Stone World articles from June 2003

Stone World archives from June 2003

Imerys to reorganize Dimension Stone operations in Georgia... (Newsline).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Imerys, a worldwide company focused on mineral processing, announced that the company will reorganize its Dimension Stone operations in Georgia. The Dimension Stone Division has been financially struggling for several years to return to...

Stone distributor opens new location in Dallas... (Newsline).(M.S. International)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... M.S. International, Inc. (MSI), a leading North American distributor of natural stone, announced the opening of a distribution center in the Dallas, TX, area. The opening of the 50,000-square-foot facility will increase the total number of...

Mia members express satisfaction, support aggressive promotion... (Newsline).(Marble Institute of America survey)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The Marble Institute of America (MIA) should use its considerable reputation and credibility to more aggressively promote the use of stone, according to MIA members participating in a March 2003 survey. The vast majority of respondents (94%)...

Revestir attracts 28,500 buyers to Sao Paulo, Brazil... (Newsline).(Stone and Tile Exhibition)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Revestir, the Brazilian Stone and Tile Exhibition, attracted 28,500 buyers to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Revestir brought together the principal companies in the ceramics, marble and granite sectors, and had 100 exhibitors. Created to give a boost...

One liners... (Newsline).(EuroStone Machine, Pyramid Supply Inc., Indiana Limestone Company Inc., Cut Stone Ltd.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Coverings, the leading international trade show and educational conference for the tile, stone and floor covering industry, announced its dates for next year. The show will take place from March 23 to 26, 2004 in Orlando, FL, at the Orange...

Diverse applications for natural slate. (Stone Column).
June 1, 2003... In this issue of Stone World, we present our annual 'Focus on Slate." And as always, we have found that this material is being used for a multitude of applications in residential and commercial design. To begin our slate coverage, our...

Statistics.(stone imports to US)(Illustration)
June 1, 2003... STATISTICS IMPORTS TO THE U.S. FEBRUARY 2003 Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE MARBLE * SLATE ** COUNTRIES U.S.$ TONS ...

Laticrete adds staff. (News).(Laticrete International Inc. hires: Adam Farris, Patrick Kelley, Larry E. Freeman; promotes Kenneth Cloud )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... BETHANY, CT -- Laticrete International, Inc. has recently announced new additions to its team. Adam Farris has recently joined the company as a technical representative. Earns was most recently involved in outside sales as a ceramic tile...

Internet training program. (News).(offered by University of Ceramic Tile and Stone)
June 1, 2003... JAMUL, CA -- The "University of Ceramic Tile and Stone" (U of CTS) is now enrolling students for its internet training program, designed to illustrate the basics of tile and stone, including the history, properties and types, installation...

Pub design in slate. (News).(Burlington provides stone floor tiles for J.D. Wetherspoon pub, London, England)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... CUMBRIA, ENGLAND -- Burlington's blue/gray Kirkby stone floor tiles were selected to complete the new decor of a former banking hall at the Elephant & Castle in South East London into a popular new pub development for fast-expanding pub chain...

Matrix chosen for new shop. (News).(Bear Tooth Marble and Granite, Cody, Wyoming)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... CODY, WY -- Greg Perino's operation, Bear Tooth Marble & Granite, was opened here about a year ago, situated in a 3,000-square-foot showroom/yard. The company covers a rather large market area from Billings, MT, to the north to virtually all of...

CSI show a success. (News).(Construct America exhibition in Chicago)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The CSI Show at Construct America debuted in Chicago in April as one of the nation's largest exhibits of non-residential construction products, technologies and services. The exhibition drew more than 7,408 people to 1,025...

An eye on quality. (Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry).(Camara Slate Products)(Company Profile)
June 1, 2003... Since its foundation in 1965, Camara Slate products has grown to become one of the country's leading quarries and fabricators of Vermont slate. Over the past 35 years, Camara Slate Products has shown tremendous growth from its roots as a...

Slate creates a park-like setting for California library. .
June 1, 2003... For the Palisades Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, slate was selected to clad the exterior of the facility, in order to fit in with its natural surroundings. Pacific Palisades is a small neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA, that...

Slate transforms a residential kitchen space: for this 200-year-old private residence in Vermont, which was formerly a hotel, the owners relied on local slate to upgrade the home while retaining a classic look. .
June 1, 2003... When Jeff and Tracy Davies set out to renovate their 200-year-old residence in Wells, VT, they wanted to update the home without conveying an ultra-modern appearance. The house, which had once served as a local hotel, features a very classical...

Slate unites modern design with an historic context: various slates were used for South Park Place, a mixed-use facility in San Francisco, CA, for their appearance and versatility. .
June 1, 2003... Located on historic South Beach in South Park, San Francisco, CA, South Park Place is a new mixed-use commercial and residential building. Patri Merker Architects of San Francisco, CA, designed the 22,456-square-foot building to be a clean,...

Stone connects to campus and community.
June 1, 2003... For the new Theatre and Drama Center/Neal Marshall Education Center on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, slate and limestone were chosen to provide continuity with the campus For about 20 years, Indiana University in...

