2002).(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Francepierre is a long-established group of companies producing and processing French limestone materials. Its own network of quarries is located in Burgundy and in the Southwest of France, source of a large range of materials. The...

What exactly is "The Weakest Link[TM]?". (Showcase 2002).(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... At Coverings (R) 2001 International Trade Show, Laticrete International Inc. created quite a stir with a 12-foot climbing wall contest. The "Climb the 310 Wall and Capture the Flag" wall was created to promote the "New European Technology"...

Taking the natural stone all over the world. (Showcase 2002).(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Esteve & Manez is a leading Spanish company located in Novelda (Spain). Its activity is focused on the extracting, processing and exportation of natural stone. One of the main features is its supply capacity. The magnitude, variety and richness...

Marmo Meccanica USA offers the LBF-1 stationary table edge polishing machine. (Showcase 2002).(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Now available from Marmo Meccanica USA is the LBF-1 stationary table edge polishing machine. This piece of equipment contains: * A spindle inclining system by means of levers * Initial and final limits of the longitudinal spindle run...

Finding success through experience and quality. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Burlington is not only the largest and oldest remaining slate quarry within the English Lake District, but is also the U.K.'s leading manufacturer of natural stone products. The company's history dates back to 1843, when Henry VIII, Lord...

Cremar S.p.A. and Cremar France. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The finest granites from around the world, plus exclusive French limestone, are available from Cremar in slabs, tiles, field-dressed panels and architectural elements. The company sends greetings to its colleagues from Coverings, and looks...

New product catalog from Mystic Granite & Marble. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Introducing Mystic Granite & Marble's new product catalog featuring over 100 pages of granite, marble, travertine and onyx hand-selected from around the world. Each product is showcased in a large 4- x 6-inch actual size format for ease of...

Mystic Granite & Marble exclusively offers popular NileStone SM. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Mystic Granite & Marble proudly presents NileStone flooring: nearly identical in appearance of Jerusalem stone, yet half the price. Exclusive to Mystic Granite & Marble, NileStone is now stocked in two colors, Galala and Sunny Dark, and two...

Matrix Stone products list of satisfied clients. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... "The main reason we decided to purchase our Matrix GSC-200l Gantry Saw is that we learned a long time go that if we planned on being the best then to settle or nothing but the best. We take great satisfaction in working king with Matrix, their...

Matrix Stone products list of satisfied clients. (Showcase 2002).
July 1, 2002... "We are a start-up company and purchased and installed our new Matrix GSC-2001 Ganry Saw eight months ago. We have since that time added six employees to our company and are looking for six more to keep up with our increasing backlog of jobs....

Achilli MBS/CE Gantry Saw. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Braxton-Bragg, the exclusive U.S. Distributor of Achilli, offers sale and support for the top-of-the-line Achilli MBS/CE Gantry Saw. The MBS is designed to handle full-sized slabs with a 10'-2" length of cut as well as a 6'-6" gantry cut. It...

Achilli Multisystem MAS/CE - the edge polisher that cuts! (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The Achilli MAS Multisystem saw was designed to provide several functions in the fabrication process. With its hydraulic pop-up rollers, the MAS allows easy loading of full slabs or already cut pieces. It features a built-in water recycling...

Diamant-D CNC tooling. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Braxton-Bragg has teamed up with Diamant-D of Italy by offering CNC tooling for all CNC machines such as the Intermac, Breton, Brembana, Bavelloni, Odyssey, as well as other CNC polishing equipment. DiamantD's unique Position 2 Cutter was...

Martini Lindo water clarifying system. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The Lindo no-flocculent water clarifier is an indispensable tool in the stone industry. The Linda system is able to clarify water generated by many industrial processes without having to introduce any chemical additive (flocculent,...

Superior Stone Products, Inc. an evolution of a leader. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Superior Adhesives was chartered in 1997 with a mission to manufacture and distribute the finest natural stone adhesives in the world. Five years later, the company has evolved into a leading supplier of several prominent product lines and...

MG Titanium technology. (Showcase 2002).(includes related article)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Having established a reputation for delivering premium products to stone fabricators, Superior seized an opportunity in 2000 to exclusively represent MG, the global leader in diamond blade technology located in Torino, Italy. With over 40 years...

The Superior bridge saw. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... When Superior began representing a premier line of stoneworking equipment in 2001, the company was renamed Superior Stone Products, Inc. Always committed to quality products, the Superior team worked with an experienced manufacturer of stone...

Celebrating 30 years. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... GranQuartz, celebrating its 30th year, continues to lead the way in serving the stone and tile industries with superior and innovative products and service. The exclusive importer of world-class ADI CNC tools, GranQuartz stocks the largest...

A supplier of Diarex Diamond Blades. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... GranQuartz offers first-class service and selection in its lineup of Diarex Diamond Blades. From 11-foot block saw blades to 4-inch dry cut blades, GranQuartz offers the finest selection of blades in the industry. Backed by 30 years...

