Stone World articles from June 2004

Stone World archives from June 2004

Polycor purchases Colorado Yule Marble quarries.(Newsline)
June 1, 2004... Polycor, Inc., the Quebec-based stone quarrying and fabricating firm and one of the largest sources for natural stone material in all of North America, has acquired the Colorado Yule Marble quarry operation. For years, Colorado Yule Marble has...

Scholarships for AIA architects at Marmomacc in Verona, Italy.(Newsline)
June 1, 2004... The sixth edition of the Veronafiere's AIA-approved Continuing Education course, co-sponsored with Stone World magazine, will be held Wednesday, October 6 through Saturday, October 9, 2004, during Marmomacc, the world's leading trade fair for...

Bangalore Stone Fair draws an International crowd.(Newsline)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Stona 2004, the 6th International Granite & Stone Fair, was held from February 4 to 8 in Bangalore, India. The event was organized by the All India Granites & Stone Association and co-sponsored by the government of Karnataka; UNIDO-NPDSI and...

Cosentino purchases four additional Silestone production lines.(Newsline)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Cosentino USA has just announced the purchase of four additional production lines for Silestone natural quartz surfaces that will double its production capabilities to more than 40 million square feet per year, according to the company. ...

VIP trade trip to Verona Fair is planned.(Newsline)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Verona Fairs Authority is sponsoring a low-cost VIP trade trip to the 39th edition of Marmomacc, which will take place from October 7 to 10, 2004, at the Verona Fairgrounds in Verona, Italy. The land package to Verona from October 7 to 11...

One liners.(Newsline)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Flow International, a manufacturer of waterjet machinery for various industries, including the natural stone industry, recently received national exposure on the Discovery Channel's popular series, "American Choppers." The motorcycle...

Dropping the "good old boys" tag.(modern trends in stone industry)(Editorial)
June 1, 2004... At the most recent edition of Coverings in Orlando, FL, last March, I hosted the show's "Fabricators Forum" for the third time. And even though our humble gathering was tucked into a little-used section of the exhibition center, nearly 100...

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

Massive blockcutter installed.(News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ITABORAI, RIO DI JANEIRO, BRAZIL -- Natural stone producer, Thor Granitos e Mamores Ltda., has added a massive new blockcutter from Pedrini of Italy. The new machine, the Pedrini M596, represents the latest generation of machinery, with a width...

Backsplash product receives award.(News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... HOUSTON, TX -- Out of 1,500 innovative products, Silestone by Consentino recently garnered the coveted Platinum ADEX Award (Awards for Design Excellence)--a very prestigious award program in the design industry--for its Muro backsplash. The...

Distributor training.(News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Aqua Mix recently trained distributors from Australia, New Zealand and Singapore through an extensive three-day program. This unique hands-on program covers subjects such as tile maintenance, stone maintenance, stone restoration, waxing floors,...

New marketing coordinator.(News)
June 1, 2004... ANAHEIM, CA -- SpecCeramics, a national resource for commercial tile and stone, has named a new marketing coordinator, Laurel Lower, a Willamette University graduate. Lower achieved a bachelor's degree in Arts in English, and is currently...

Sales rep added.(News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... WYCKOFF, NJ -- Alpha Professional Tools is pleased to announce the hire of its new Mid-Atlantic Territory Sales Representative, Jim Whalen. His territory includes Delaware, Maryland, Southern Jersey, Western New York, North and South Carolina,...

Three generations of stoneworking: opening shop in 1913, A. Ottavino Corp. of Ozone Park, NY, remains a family-owned business with a reputable name in the stone industry.(Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry)
June 1, 2004... A great amount of history and experience is behind the name A. Ottavino Corp. As a third-generation stoneworking facility in Ozone Park, NY, the company has provided material for a number of prestigious projects around the New York Metropolitan...

Replicating a cobblestone floor with slate: slate was used to create the feeling of an Italian Tuscan village, providing an outdoors feel to an interior leisure room.(Focus on Slate)
June 1, 2004... Natural stone slate was used for a feature area of a residence in Troon North, AZ, which sits on a 6-acre piece of land. One section of the 9,500-square-foot house is a 1,300-square-foot leisure room with a bar, a pool table and other gaming...

Green slate projects a "healthy" image: Brazilian slate was used extensively for the exterior design of HealthSpace Cleveland, providing a natural setting for educating about health and wellness.(Focus on Slate)
June 1, 2004... HealthSpace Cleveland, which opened to the public on November 8, 2003, is an 81,000-square-foot facility that is intended to provide families and individuals with a forum for discussing timely health issues. The Cleveland, OH, facility serves...

