Stone World articles from July 2005

Stone World archives from July 2005

Architects and education.(American Institute of Architects (AIA) Expo)
July 1, 2005... Over the past decade, suppliers of stone, installation materials and maintenance products have placed a great deal of emphasis on educating architects on the technical aspects of natural stone. A prime example of this educational effort was...

Stone World Fabrication Workshops to take place in the Northeast.(NEWSLINE)
July 1, 2005... Based on overwhelming demand by fabricators and the success of the first Stone World Stone Fabrication Workshops in California, a second set of workshops will be taking place in the Northeastern U.S. this November. The sessions will take place...

ITSS New York is set for July 21 to 24 with expanded format.(International Tile & Stone Show)(endorsements of North American Stone Machinery Association)(endorsements of Association of Italian Manufacturers of Machines for Marble and Stones)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The New York edition of the International Tile & Stone Show (ITSS) will take place from July 21 to 24 at the Jacob Javits Center in midtown Manhattan. New show hours of 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. have been set for the four-day show to bolster...

StonExpo Federation changes name to Natural Stone Alliance.(NEWSLINE)
July 1, 2005... The StonExpo Federation, which formerly operated StonExpo, the major trade show for the domestic natural stone industry, has changed its name to the Natural Stone Alliance, following a meeting of the group's board of directors. Changing...

Coverings exhibitors donate 190 pallets of material to charity.(Tile Partners for Humanity)(partnerships and services of Habitat for Humanity International)
July 1, 2005... Organizers of the Coverings trade show announced that this year's exhibitors donated more than 190 pallets of tile and tile materials to Tile Partners for Humanity (TPFH) at the close of the show. Freeman, the service contractor for Coverings...

Piedra 2006 fair in Madrid, Spain, will host U.S. importer delegation.(NEWSLINE)(International Natural Stone Fair)(services of Iinstitocion Ferial De Madrid )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Madrid, Spain, will once again be the location for the sixth edition of Piedra, the International Natural Stone Fair, which will take place from May 10 to 13, 2006. Piedra is organized by IFEMA, Madrid's cutting-edge exhibition center and one...

One liners.(NEWSLINE)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the results of its first-ever Home Design Trends Survey. Fueled by a strong housing market, architecture firms working in the residential sector have reported favorable business conditions;...

Statistics.(Illustration)
July 1, 2005... March 2005 | Imports to the U.S. Customers value in dollars does not include insurance or freight COUNTRY GRANITE MARBLE* U.S. $ TONS U.S. $ TONS ARAB EMIRATES ...

Adding four new gangsaws.(Alcione 600-1B gangsaws)(contracts of Barsanti Macchine )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... MASSA, ITALY -- The Campolonghi Group is adding four new state-of-the-art gangsaws to its block processing facility, which replaces 11 older models. The Alcione 600-1B gangsaws from Barsanti Macchine of Italy were designed for minimal blade and...

New product line unveiled.(Lustro Italiano)(marketing agreements of Tenax USA)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... CHARLOTTE, NC -- "Lustro Italiano," a new line of stone care products from Italy, has been developed for high-end homeowners. Lustro Italiano cleaner was formulated with no harsh detergents that can strip away the stone's natural protection,...

Architectural division launched.(divisions of Global Granite & Marble)(services and officials of Global Architectural Products )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... ST. LOUIS, MO -- Global Granite & Marble has launched a new division, Global Architectural Products (GAP), said Elliot Uchitelle, managing partner of the St. Louis-based importer and supplier of natural stone. According to Uchitelle, there...

Mapei sponsors lectures for architecture students.(NEWS)(partnerships and services of Mapei Corp)(partnerships and services of Imola Tile)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... DEERFIELD BEACH, FL -- Mapei Corp., a leading manufacturer of flooring installation systems, in partnership with Imola Tile, cosponsored a series of lectures for students at the University of Miami School of Architecture this spring, as well as...

NCMCA presents award.(NEWS)
July 1, 2005... HICKORY, NC -- The North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA) has presented longtime member Freddie McMahan, the Association's prestigious "Eleanor Flowers Upton" award. Named for NCMCA's first executive director, the award is...