Offering an extensive selection of tools and equipment to the stone industry. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... With worldwide trading partners in Germany, Australia and Canada, GranQuartz offers the most extensive selection of tools and equipment to the trade, including world-class ADI CNC tools, Ghines routers and router bits, DiamondWright diamond...

New products from Custom Building Products meet needs of tile professionals. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... With its open, modern appearance, the demand for large-format tile is growing at an increasingly rapid rate in both residential and commercial settings. rhe U.S. Department of Commerce reports that sales of tile larger than 12 x 12 inches are...

New Palazzo Collection for floors and walls. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Piedra de Durango, along with its sister factory, Texas Limestone, and U.S. sales and shipping headquarters, Cordova Stone, have joined to form Alkusari Stone, a full-service stone manufacturing and design company providing an efficient process...

The addition of SARD USA. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Bonanza Trade and Supply of Los Angeles is proud to announce the addition of SARD USA to its distribution line of fine products. Well established in Europe as the premier crane made specifically for slab management, SARD Autogru of Carrara,...

Quarrying for more than 60 years. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... In 1939, Furrer -- an Italian quarrying and fabricating operation -- was started by a Swiss family. And while the company has been in continuous business for more than 60 years, it has been under the direction of its current owner -- Gino Mazzi...

Johnson Marble Machinery, a great investment for your future. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The future of edge profiling machines is here. Johnson Marble Machinery Inc, has developed the latest in affordable linear edge profiling machines. Introducing the EZ-EDGE. This newly developed liner edge-profiling machine was designed with an...

M+Q's road to success. (Showcase 2002).(M+Q Granit AG)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2002... Since its development, M+Q has specialized in the trading of marble and granite through exclusive agreements with some of the most important producers. The main markets of M+Q were Switzerland, Italy, Germany, France and Austria. During...

Marmoelecttromeccanica keeps up with new modern technology to promote growth. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Marmoelecttromeccanica is specialized in the construction of portable electric machines for shaping, profiling and polishing marble and granite, bridge saws, single-head edge-polishing machines, CNC workstation and diamond tools (both...

Edilgraniti S.R.L. / AustralAsian Granite Pty. Ltd. (Showcase 2002).(marketing strategy)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Edilgraniti s.r.l., established in 1961, has recently introduced several new granites to the world market from Australia. This follows Edilgraniti's investment in the latest processing technology and continuing commitment to quality. A...

Continued expansion. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Marmoelettromeccanica USA, a division of Regent Products based in Virginia Beach, VA, continues to expand its heavy equipment division. The company's line of equipment now includes the Bristol straight-line polisher and three models of bridge...

Source of marble for more than 100 years. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Vermont Danby marble has been utilized for over 1 00 years throughout the world. Monuments and skyscrapers as well as many historical buildings have proven that Danby marble is the choice of architects and designers. The unique crystal...

Focus on bowl hole finishing. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Stone Boss Industries offers a complete line of tools and machinery for the grinding and polishing of sink bowl holes. 5" diameter curved cutting blades from Pear Abrasive are offered for marble and granite. A curved core allows this blade...

The timeless tranquility of Jerusalem stone. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... There is something almost hypnotic about Jerusalem stone, the tanned limestone named after the city where it predominates. "Some are drawn to the color, some to the texture, and some don't even know why," offers Ami Weisz. An architect by...

Offering an assortment of Saudi granites. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Marble & Granite International Co. Ltd. (MGIC), as the holder of the quarrying concessions, offers the unique opportunity to acquire grades of Saudi granites, which are unobtainable anywhere else in the world. The very latest equipment is...

CMS North America's fantastic fleet of CNC stoneworking centers. (Showcase 2002).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... CMS North America, Inc. is a worldwide leading manufacturer of CNC high-speed machining centers and routers for natural and engineered stone and glass. CMS/Brembana offers many different models of its machines: junior, Futura, Speed3, Maxima,...

Serving more than 40 countries worldwide. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Pavlidis is one of the leading industries in the field of extraction and elaboration of natural stone. The company' s dynamic development is based on research of new materials (quarries), skilled human resources and investments on...

High performance at a solid price. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... Diamax Industries, Inc. is committed to serving the American stone industry in three distinct ways. First of all, by introducing to the market new innovations that make fabrication faster and more efficient. Second, by modifying existing...

Pietre Dure. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Cosa Marble Co. introduces a line of Pietre Dure designs as decorative borders and inserts. These items are hand made by artisans in the traditional manner. Jerusalem Gold limestone and Dynasty White marble are inlaid with semiprecious stones...

Producing high-quality blades. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... At Dimas, we produce the most cost-effective, high-quality blades in the industry by combining exclusive matrix and bond formulas with the highest grade synthetic diamonds available. Whether you cut granite, like they do in Elberton, GA, or...

U.S. Granite Machinery, Inc. is the U.S. distributor of the Sasso T-1000. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... According to U.S. Granite Machinery, the Sasso T1000 is the elite of all in-line polishing machines. The pure simplicity of the T-1000 makes running the machine a cake walk. With over 13 different edges preprogrammed into the controller,...

