Stone World articles from July 2004

Stone World archives from July 2004

Setting industry standards.(Stone Column)
July 1, 2004... Pretty much everyone who has worked in the stone industry for any length of time knows that this business can be characterized as somewhat, um, fragmented. Now, this characterization isn't necessarily a bad thing, since the unique qualities of...

Natural Stone Council highlights stone & tile pavilion at AIA Expo.(Newsline)
July 1, 2004... The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention & Expo took place from June 10 to 12 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, and the Natural Stone Council (NSC) had a strong presence at the event, with a 2,500-square-foot exhibit....

Arizona Tile moves operation in Prescott, AZ.(Newsline)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The Prescott, AZ, branch of Arizona Tile has moved its showroom, tile warehouse, and natural stone division to a new 2-acre site on I-69. Formerly located on 6th Street, Arizona Tile has been a Prescott institution for over 20 years. Continued...

Elberton Granite Association schedules training program.(Newsline)
July 1, 2004... Elberton Granite Association, Inc., officials announce that the E.G.A is sponsoring the Monument Industry's foremost continuing education, the Elberton Granite Training Institute, for the 23rd consecutive year. "The Monument Business... A...

Online search engine is developed.(Newsline)(StoneLocator.com, Search engines)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... StoneLocator.com has developed an on-line search engine and quotation system to simplify the quest for marble, limestone, travertine, granite, ceramic tile, slate and other exotic tile products for wholesale and retail stone needs. Employing a...

One liners.(Newsline)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... A segment filmed for HGTV at KBIS in April will feature Kathleen Scranton of Laticrete International. The segment has already aired on June 27 and 28, and it will appear on July 18 ay 5 p.m. ET/PT. Any questions regarding Newsline, contact:...

Statistics.(Illustration)
July 1, 2004... IMPORTS TO THE U.S. MARCH 2004 Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE MARBLE* COUNTRIES U.S. $ TONS U.S. $ ...

Capitol undergoing renovations.(News)(Annadale Quarries, Inc.)
July 1, 2004... WASHINGTON, DC -- The new Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) in Washington, DC, is currently undergoing Phase II of construction, which will include the use of natural stone for interior walls, columns and handrails. Annadale Quarries, Inc. has been...

Slate withstands harsh climates.(News)
July 1, 2004... CUMBRIA, ENGLAND -- The ability of Burlington's natural slate roofing to withstand some of Scotland's most inclement weather has been put firmly to the test on the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. Blue/Grey slate from Burlington Stone, a...

BSI honors excellence.(News)(Building Stone Institute)
July 1, 2004... NEW HAVEN, CT -- The Building Stone Institute (BSI) has named Cesar Pelli, FAIA, the 2004 recipient of the James Daniel Bybee Prize. Named after the late James Daniel Bybee, a long-standing member of the BSI, the Bybee Prize is awarded to...

Stoneworking success in Kentucky.(News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... LEXINGTON, KY -- At Stones & Granite of Lexington, KY, custom design is the word to describe the company's team of professionals, who have been awarded and undertaken many of the most prestigious luxury residential and elite office projects in...

Interactive in-store retail channel.(News)(Princeton Stone and Tile)(The Retail Edge )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... PRINCETON, NJ -- The Retail Edge recently announced the installation of The Workshop Showcase system at Princeton Stone and Tile located in Princeton, NJ. Princeton Stone and Tile is a high-end retailer offering one of the area's most...

Change in leadership.(News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... BETHANY, CT -- Laticrete International, a 48-year-old manufacturer of high-strength installation systems for tile and stone, has recently made a planned, smooth transition in top management. Founder and Former Chairman, Dr. Henry M. Rothberg,...

Updated Web site.(News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... SOUTHFIELD, MI -- Marmo Meccanica USA, a North American distributor of precision processing machinery for marble and granite, recently announced the launch of its redesigned and updated Web site. The new site is located at the company's current...

New national sales director.(News)(Stone Care International, Inc., Stone industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... OWINGS MILLS, MD -- Stone Care International, Inc. (SCI) proudly announces its new National Sales Director, Adam D. Pearlstein, who comes to SCI with a background in business administration and a degree in Marketing from the University of...

Breaking ground.(News)(Avanti Marble & Granite Inc. )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... FREDERICK, MD -- Avanti Marble & Granite Inc. recently broke ground on its new warehouse in the Stanford Business Park located off Route 15 in Frederick. The new facility, scheduled for completion in the fall of 2004, will offer an extensive...