Slate mosaic floor illustrates craftsmanship: with the assistance of three local slate suppliers, the floor of the new wing at the Slate Valley Museum in Granville, NY, features all the regional slate colors in an intricate design.(Focus on Slate)
June 1, 2004... A new wing added last year to the Slate Valley Museum in Granville, NY, was built to display examples of the modern uses of slate. Stone artisan Jim Morris of Stoneage Rocksolid thought it was only fitting that the design for this addition...

Slate and marble contribute to museum overhaul: the Detroit Institute of Arts is a 77-year-old building that has recently been modernized and revamped, and its food service area was recently furnished with new slate and marble.(Focus on Slate)
June 1, 2004... The Detroit Institute of Arts in Detroit, MI, is a 600,000-squarefoot museum that is in the midst of phase renovations. The original building was designed by architect Paul Cret in 1921, and completed in 1927. The building had two previous...

Slate adds warmth to data center: to create a welcoming environment for the Informatica offices in Redwood City, CA, the floor was designed with natural slate tiles.(Focus on Slate)
June 1, 2004... Typically, data centers tend to be a little on the formal side, with an almost digital, calculated look. The 20,000-square-foot Informatica facility was designed similarly, but in the lobby, the architects specified an element that warmed up...

Solving slate flooring problems.(Technical Forum)
June 1, 2004... Slate is a natural stone, but unlike marble, limestone and granite, it requires different maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. The following are some of the questions I have heard regarding slate flooring. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Brazilian slate made to order: located in the slate-rich Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, Lincar Pedras de Ardosia Ltda. specializes in quarrying and fabricating a full range of architectual slate products.(Focus on Slate)
June 1, 2004... With its headquarters in Papagaio, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and quarries throughout the state, Lincar Pedras de Ardosia Ltda. is steeped in the rich slate history of the region. The company, which was founded in 1985, uses state-of-the-art...

Providing outdoor entertainment in style: natural stone was used to create a unique outdoor entertainment experience for a private residence in Orange, CA.
June 1, 2004... To provide ample space for outdoor entertaining, a 4,300-square-foot residence in Orange, CA, was designed with an exterior patio, barbeque area and pathways, and all of these elements rely on natural slate as a key design element. Materials...

ITSS comes to New York: for the first time ever, a natural stone and tile show will take place in New York City, as the International Tile and Stone Show is set for the Jacob Javits Convention Center from July 15 to 17, 2004.
June 1, 2004... The third edition of the International Tile and Stone Show (ITSS) will take place from July 15 to 17, 2004 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. The show, which held a successful edition in Las Vegas, NV, in November of 2003,...

Stone Fabricators Forum: once again, a large group of stone fabricators who attended Coverings 2004 gathered to share their experiences in the industry.
June 1, 2004... Over the past few years, fabricators from around the country have been attending a forum at Coverings in Orlando, FL. These lively sessions have historically been candid discussions about issues, problems and solutions within the industry, and...

Increased attendance at Coverings 2004: in its first year under new management, Coverings 2004--which took place in Orlando, FL, from March 23 to 26--saw a 10% increase in attendance.
June 1, 2004... The organizers of Coverings, a leading showcase for ceramic tile and natural stone floor coverings, announced that the total number of registered attendees for the 2004 show was 29,453. That figure represents an increase of 10 percent over...

Exhibitors at Coverings 2004.
June 1, 2004... Once again, Coverings was a forum for companies to introduce new products to the marketplace and to improve existing products. The following is a sampling of the products on display at Coverings 2003 in Orlando, FL. For more information on...

Miracle Sealants Company: www.miraclesealants.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Miracle Sealants Company is one of the world's leading manufactures of premium quality, professional grade care products for tile, grout, marble, limestone, natural stone, concrete and masonry surfaces. Products include: penetrating sealers,...

Antolini Luigi: www.antolini.it.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Antolini Luigi Company of Verona, Italy, have just announced a redesigned Web site: www.antolini.it. Already well known in the industry for their vast spectrum of 700 stones, their Web site is a treasure trove of information on all that is...

Tem-mer: www.tem-mer.com.tr.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Supplying the raw materials from its own quarries, Tem-mer Marble offers you marble, travertine and limestone with the best quality and product continuity supported by the latest modern technology and a high production capacity of 1,500,000...

Granite City Tool: www.granitecitytool.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... GraniteCityTool.com offers a complete line of tools/equipment/supplies for the stone fabrication and monument industries. You'll also find videos, images, product descriptions and other helpful information. Coming soon: online purchasing and...