SmithGroup, Washington, DC.(Architects Roundtable)(Panel Discussion)(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... Started by Sheldon Smith in 1853, SmithGroup is considered to be the oldest architecture and engineering firm in continuous practice in the U.S. today. The company, which has nine locations throughout the country, recently celebrated its 150th...

Attendance increases at Coverings 2005: this year's edition of Coverings, the international tile and stone exhibition, hit record numbers and was considered a success among exhibitors and attendees.
July 1, 2005... Coverings, the international stone and tile exhibition, took place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from May 3 to 6, 2005. And statistics as well as exhibitor and attendee feedback report positive results, with a 10%...

Canadian granite makes an impact in Beijing: located at a busy intersection, in Beijing, China, the Wu Jing Building is clad in Polycor's Nordic Black granite from Canada.(contracts of Carrieres Polycor)
July 1, 2005... In recent years, China has gained a great deal of attention as an emerging supplier of stone products to all areas of the world. With this in mind, it was a bit of a surprise that a non-Chinese stone was chosen for a public building in the...

German Natural Stone Awards 2005: DNV presented the German Natural Stone Awards at Stone+tec 2005, which was held from May 15 to 28 in Nuremberg, Germany.(services of Deutscher Naturwerkstein-Verband )
July 1, 2005... The Deutscher Naturwerkstein-Verband (DNV) presented the 12th German Natural Stone Awards--an architecture prize worth a total of 30,000 euros (over $38,000 U.S.)--on May 27 at Stone+tec 2005 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg. This year's...

Installing stone in wet areas: given the popularity of natural stone in wet areas, such as residential bathroom spaces, there are some basic installation principles that should be understood.(INSTALLATION FORUM)
July 1, 2005... Have you ever had someone tell you that you cannot use stone in wet areas? It simply is not suitable? It is too slippery? It may be too hard to maintain? Frankly, these are fallacies and issues that can be overcome. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Antolini Luigi introduces new Vacuum Process.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Antolini Luigi introduces the Antolini Vacuum Process, which provides extra strength by improving the structural stability of stones like onyx and other exotic stones. It also provides more fabrication and application options. It increases the...

IGM--the industry's choice for over 100 years.(SHOWCASE 2005)(management and services of International Granite and Marble Corp)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The fact 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....

White Pearl: precious as White Onyx, strong as marble.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... In its continuous search for new and exclusive materials, Granitex has hit another success, finding a stone--White Pearl--whose name reveals its beauty. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This unique stone is a translucent marble that looks like...

Tekmar: reliable marble professionals.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Many years of experience and trust in its commitment to excellence has made Tekmar Turkey's largest marble exporter and one of the world's biggest marble production companies. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tekmar is the exclusive quarry...

The origins of Durango Stone[TM].(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... More than 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...

Bestview introduces mosaic product line.(SHOWCASE 2005)(product information of Bestview)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... As a leading manufacturer and importer of natural stone products, Bestview specializes in granite, marble and slate products for both residential and commercial projects. Our product line includes floor and wall tiles, rough-edge or cut-to-size...

India's Pokarna Limited surges ahead.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... 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...

Indian granite company expands operations.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Pokarna Limited recently commissioned--in the month of April 2005--two jumbo-sized gangsaws from Breton of Italy. This, is in addition to the company's existing fleet of 10 gangsaws, increased the company's slab production to 6 million square...

Transport and display racks available from Groves Inc.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Groves Inc. is the manufacturer of the industries strongest transport racks, which are available in three sizes, and are constructed of hot-dipped galvanized steel for strength and durability. Our new TR-10 is capable of handling 10,000 pounds,...

Mystic Granite & Marble launches new Web site.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Darlene Spezzi, owner/CEO of Mystic Granite & Marble of Orlando, FL, is proud to announce the premier of the company's exciting new Web site at www.mysticgranite.com. Mystic's marketing team has designed the new Web site to be an online...

French limestone by Francepierre.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... 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. ...

GranQuartz is the total source for CNC tooling.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... GranQuartz offers the industry's largest inventory of CNC tooling and continually delivers products on the cutting edge of technology in stone fabrication. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GranQuartz is the exclusive importer of CNC tooling from...

Tab India gearing to position itself as one of the world's top players in stone.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... The past year has been a busy time for Tab India as it prepares for its IPO on the national stock exchange; a second Breton KG 3000 polishing and resin line installed in Unit II; 4.8 meter Jumbo gangsaws from Gaspari and Breton No. 9 and 10...