Company acquisition.(News)(Robert Schlatter GmbH & Co., Machinery industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... KIRCHHEIMTECK, GERMANY -- On April 20, 2004, Burkhardt GmbH of Bayreuth, Germany, announced that it took over the operations of the company Robert Schlatter GmbH & Co. in KirchheimTeck, Germany, a competitor in the manufacturing of machines for...

Business sold.(News)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... KNOXVILLE, TN -- VIC International announced it has sold its Restoration and Maintenance business to Ecolab Inc., a $3.8 billion leader in premium cleaning, sanitizing, pest elimination, maintenance and repair products and services for the...

New ballpark.(News)(Wishbone Chisel & Mallet, Inc. Stone industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... ST. LOUIS, MO -- A recent meeting between the St. Louis Cardinals' Design Committee and HOK Sport solidified that Wishbone Chisel & Mallet, Inc. will be the exclusive source for decorative, hand-carved stone medallions, which will adorn the new...

Working as an extended family: Counter Revolution of Passaic, NJ, has steadily grown as a countertop manufacturer, bolstered by a dedicated team of employees--many of whom have been with the company over the long haul.(Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry)
July 1, 2004... The explosive growth experienced by Counter Revolution can be attributed to strong relationships between family and friends, dedication and hard work. As an authorized distributor/fabricator of Silestone[R] quartz surfaces, the company's...

A refined aesthetic in Chinese stone: black and white natural stone was selected for the interior of a new office building, creating an elegant look for a world-renowned bank.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2004... The Bank of America has expanded and established its headquarters in the new Hearst Tower, located in the ever-expanding city of Charlotte, NC. The 47-story structure, which boasts more than 1 million square feet, features natural stone on its...

Sandstone, the new "Hard Rock": Hard Rock Cafe International has a fiery new edition on the Seminole Indian Tribe reservation in Tampa, FL.
July 1, 2004... Hard Rock Cafe International is on a roll, as it staged yet another grand opening in Tampa, FL, last Spring. As a result of a licensing agreement made with the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida and the Cordish Co., the Seminole Indian...

A vision for marble is made sacred: the Catholic Church, architecture and stone have had a long collaborative relationship, and the recent renovation of The Church of the Good Shepherd blends these three worlds together.
July 1, 2004... Many Catholic Churches today are in the process of updating their interiors to what is called the "Modern Liturgical Standard." In Denver, CO, the Church of the Good Shepherd, was built in 1952 (Pre-Vatican Two) in a Northern Italian Lombardic...

Stone garden enhances outdoor landscape: a combination of Bluestone, limestone and quartzite added beauty and grandeur to the grounds of an upscale private residence.
July 1, 2004... Natural stone played an integral role in the formation of a sophisticated yet soothing garden environment, completing the elegant setting of a private residence located in the suburbs of Detroit, MI. The serene landscape consists of...

Marble Architectural Awards 2004: the latest edition of the Marble Architectural Awards, which were sponsored by Internazionale Marmi e Macchine and were presented at CarraraMarmotec, focused on stone architecture in the Middle East and North Africa.
July 1, 2004... The Mosque of Medina, along with the Mosque of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the premises of the Social Security Institute in Kuwait City, Kuwait, and the Three Squares in Qasr Al Hukum, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are the winners of the three sections of the...

Managing all aspects of stone production: with seven quarries and a modern stone processing facility in Brazil, the Qualita Group strives to export high-quality slabs around the world, with an eye on the U.S. market in particular.(Qualita Group, Stone industry)
July 1, 2004... With a desire to ensure high-quality granite slab production within Brazil, Adael de Oliveira, owner of Qualita Group, purchased his own factory in 1999. The facility, which is named Granimarmores, is located in Itaquacetuba, approximately 30...

The evolution of the stone industry.(Forum)(Industry Overview)
July 1, 2004... Over the years, several facts and myths about the stone industry have developed in the U.S. One fact is that the U.S. has one of the lowest per-capita use of natural stone in the world, both in residential and commercial applications. And as a...

For over 100 years ... the industry's choice.(Showcase 2004)(International Granite and Marble Corp., Stone industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... That International Granite and Marble Corp. (IGM) has been the leader in the stone industry for over four generations has not come with much surprise to architects, designers, contractors and builders who demand nothing but the best. Over the...

Tekmar: quality first.(Showcase 2004)(Tekmar)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Among all the products that Tekmar has been trading through the years, it now hereby presents its new material, White Oyster. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tekmar is one of the world's largest marble producers with a monthly export capacity...

Onice Fantastico by Antolini Luigi.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Material from the Antolini company has found its way to some of the most important projects around the world. Indeed, the number of projects that the company has contributed to is inestimable, when you consider the amount of products shipped in...