Tenax USA: www.tenaxusa.com.(Web Locators)
June 1, 2004... Tenax USA brings online all the useful information about its complete array of products. It has a link to the Italian site where an easy-to-use Web site can guide you to choose the right products for your "stone" problems. The site also gives...

GranQuartz: www.granquartz.com/home.htm.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The GranQuartz Web site, the ultimate resource for the stone industry, lists the full range of stone tools and equipment from North America's largest stone tool and equipment distributor. GranQuartz: The Power to Deliver--Fast. ...

Stone Boss Industries: www.stoneboss.biz.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... For over a decade, Stone Boss Industries has been the best in the industry for supplying the finest products for stone working. To find out how our professionally knowledgeable and trained staff can help you obtain the best materials for the...

Bellinzoni USA: www.bellinzoniusa.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Since 1937, Bellinzoni, from Milano Italy, has been producing quality products for the natural stone industry. We Import these products so that you can have the same professional quality used by Italian craftsmen for over 65 years. All of our...

Chemcore industries: www.dovae.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Tejas sinks offer innovative designs that consumers can count on to deliver unprecedented levels of style and function. Tejas uses only the finest heavy gauge stainless steel with 10% nickel to assure supreme quality and craftsmanship in every...

Echeguren Slate: www.echeguren.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Echeguren Slate maintains a large inventory of fine slate and stone from Africa, Brazil, China, India, Spain and the U.S. Our line includes floor and roof tile, dimensional slabs, flagging, pavers, sandstone, quartzite and soapstone. ...

Amsum & ASH: www.tabindia.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Tab India, undoubtedly India's largest and most reliable manufacturer of granite, marble, slates, quartzites, sandstones--tiles, slabs & cut to size has a interactive Web site which has the entire range of its products, projects and marketing...

Akemi North America: www.akemina.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Akemi has been producing chemical products for the treatment of cast and natural stones, for more than 75 years. Our research and development department is continually making improvements to our existing comprehensive range of products. Your...

Burlington: www.burlingtonstone.co.uk.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Burlington--the Best of British Stone--is the most sought after of natural materials. Hard wearing and durable, it is suitable for interior and exterior environments such as offices, shopping malls and domestic residences. It comes in five...

Blanco: www.blancoamerica.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The cornerstone of every great kitchen. Blanco is the world's leading innovator of premium quality stainless steel sinks, hard composite sinks, kitchen faucets, bar sinks and faucets, and custom sink accessories. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

BCS-Brazil Stone Corporation: www.brazilstone.com.(Web Locators)
June 1, 2004... BSC--Brazil Stone Corporation, with headquarters in New Jersey, is the corporate distribution headquarters in North America. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BMG--Brasil Marmores e Granitos, with headquarters in Brazil, is primarily responsible...

Green Slate: www.greenslate.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Green Slate--a Brazilian company focusing on slate and offering a line of quartzite and soapstone products. Please enter www.greenslate.com for a virtual visit to our quarries, plants, line of products and services. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

International Machine Corporation: www.internationalmachinecorp.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... International Machine Corporation is the one source for all your stone machinery needs. We have been servicing clients since 1998 with hundreds of satisfied customers. Our vast knowledge of sales and service for the stone industry proceeds us....

Tracomal: www.tracomal.com.br.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... In Tracomal's Web site, you find the 10 years of history of Tracomal Mineracao, working with quarrying and commercialization of granite blocks. Information about Tracomal's quarries and stones, with high-resolution photos of our 27 types of...

Z. Bavelloni: www.bavelloni.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Z. Bavelloni is the world-leading company in the glass and stone working machines and tools. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NC Multifunctional working centres Diamond and polishing tools, drills etc. Software for NC machines

Alpha Professional Tools: www.alpha-tools.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Alpha Professional Tools is a leading manufacturer of quality tools for professionals in the natural stone, engineered stone, porcelain slab, tile, glass and construction industries. Alpha provides the best products for culting, drilling,...

Thibaut: www.thibaut.fr.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Available in two languages (French, English) this complete and pleasant site enables users to discover Thibaut machines with accurate and vivid descriptions to allow a better comprehension of its equipment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is...

Abrasive Technology: www.abrasive-tech.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Abrasive Technology, your leading manufacturer of superior quality diamond tools for polishing and shaping stone surfaces and edges, welcomes you to our e-business Web site, featuring on-line ordering 24/7 for AT's stone product line. View our...