Marmoleria Gallos supplies large-format tiles.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Marmoleria Gallos S.A. has the capability and the stone materials that can be cut and supplied in very large tile sizes in 3/8 inches (1cm) (10mm) thick. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is a unique advantage suitable for quicker...

Marmo Meccanica USA announces LCT 522 CAI edge polishing machine.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... The LCT 522 CAI edge polishing machine is now available from Marmo Meccanica USA. The highly effective machine features a user-friendly operating system that ensures a high rate of production at a low cost per lineal foot. Its small footprint,...

Turkish supplier introduces Kale Sugar marble.(SHOWCASE 2005)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Abundant with natural stone resources, the historical Anatolian land has a large share of the World's marble reserves and we would like to take this opportunity to share the beauty and privilege with you. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Granite and Marble Resources Inc.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Granite and Marble Resources Inc. and Maestro Mosaics introduce the most comprehensive stone and glass mosaic program for dealers in the U.S. Twin towers display over 300 SKUs in our stocking program. We stock over 1,000 SKUs ranging from White...

Matrix customers love its products.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... "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 Stone Products' list of satisfied clients.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... "We are a start-up company and purchased and installed our new Matrix GSC-2001 Gantry 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....

The industry will be at the award-winning ITSS.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... New York: July 21-24, 2005 Las Vegas: November 11-13, 2005 Miami: March 24-26, 2006 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ITSS has experienced extraordinary growth since it was formed in 2002 due to the proven success of our exhibitors and...

New Diarex epoxy products from GranQuartz.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... GranQuartz has raised the bar on stone fabrication adhesives with the release of Diarex Rock Lock and Diarex Rapid Edge. Both of these new epoxies are state-of-the-art and were designed with the stone fabricator in mind. They offer simple...

Timeless looks, endless possibilities.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... When you deal with Ozer International, you get more than the timeless beauty of Turkish stone. You get the skill, insight, craftsmanship and volume you need for any project of any size. From the simplest backsplash and counter treatment, to a...

The world's most celebrated white marble is from North America.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... When North American architects, designers and other specifiers insist on the finest white marble material, they needn't visit quarries in Italy or Greece. Colorado Stone Quarries, Inc., the newest subsidiary of Polycor, is your full-service...

Levantina: a leader in the natural stone sector.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Since the very beginning, Levantina has always extracted stone from its own quarries, and it considers the quarry operations to be the "pillar" which supports the company's production and commercial activities. The company strives to be...

New profit opportunities in polished concrete.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... VIC International Corp. is proud to announce its Small Package Concrete Polishing Program. The Small Package Program is suitable for garage floors, enclosed patios and small retail and commercial applications. The opportunities for sales and...

From nature, with nature and for nature.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... That is the work philosophy Jacigua Marmores e Granitos was created upon. Now, after 25 years of activities, Jacigua is known in the national, and even foreign market, as being one of the companies that is more concerned about protecting the...

New Viper Brazed tooling from Braxton-Bragg.(SHOWCASE 2005)(Brief article)
July 1, 2005... Braxton-Bragg Corp. has introduced some of the hottest new technology in the stone industry with the brazed diamond coating featured on the new Viper Brazed Zero Tolerance Wheels, Viper Brazed Flat Cup Wheels and Viper Brazed Zero Profile...

ESAB cutting system enhances productivity for stone industry.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... The HYDROCUT[TM] cutting system from ESAB offers unique capabilities to improve productivity in the stone industry. As the only company with a patented ability to combine thermal and non-thermal processes on a single gantry, ESAB offers a...

Custom Building Products introduces new lightweight technology.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Long recognized as the leading innovator in tile and stone installation products, Custom[R] Building Products' latest technological advancement not only improves product performance, but also reduces the strenuous physical demands that tile...

At Hard Rock Tool, we go the extra mile for you.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Hard Rock Tool's primary goal is to provide solutions that help you increase productivity, maximize profits and lower operational costs by providing you with: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * A well-trained team of over 70 service...