Cremar S.p.A. and Cremar France.(Showcase 2004)(Cremar S.p.A.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... The finest granites from around the world, plus exclusive French limestone, are available from Cremar in slabs, tiles, field-dressed panels and architectural elements. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cremar S.p.A., established in 1851, in the...

Providing complete service from extraction to installation.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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...

A successful company in natural stone.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Once again, Granitex has surprised us with Stonexpo. Today's Granitex was born more than 40 years ago from the enterprising spirit of Agostino Falzi who strongly believed in the market and application of natural stone, and who preceeded his...

The origins of Durango Stone[TM].(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Fifteen years ago, on an exploratory expedition in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains in Northern Mexico, Frank Cunningham and Jaime Muguiro discovered the now world famous Durango Stone[TM] travertine deposit. This extremely dense...

French limestone by Francepierre.(Showcase 2004)(Francepierre, Stone industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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. ...

World class showroom--world class service.(Showcase 2004)(Mystic Granite & Marble, Stone industry)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Orlando, FL -- Mystic Granite & Marble, 100 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32801, is proud to announce the grand opening of our beautiful new 4,000-square-foot design center and showroom. Inspired by Old World Italy and set in a modern...

A reliable source for Indian stone and more.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Processing marble, granite, slate, sandstone, limestone and quartzite in tiles, slabs, cut to size and mosaics--Tab India and its group companies are full of hectic activity. "This is quite possibly the most important time of our careers,"...

The Denver Quota CNC from VIC International's equipment sales division is a hot new CNC at an affordable price.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... If you are not running a CNC machine, maybe you've noticed that you're losing a lot of work to your competition who has one. With today's custom kitchens, a CNC machine gives you the capabilities to get the job done right and cost effectively....

M S International, Inc: the leading natural stone importer and distributor in the U.S.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Founded in 1975, and headquartered in Orange, CA, MS International, Inc. (MSI) is the leading importer and distributor of natural stone in North America. With an existing inventory of over 18 million square feet of natural stone, MSI...

From quarrying to production.(Showcase 2004)(Qualita Group)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... In 1999, Adael de Oliveira, owner of Qualita Group, purchased his own factory named Granimarmores, which is located in Itaquacetuba, approximately 30 miles from the bustling city of Sao Paulo. And the company's growth has continued from there....

Pokarna Limited: India's No. 1 granite company surges ahead.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... The story of Pokarna Limited is an extraordinary case study of how a company can straddle two diverse worlds--a deeply traditional but fast changing India and the fiercely competitive global arena--with unmatched success. [ILLUSTRATION...

GranQuartz offers ADI CNC tooling.(Showcase 2004)(GranQuartz)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... GranQuartz, celebrating its 32nd year, continues to lead the way in serving the stone and tile industries with superior and innovative products and service. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GranQuartz is the exclusive importer of CNC tooling...

Naturally the best of British stone.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Burlington Natstone is the name behind one of the most sought after natural stones--a material that originates from the English Lake district and which is prized by architects the world over. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Adorning many...

The history of Levantina.(Showcase 2004)(Levantina)
July 1, 2004... Levantina is at the heart of the marble industry. Located in the southeast of Spain, it is a worldwide point of reference in the field of natural stone. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Levantina was founded in 1942 as a small-scale production...

Introducing Bestview hospitality projects.(Showcase 2004)(Bestview International)
July 1, 2004... Bestview International is proud to announce the opening of a new distribution center in the Chicago area. With a new showroom and warehouse conveniently located near major expressways, we look forward to serving customers better and more in our...

Tem-Mer Marble is ready for the future.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Tem-Mer Marble carries marble to the future in Turkey, one of the countries having the richest marble reserves in the world, through its production activities in its large factory, which covers 65,000 square meters outdoors and contains 42,000...

Matrix customers love its products.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... "After diligent research of the industry, we decided to purchase a new Matrix Sebring gantry saw. Matrix's solid reputation convinced us that its machine was the best on the market, and we have not looked back since. From installation day to...

Matrix customers love its products.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... "We own two Matrix stone products, a GSC-2001 gantry saw and the Daytona XL edge profiling system, and I don't know what we would do without them. That 20 horsepower motor on the gantry saw is the most amazingly powerful device--the factory...

Matrix stone products list of satisfied clients.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... "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....

Introducing Cosentino Marmoles.(Showcase 2004)(Cosentino )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... After 70 successful years in quarrying, fabricating and marketing marble. Cosentino has launched its first U.S. natural stone line, Cosentino Marmoles. This line includes more than 16 expressive colors in four exclusive finishes, including...