Dente Trading Company Inc. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Dente Trading Company Inc. has been servicing the natural stone industry in North America for almost 40 years. The company imports and distributes over 300 varieties of first quality granite slabs from all over the globe as well as marble,...

Continuing efforts to increase service, quality and new products. (Showcase 2002).(Stone Suppliers )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... After more than three years marketing our exclusive green marbles from Guatemala and stones from Colombia, we at Stone Suppliers must admit, we are very pleased with the results and support we have received from our customers. In this very...

Continuing education course on stone materials for AIA architects again offered by Veronafiere. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Veronafiere, along with co-sponsors the Italian Trade Commission and Stone World magazine, will again offer a continuing education course for U.S. architects in conjunction with MARMOMACC, the International Exhibition of Marble, Stone and...

The International Tile and Stone Show. (Showcase 2002).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... The industry is buzzing about the news -- finally, there is an international West Coast show that is 100% dedicated to the tile and stone industry. That show is the new, International Tile and Stone Show, which is being held in Las Vegas at the...

Go to gotmarble.com. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Get a gotmarble.com: * Frisbee when you sign up for a YellowPage listing $40 per year * T-shirt + frisbee when you sign up for a HomePage Link$1 60 per year * Hat + frisbee + t-shirt when you sign up for a HomePage Link + Logo...

The Cutting Edge of Diamond Blades Inc. carries a wide range of products. (Showcase 2002).(advertisment)
July 1, 2002... The Cutting Edge of Diamond Blades Inc. is one of the largest suppliers to the stone industry nationwide. We carry a wide range of products from the Italian-made Bombieri & Venturi bridge saw to router bits for CNC machines and router bits for...

Akepox 4050 Anti-slip Mix. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... The newly developed Akepox 4050 Anti-Slip Mix, by Akemi, provides the user with the ability to apply this product with ease, along with an excellent non-slipping characteristic. Akepox 4050 Anti-slip Mix is very effective on stone step treads...

One call gets you two great sources of building stone. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... One phone call puts you in contact with two of America's oldest and best suppliers of quality building stone, Anderson Bros. & Johnson and Fond du Lac Stone. For over 100 years, Anderson Bros. & Johnson (AB&J) has built a rich and colorful...

Introducing Color Marble Project Group. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Color Marble Inc., a leading importer of natural stones in California, is proud to introduce Color Marble Project Group (CMPG). CMPG is exclusively set up to service architects, designers, developers and contractors in their needs for natural...

Cam Tech Industries announces release of Laser Master L15. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Cam Tech Industries is pleased to announce the release of its latest CNC innovation, the Laser Master L15. This flying optics laser is complementing our previous model, the Laser Master L10, which has been a tremendous success. This laser...

Omag now offers the Logo 2000. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Logo 2000, a new shaping, contouring and engraving machine is now available from Omag. This numerically controlled machining center is suitable for both two- and three-dimensional applications, and can be used for on-line production as well as...

A source of tumbled and anitque stone. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... American Stone offers our customers a wide range of services and capabilities. We have perfected many new processes in our New York facility to deliver tumbled or antique materials. We can provide you special finishes such as: honed,...

Alpha Professional Tools presents a factory finish without the factory. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Alpha Professional Tools, a leading innovative producer of tooling for the natural stone industry, now brings the capability of factory finish without large machinery to fabricators and stone workers. Through the use of various Alpha products,...

Daffodil Yellow quartzite at its best. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Quartzite is an upscale non-friable stone with many applications, including flooring, wall cladding, stairs (steps, risers, platforms) and landscaping. Its non-slip properties together with its outstanding heat refraction capacity make it ideal...

CCS Stone. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... CCS Stone is clearly the choice for Rosa Aurora Marble from Portugal. The company has a long history of supplying Rosa Aurora and has a reputation for having the finest selection and most consistent supply of this world class material. The...

Indian stone processor strives for quality and innovation. (Showcase 2002).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Granite siabs from Tab India, Inc. have become legendary for their size, color, consistency, finish and turnaround time. The company excels in Indian colors, specifically, Golden Oak, Vyara, Kashmir Gold and Indian juparana Gold. To meet...

The Liberty difference ... your advantage. (Showcase 2002).
July 1, 2002... Black Absolute. Madrai Gold. Tan Brown. Black Galaxy. These are a few of the many natural legendary treasures that run deep within the land of India. At Liberty Granite we dig deep throughout India to uncover and process the finest materials...

Andrade S/A intensifies participation in the international market. (Showcase 2002).
July 1, 2002... Grupo Andrade has taken its plans for globalization to a new level. Its division, Andrade S/A Marmores e Granitos, a Brazilian leader in fabricating and exporting natural stone, is increasing its participation in the world market, where it...

Distributing slate, sandstone and quartzite. (Showcase 2002).
July 1, 2002... Echeguren Slate Inc. is proud to have a long history of importing and distributing the finest quality of slate, sandstone and quartzite available in the market today. Supplying the smallest residential project to the largest commercial jobs...