Italian supplier of marble and granite.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... La Ponte Marmi Srl is an import/export company that has been serving the marble and granite sector since 1966, offering different alternatives to a world market with a large selection of products and finishing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Marmoelettromeccanica introduces new equipment for the stone industry.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Master 3500: portable electric contouring machine with a "Water System" gliding plate This is the newest and most up-to-date machine in the Master series from Marmoelettromeccanica. This machine is available with a Water System Plate that...

Don't miss out on StonExpo 2005.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... StonExpo is where thousands of fabricators, installers, quarriers, contractors, architects, interior designers, builders, distributors, kitchen and bath specialists, and retailers come together to find the products and services no other event...

Tracomal offers "Desert Storm".(SHOWCASE 2005)(Brief article)
July 1, 2005... Movement, intensity, energy, beauty and exclusivity are the characteristics of Tracomal Mineracao's product, Desert Storm. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Like a natural phenomenon that never repeats in its intensity and shape, Desert Storm...

Marmoelettromeccanica offers the Master series for profiling and polishing.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Marmoelettromeccanica USA, the exclusive distributor in the U.S. for Marmoelettromeccanica, is proud to offer the number one selling stone routers in the world. The company has been distributing the Master series in the U.S. for over 12 years,...

Bermarmol SA--a company with 40 years of experience in the natural stone industry--owns travertine quarry in Turkey.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... 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...

Park introduces decorative edge shaper and polisher machine.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... The Park Velocity, available through Park Industries, shapes and polishes in a single pass. This impressive 13-spindle system is revolutionizing how natural stone and quartz materials are profiled. With just a touch of the screen, fabricators...

Breton's Combicut serves as an integrated solution.(SHOWCASE 2005)(Brief article)
July 1, 2005... Until today, to obtain semi-manufactured pieces for kitchen worktops, the pieces were cut to size from a slab using a bridge saw or waterjet, and then machined using either a router or edge polisher. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

New diamond products now available from Stone Boss.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... When it comes to diamond products most just "scratch the surface." Panther Boss diamond products are what you've been waiting for. Panther Boss diamond products--from Stone Boss--are brand name quality and exceptionally priced. We are offering...

Quarrier and manufacturer of natural stone throughout North America.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Established in 1898, Cold Spring Granite Co. is a family-owned company headquartered in Cold Spring, MN, with over 1,250 employees. It is one of the largest quarriers and manufacturers of architectural building and residential stone and...

Diamant Boart continues to develop diamond wires for stone extraction.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Nearly 30 years ago, Diamant Boart invented the first diamond wire for the extraction of marble in quarries. These wires were first used in Carrara, Italy, and success was immediate. Within months, many quarries abandoned their helical wire...

Productivity by precision.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Diamant Boart is the world-leading brand in the stone industry and we have been committed to our customers for nearly 70 years. Today we manufacture and sell a complete range of precision tools for cutting, processing and polishing natural...

EMI introduces two new product displays.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... With over 10 years of industry experience, Emes Marketing Inc. (EMI) has revolutionized the building industry with practical state-of-the-art displays for the market place. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From their...

Grupo Galrao serves natural stone market.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... The identity of Grupo Galrao is determined all over the world for its activity and culture within the natural stone sector. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The main traces of its culture include knowledge, experience, innovation, production...

High-tech company creates simple solution for countertop fabricators/installers.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Most kitchens and baths in the industrialized world have countertops with a unique geometry. Traditionally, countertops are fabricated using a wood template of the countertop shape. If there was an error during templating, it wouldn't be...

Granistone: Brazilian supplier of granite and marble.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Established and directed by the Sarmento family, and thanks to its management seriousness and competence, Granistone, which was founded in 1989, turned out to be one of the largest granite and marble extracting companies in Brazil. Its...

IGE Solutions--a leading stone equipment distributor--expands product line and facility.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... IGE Solutions is excited about moving into its new headquarters in Jupiter, FL, later this year. This new, much larger, office is just a few blocks away from its current location, but it will accommodate IGE's larger staff and expanded product...

Hard Rock Tool offers Stone Pro sealers.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Are Your Stone Sealers VOC compliant? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you are using Stone Pro sealers from Hard Rock Tool the answer is "yes". Stone Pro's sealers are compliant with the strict regulations from California Air Quality...

Waterjets unleash Fox Marble's creativity to grow business.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... In today's dynamic business environment, the ability to think outside the box is key to maintaining a competitive edge. Embracing this concept is San Francisco-based Fox Marble & Granite, which has grown to become a premier importer and...