Cosentino USA opens its new corporate building, show room and 60,000-square-foot warehouse in Stafford, Texas.(Showcase 2004)(Cosentino USA)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... It is with great pleasure that we announce the opening of the new Cosentino USA corporate office in Stafford, TX. Cosentino has been in the industry for more than 70 years, serving the European and eastern markets with natural stone products....

Introducing Perlado by Cosentino.(Showcase 2004)(Cosentino)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Cosentino, based in Macael, Spain, has three generations of experience in quarrying, fabricating and marketing marble; making it a European leader in the natural stone industry. Cosentino is dedicated to staying on the cutting-edge of...

Tureks showcases new additions to its travertine collection.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Tureks proudly introduces a new color, "Melba," from its quarries in Turkey. This new travertine stone is currently available in 12 X 12, 16 X 16 and 18 X 18 inches, and also in selected patterns. Honed & Filled and Pave Real are offered...

Keeping the surfaces covered.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Tile installations do not have to show their age. Whether a project was completed last week or a decade ago, superior tile and stone workmanship can always shine through if the proper protection and maintenance systems are put in place. The...

New products from Ghines company.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... In more than 20 years of business, Ghines has always distinguished itself for the constant innovation of its products range, now including six lines: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Electric portable machines * Hydraulic portable...

IGE Solutions, a leading stone equipment distributor expands operations ... again.(Showcase 2004)(IGE Solutions)
July 1, 2004... IGE Solutions is excited to announce that ground has broken on its new headquarters in Jupiter, FL, just a few blocks away from its current location. IGE is the exclusive North American distributor for several product lines of heavy capital...

New Manzelli lifters from GranQuartz.(Showcase 2004)(GranQuartz)(Manzelli)
July 1, 2004... Introducing from GranQuartz--the most versatile, cost-effective vacuum lifter engineered specifically for the stone countertop fabricator. GranQuartz teamed up with Manzelli to design two standard vacuum lifter models that meet the needs of...

New water treatment and router options from GranQuartz.(Showcase 2004)(GranQuartz)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Diarex Cyclone Water Filtration Systems [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Diarex Cyclone Water Filtration Systems, distributed exclusively by GranQuartz, at peak efficiency removes 98% of particles greater than 5 microns, with a specific...

Triple your productivity of vertical stone or tile installations & reduce labor costs by 35%.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Imagine a three-man crew being able to vertically clad 400 to 500 square feet of stone, porcelain or ceramic tile in a single day with ease and accuracy. Up until now, this was not possible. Traditional methods such as mechanical anchoring,...

The faster, easier CNC stoneworking solution: dual saw and milling spindles offer more control and production versatility.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Park Industries all-new Destiny CNC Stonecenter is designed to deliver outstanding results for any fabrication need. The revolutionary stonecenter creates curved edgework and complex shapes faster and easier than ever before with precision...

The Guatemala Green collection.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... For more than three decades, Guatemarmol has been quarrying, transforming and marketing the original Green marble from Guatemala. For 50 years, the Group Granitos y Marmoles have been successfully quarrying, producing and installing marble and...

Maximizing CNC machine performance with a revolutionary 7-step bit system.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Regent Stone Products and Marmoelettromeccanica USA have available in stock a revolutionary bit system for all CNC machines. This 7-step system provides the user with fast working times, long life, a perfect polish and the satisfaction of...

W.F. Meyers introduces cutting-edge technology: Auto Saw raises the bar for stone-cutting industry.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Bedford, IN -- W.F. Meyers has recently introduced a revolutionary new product for the stone industry. The Auto Saw has a programmable cutting feature, designed to keep labor costs to a minimum, decrease waste and provide precise, consistent...

Tracomal introduces "Desert Storm".(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Movement, intensity, energy, beauty and exclusivity are the characteristics of Tracomal Mineracao's newest product, Desert Storm. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Like a natural phenomenon that never repeats in its intensity and shape, Desert...

A supplier of marble and granite from Greece: continuous growth and development.(Showcase 2004)(Pavlidis)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Pavlidis offers to the world markets a wide range of functional and decorative white marbles. Ariston and Venus, the fine-grained white marbles are the main export items, renowned for their uniformity and clarity. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Arizona Onyx: "probing the potential".(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... It is our belief at StoneWorld International that Arizona Onyx is truly a "gift" to be enjoyed by the architectural and design community. In our eyes, Arizona Onyx is an under valued natural beauty. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Our...

New at stone boss: the Terminator G5 Series.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Continental raises the bar on sandwich segment technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Continental D.I.A. Diamond Products, Inc. has just introduced a new Terminator G5 Series Blade, having superior performance: * The Terminator G5 can...