HMK Stone Care System: www.hmkstonecare.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A complete care system for all natural and man-made stone surfaces. From initial cleaning and protection to ongoing maintenance. Ensure the long-lasting beauty of your stone. For all interior & exterior--residential & commercial installations....

Regent Stone Products: www.regentstoneproducts.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Regent Stone Products, Inc. specializes in providing the stone fabrication, restoration and solid surface industry with a full line of products and services. Our complete line of products includes the latest innovations in technology designed...

Pokarna Limited: www.pokarna.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Pokarna Limited--having its own quarries in 10 colors, two state-of-the-art processing units--is the largest exporter of granite slabs and tiles from India, dealing in over 50 premium colors and exporting more than 100 containers every month to...

Wood's Powr-Grip Co., Inc.: www.powrgrip.com.(Web Locators)
June 1, 2004... Wood's Powr-Grip offers a glimpse of its full line of vacuum handling and mounting equipment. The site includes items of specific interest to stone handlers. For more information on accessing our site or for comments about how we can improve...

Flow International Corporation: www.flowcorp.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Flow International Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure waterjet technology for cutting, cleaning, and food safety applications. Flow provides total system solutions for industries, including...

AG & M: www.agmgranite.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... You can see the different colors of marbles and granites and other stones that we carry in both slabs and tiles. It also shows what materials we have coming in soon. We actually show a ship with containers on it and what is in each container...

simplestonecare.com: www.simplestonecare.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The beauty of natural stone is everlasting. With the proper care, it will keep its luster and color throughout eternity. As the stone professionals, we have selected various products to incorporate into your daily cleaning routine economically,...

Stone suppliers: www.stonesuppliers.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The best of nature direct from the quarry. Products from Guatemala, Colombia and Italy. Exclusive producers and importers of Saltan, Mare, Quetzal Green. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Southland Stone: www.southlandstone.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The "Dot Com" of Natural Stone. Search for all your needs in natural stones--by material, color or name. A user-friendly, interactive site. Send your request for information, samples, orders and much more.... Use your own password, get access,...

Matrix Stone Products: www.matrixstoneproducts.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Matrix Stone Products manufacturers of the world's finest machinery. The Sebring Gantry Saw and The Daytona XL Edge Profile system are considered. "The best values in the industry." See our Web site for what owners have to say. ...

Carter Products: www.carterproducts.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Carter Products' Web site features in-depth information on Carter line lasers used for visual alignment in bridge saw applications and 2D computer laser projection systems for accurate positioning and cutting of stone material on CNC routers....

Diasonic: www.diasonic.net.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... You can find the total solution for all your needs in diamond tools at www.diasonic.net. Diasonic's Web site will give you a happiness to enjoy the choice variety of prime articles for sale. Enjoy your success with Diasonic. [ILLUSTRATION...

Master Wholesale: www.masterwholesale.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The place where professionals shop for tile saws, tile tools, stoneworking and masonry tools and clothing. Over 20 employees are working full-time for all of our customers, all of the time. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

IGM: www.igmcorp.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... That IGM has been the leader in the stone industry for over four generations does not come with much surprise to architects, designers, contractors and builders who demand nothing but the best. Over the years, IGM has developed a reputation,...

Tekmar: www.tekmarble.com.tr.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Tekmar is the name you can trust for fine marble that meets the most stringent international standards of quality. Tekmar's quarries and factories work around the clock employing state-of-the-art technology to produce the best marble and to...

M S International: www.msistone.com.(Web Locators)(M S International, Inc.,)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... M S International, Inc. is one of the largest importers of quality, natural stone Since 1975, our product line features timeless beauty of natural stones from India, Mexico, China, Italy, Turkey, Phillipines and South America. ...

Groves Incorporated: www.groves.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Groves Incorporated is the manufacturer of READY RACKTM Fire Department and Industrial Fire Brigade storage products, Groves Glass storage and handling products, and stone storage & handling systems for storage and handling of stone slabs and...

Cremar: www.cremar.it.(Web Locators)(Cremar S.p.A.,)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Cremar S.p.A., established in 1851 in the heart of marble and granite production, has always stood out for its progressive achievement on the markets all over the world, its constant activity towards efficiency and punctuality in the delivery...

Braxton-Bragg: www.braxtonbragg.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Braxton-Bragg sells professional products and tooling for stone and tile fabrication. Customer satisfaction is Braxton-Bragg's #1 goal. Call today for your free catalog, or send us a fax request. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Lotus Exim: www.lotusexim.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Lotus Exim is one of the leading sources of granite, marble and natural stone. We started in India over a decade ago and are now global. With over 10 years of experience in sourcing quality stone, we have the expertise & the technology to offer...