Supplying natural stone to a worldwide market.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Graninter is a leading natural stone factory that supplies a mix of exotic and established granites, including European, African and Indian granites, via our Spanish factory and headquarters, as well as Brazilian granites via our Brazilian...

New total solution material handling program from GranQuartz.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... GranQuartz has been busy developing an entirely new line of high-quality, innovative material handling equipment for the stone fabricator. GranQuartz set out with the goal of providing the total solution in material handling for the stone...

Venezian[R] granite emulates natural aging of stone.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Imagine yourself sitting in the middle of Piazza San Marco in Venice. You're sitting at a small cafe table, sipping an espresso; surrounded by locals and tourists alike who are enjoying their surroundings and feeding the pigeons. But as you sit...

G & L Marble succeeds in stone industry.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... For over a decade, G & L Marble has been committed to providing dependable service and exceptional quality, along with an extensive selection of natural stones from around the world. G & L Marble's main distribution and sales center is located...

MIA continues to support the stone industry.(Marble Institute of America)
July 1, 2005... There's an old adage that says in unity there is strength, and nothing illustrates that more graphically than the performance of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) over the past few years. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With a membership...

A source of natural stone for more than a century.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Established in 1898, Frugoli S.p.A. has been a solid producer of a variety of marble, granite and onyx for more than 100 years. The company's facilities are based in Carrara, Italy, where it processes rough blocks quarried both locally and...

Pellegrini offers three specialized divisions in marble and granite.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Pellegrini Meccanica S.p.A. has been in the natural stone industry for over 50 years, designing and manufacturing machinery, equipment and accessories necessary for processing marble and granite. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Pellegrini...

Indian granite in captivating shades, textures and designs from SVG.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... It was a very long time ago indeed when Gondwanaland broke off and floated around till it hit the Asian land mass and created what is now India. Part of this primordial rock formation, now known as the Deccan Plateau in South India, is among...

New diamond blade technology from Pearl Abrasive Co.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Pearl Abrasive Co. is proud to introduce a new revolutionary diamond blade technology call SpeeDriver[TM]. Pearl Abrasive Co. is confident that SpeeDriver[TM] is the next generation of diamond blade technology. Diamond blades and grinding cup...

Expanding the exotic line.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Always bringing the most unique products to the stone market, Zucchi Granite has been constantly increasing its exotic line. Ten new materials have been introduced into its portfolio since the beginning of this year; they are Bianco Antico,...

Supplying a broad range of products for the stone industry.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Only into its third year of serving the stone industry, Salem Stone is by no means a "rookie." Already recognized as a major source for high-quality, value-packed equipment and supplies is actually the culmination of over 70 years of Salem...

North American supplier of natural stone.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Headquartered in Long Island, NY, Hindustan Granites or HG Stones as it is popularly called in New York State, has grown from humble beginnings in 1986, to one of the leading suppliers in the North American natural stone marketplace. The...

Keystone Tools Co. history and profile.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Late one Friday afternoon, Joe Marquez at American Marble in San Diego, CA, was out of a specific brand of glue, and he was in desperate need to complete his fabrication job by the weekend, so he called Keystone Tools. A Keystone Tools sales...

Thibaut offers the T 818 range of machining centers.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... A French firm with more than 40 years of experience, Thibaut is renowned for sturdy and reliable machines, having an international influence. It employs 130 people who design, manufacture and set-up machines for milling, surfacing, cutting and...

Vytek creates lasting images in stone.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Creating lasting images in stone, ceramic, tile, glass, wood, leather and more has never been easier with a Vytek Laser Engraving System. Vytek Industrial Laser System offers three different series lasers for you to choose from. ...

Grein Brasil opens its new warehouse at Serra, Brazil.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... Grein Italia, one of the world's leading stone suppliers has expanded its international scope by opening a new state-of-the-art factory in Vitoria, Brazil. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Grein Brasil LTDA, an affiliated company of Grein Italia...

WARDJet waterjets.(SHOWCASE 2005)
July 1, 2005... WARDJet, Inc. offers free training on stone cutting, inlays, medallions and more. The waterjet can trace full-sized kitchen templates--your waterjet can become a large digitizer. Utilizing software such as Sketch, Scan and Program to Cut, the...