Residence/studio is updated with Chinese slate.
June 1, 2003... For this combined residence/piano studio in Buffalo Grove, IL, Golden Harvest slate from China was chosen to withstand heavy traffic, while providing a clean-looking appearance. For one particular residential remodel project in Buffalo...

Palm Springs residence comes alive with natural slate. .(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... For this private home in Palm Springs, CA, the owners selected slate tiles in an earth tone to reflect the surrounding environment as well as the furnishings of the residence. In choosing a flooring material for their home in Palm Springs,...

Hand-crafted precision in China: P & L's stoneworking operation outside of Beijing, China, relies on personal craftsmanship to produce high-quality slate and quartzite products. .
June 1, 2003... Located outside of Beijing, China, P & L's stone manufacturing plant for slate and quartzite has the same sights and sounds of a typical stoneworking operation. But moving away from the din of the saws and calibrating machines, a visitor can...

Steady progression in granite quarrying: over the past 60 years, Rock of Ages Corp. has continually developed new and better methods for extracting natural stone. (Focus on Slate).
June 1, 2003... The E.L. Smith Quarry was purchased by Rock of Ages Corp. in the 1940s. Today, the quarry is over 500 feet in depth and is believed to be the world's largest dimension "deep-hole" granite quarry The quarry, which yields mostly light and medium...

The marble and granite resin process: how and why.
June 1, 2003... Over the past few years, a number of slab producers have invested in large-scale operations for applying resin to granite slabs. This article explains some of the benefits to this process. Natural stone comes in many different colors,...

Italian slab processor invests in resin plant: after decades of standard slab processing, Cometti srl recently upgraded its operation with an automated slab processing plant.
June 1, 2003... The slabs that are shipped from the Cometti snc factory in Cavaion, Verona, Italy, are the result of a process that goes beyond basic slab processing. Using a state-of-the-art plant that was purchased last year, the company produces finished...

History in the making: the evolution of the Natural Stone Council.
June 1, 2003... An unknown author once wrote: "The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away a small stone." Some people in the industry might argue that the mountain just needed to be moved, while others would debate the necessity of tearing it down...

Web locators.
June 1, 2003... ABC Stone Trading www.abcworldwidestone.com With great pleasure we introduce sun Web site. Please take a moment to peruse our catalog of materials. You will discover a comprehensive inventory with origins from six continents, which...

StoneImpressions. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... A new marble mural line has been introduced by StoneImpressions. The company's murals and accents are hand made by highly skilled artisans using an artist-developed, patented process. Artist Melinda Earl developed the PhotoStone process, a...

Laticrete International, Inc. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Laticrete International, Inc. has improved its Laticrete 1776 Grout Admix Plus by adding Microban anti-microbial protection. This new system is designed to inhibit the growth of stain-causing mold, mildew and bacteria on grout surface....

Rosan Imports. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... New pre-fabricated, hand-crafted mosaic stone hoods, vanities and fireplace mantels have been introduced by Rosan Imports. Developed by Rudy Santos, the products can be easily assembled on-site, according to the company. Rosan Imports will...

Granite Resources, Inc. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... Granite Resources, Inc. has recently introduced FRACT.AG, a highly expansive mortar. The expanding mortar, used to split dimensional stone, demolishes and cuts rocks and concrete. FRACT.AG swells when poured into a hole and develops a pressure...

Alpha Professional Tools. (New Equipment).
June 1, 2003... Alpha Professional Tools offers Ceramica EX, a new generation of polishing discs, featuring 4-inch discs that can polish a majority of materials found in the building industry including natural stone, terrazzo, porcelain ceramic tile and...

Farr Air Pollution Control. (New Equipment).
June 1, 2003... Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) has introduced an updated portable fume and dust collector that combines three-stage filtration with versatile performance and ease of use. The Zephyr II collector is intended for industrial fume source capture,...

International Machine Corp. (New Equipment).
June 1, 2003... The Technostone CNC line of stoneworking machines, manufactured by Bimatech, are now available from International Machine Corp. It is equipped with on-board laser tool measuring that provides fast and accurate calibration, a laser projector for...

Marshalltown Trowel Co. (New Equipment).
June 1, 2003... The new Scratcher Trowel is now available from Marshalltown Trowel Co., to be marketed in its QLT product line. The new trowels design is ergonomically advanced with a resilient, curved handle for extra comfort and control, while its notched...

Machine of the month.
June 1, 2003... Braxton-Bragg is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Achilli srl and its entire saw line, including the newest and largest saw, the Achilli ABS 3500 CE. The ABS 3500 CE is a larger cousin of the popular Achilli MBS 3000, and like the MBS,...

Stone of the month.
June 1, 2003... Picture Stone country of origin Namibia apparent unit mass 2,313 kg/cu.m coefficienl of abrasion 7.44 mm simple compression 120 N/sq.mm flexural strength 19.7 N/sq.mm hardness ...

Calendar.
June 1, 2003... 2003 June 25-29 TTMAC 60th Annual Convention, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Contact: Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Association of Canada (TTMAC), 30 Capstan Gate, Unit 5, Concord, Ontario L4K 3E8; (905) 660-9640...