ABC Stone trading: www.abcworldwidestone.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... You will discover a comprehensive inventory with origins from six continents, which include extraordinary granites, exotic marbles, French, Portuguese, Israeli and other revered limestones, plus an impressive array of travertine, onyx, slate,...

World wide stone: www.durangostone.com.(Web Locators)(Durango Stone)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Nothing can compare to the natural beauty or tactile dimension that true natural stone adds to a room, home or building. Durango Stone[TM] is chosen by the countries finest architects, interior design professionals and custom home builders, for...

Marmoelettromeccanica: www.marmoelettro.it.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... We are specialized in the construction of portable electric machines for shaping, profiling and polishing marble and granite. A modern dynamic structure and a deep passion that comes from working for a family-owned business are some of the...

Mystic Granite & Marble: www.mysticgranite.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Mystic Granite & Marble Web site gives visitors the opportunity to surf the largest inventory of premium-quality natural stone in the southeast. View product close-ups and full slab photos. Mystic will even e-mail product shots directly to...

Color Marble, Inc.: www.colormarble.com.(Web Locators)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Color Marble, Inc., is a direct importer and distributor of all types of natural stone from around the globe. We are able to obtain large quantities of marble, granite, limestone, travertine, slate, tumbled marble and other types of custom...

Schechner Lifson: www.saferocks.com.(Web Locators)(Schechner Lifson Corporation )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Schechner Lifson Marble Stone and Tile Connection is a comprehensive Property/Casualty insurance program designed to meet the needs of marble, stone and tile distributors and wholesalers. This innovative specialty program--known as...

Calendar.(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... June 17-21, 2004 Egypt Stone Event Cairo International Conference Center, Cairo, Egypt. Contact: Fairsystem, Ms. Eva Altosaar, E-mail: eva.altosaar@fairsystem.it; Fax: +39 051 6310034. July 15-17, 2004 ITSS New York ...

Sun Touch[R].(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Sun Touch[R] proudly introduces an ultra-low EMF "Wire Applied" system called, Warm Wire. The wire is built with a dual wire "field canceling" design to minimize EMF exposure. An innovative box dispenser including an integral spool, which has a...

Incounter.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... Incounter's LazerTop digital template projector is new and improved, and now available in 3D for applications that require the templating of contoured surfaces such as drainboards, mantels, etc. The software accounts for variations in the...

VIC International.(New Equipment)
June 1, 2004... The StoneMaster[R] StoneHawg manual edge profiler is a new piece of equipment from VIC International. This manual edge profiler, built in the U.S., is conveniently compatible with standard tooling. StoneHawg carries a 220-volt, single phase (20...

Flow International[R].(New Equipment)
June 1, 2004... Flow International[R] introduces the next-generation WMC2 Waterjet Machining Center. The WMC2, designed by a worldwide team of multidisciplined Flow employees and customers, is ideal for high-production and high-speed cutting, as well as the...

I.A. Shenhav[R].(New Literature)
June 1, 2004... I.A. Shenhav[R] has introduced its new booklet of stone styles and colors. The publication features the company's selection of stone material, including Jerusalem Gold, Halila, Benjamin Gray and Jerusalem Red. Additionally, it offers a variety...

Gallos Marmoleria'[R].(New Literature)
June 1, 2004... Gallos Marmoleria's[R] new literature, Stones from Peru, showcases the many different looks and sizes of its Peruvian stone tiles, decorative endcaps and moldings. In the rural lands of the Central Andes, Gallos Marmoleria quarries its...

CMS / Brembana[R] Stone Division.(New Literature)
June 1, 2004... CMS / Brembana[R] Stone Division supplies a plethora of statistics and technical specifications about its new machinery in a full-color guide book to rate equipment. Images shown in the publication allow customers to see how each piece of...

Help your stone business prosper with these tools of the trade.
June 1, 2004... from the Editors of Stone World Magazine by Michael Reis & Jennifer Adams Gibbs Smith, Publisher This attractive, colorful book--written by the editors of Stone World--features natural stone in a full range of design applications,...

Somaca.(Machine of the Month)
June 1, 2004... Somaca's Pneumatic Polisher was engineered to be lightweight and fast. It comes complete with rear exhaust sleeve, water and air lines and two handles. The speed is variable from 400 to 4,500 RPM, and air consumption is 11.4 CFM. Spindle is...