Hydrocut--PR waterjet cutting machine.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... The Hydrocut--PR (Pedestal Rail) is a dual-side drive, low-cost, gantry-style waterjet cutting machine comprised of the basic gantry structure, the Vision[TM] PC Windows-based computer numerical control and up to 18 feet of longitudinal rail....

International Tile and Stone Show (ITSS) Expos--New York and Las Vegas.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... ITSS Expos is pleased to announce that it has received the sponsorship and support of NASMA, the North American Stone Machine Association. NASMA is a non-profit organization of Capital Equipment companies that was formed to advance a number of...

Dente Trading Company Inc.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... 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,...

Scholarships offered for AIA continuing education course on stone materials during Verona's Marmomacc.(Showcase 2004)(American Institute of Architects)
July 1, 2004... "The course was exceptionally well-organized and featured information and presentations from some excellent sources. We never had a moment that felt like wasted time," said Erik Mott of Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership in Seattle, WA, of his...

Caesarstone introduces its Marble Visions collection, a quartz surface that's a perfect substitute for fragile marble.(Showcase 2004)(Caesarstone)
July 1, 2004... What could be better than a real marble countertop or vanity? Caesarstone, the original manufacturer of quartz surfaces, introduces its Marble Visions collection of quartz surfaces. Available in three colors, the new collection combines the...

Distinctive granite from the quarries of Brazil.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Brazil Stone Corp. was created in January 2000 in Carlstadt, NJ, as a distributor of Brazilian stones, specializing in slabs, tiles and cut-to-size materials. In March 2002, however, the firm took a major step, as it decided to open a sister...

A sea of green.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... From seaweed to olive, the vast color palette of green is a popular choice in today's design. This stimulating color lends a freshness that can be utilized to bring the outdoors in--or to establish a liveliness and spirited look to any room....

Hindustan granites/HG Stones.(Showcase 2004)(HG Stones )
July 1, 2004... Global Advantage HG Stones procures stone from around the world. We visit the countries that provide us with their stones. We operate satellite agencies in these countries for efficiencies in purchasing and shipping. HG retains...

Integrated countertop manufacturing solution from Loffler.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Loffler offers a completely integrated solution for the production of countertops. The system can be extended in stages to suite your specific requirements. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EasyTops Automates CAD Our modular EasyTops...

Promoting the diversification, product quality, creativity and innovation offered by Italian companies.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Italian stone materials are renowned throughout the world because of their wide range of colors and the size of their deposits. Italy is one of the leading world producers of raw materials, quarried and fabricated by workers that are the most...

Importing and exporting marble and granite from around the world.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... La Ponte Marmi SrI is an import/export company designed to serve the marble and granite sector and offer different alternatives to the world market with a large selection of products and finishing. We supply slabs, tiles, blocks, any...

Joining forces to improve export efforts.(Showcase 2004)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... BCS Brazilian Consortium of Stones is a result of the union of seven companies to join forces in their export efforts, in order to have a single unit with expanded capabilities and resources that can provide to their international customers...

The Hercules Edge Profiling Machines.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... Braxton-Bragg's Hercules Edge Profiling Machines provide an ideal, affordable solution for the small- to medium-sized fabrication shop that needs a reliable milling machine for shop or job site fabrication. The Hercules is available in two...

Marmo Meccanica introduces the LTT 621 polishing machine.(Showcase 2004)
July 1, 2004... SOUTHFIELD, MI; June 2004--Marmo Meccanica USA announces availability of the LTT 621, a horizontal, compact, straight belt continuous processing polishing machine for round and flat edges up to 6 cm (2.36 in.) thick. At 3,704 mm (12.15 ft.)...

An importer of Turkish stone.(Showcase 2004)(Ozer International LLC)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... We are importers of Turkish natural stones and supply our materials to all parts of the U.S. and neighboring countries. Ozer International LLC has supplied a host of its natural stones to several hotels, shopping malls, high-ended residences...

Bermarmol SA--a company with 40 years of experience in the natural stone industry--owns travertine quarry in Turkey.(Showcase 2004)(Bermarmol SA)
July 1, 2004... Bermarmol SA, with a head office in Novelda, Spain, has dedicated 40 years to extraction, processing and exporting of natural stone. The company has been growing steadily, until being among the leading producers and dealers of Spanish marble...

Numerically controlled technology from the experts.(Showcase 2004)(Bimatech)
July 1, 2004... Exhibiting for the first time in October 2001 at Marmomacc in Verona. Italy, Bimatech introduced its numerically controlled working center, Technostone, which is available from International Machine Corp. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...