Stone World articles from March 2002

Stone World archives from March 2002

Stone World and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design move to new offices. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The New Jersey office of Business News Publishing, which publishes Stone World and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design magazines, moved to a new facility on March 1, 2002. The new address is Business News Publishing, 210 Route 4 East, Suite 311,...

Akemi North America expands its operations. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Akemi North America has expanded into a new 20,000-square-foot facility in Holbrook, NY. Akemi's expanded facility now accommodates two new departments: a new training facility for new and already established distributors, and a new product...

Stone Fair is set to take place in Madrid, Spain, in May. (Newsline).
March 1, 2002... The fourth edition of Piedra, the International Natural Stone Fair, will take place from May 8 to 11, 2002. And according to its organizers, this year's edition will be the largest version of the event staged to date. The biennial fair has...

Block fabricator is established in Long Island, NY. (Newsline).(Granite Manufacturing Stoneworks)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Granite Mfg. Stoneworks has been established as a stone fabricator in Holbrook, NY, according to an announcement by company President Michael Eichinger and Vice President Alexander Ferrara. The 12,000-square-foot fabrication facility, which...

Landmark marble block is quarried in Colorado. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Sierra Minerals Corp., the operator of the YULE MARBLE QUARRY near Marble, CO, announced that it has quarried a 58-ton (116,000-pound) marble block. The block was scheduled for delivery to Parker, CO, where noted wildlife sculptor Gerald...

Turkish Stone producer develops Tumbled division. (Newsline).(Kocak Natural Stone Group)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Kocak Natural Stone Group has established a new division, Latmos Tumbled & Antique Stones, which will focus on the production and trade of tumbled tiles, borders, stone carpets, mosaics, medallions and other artistic items. The new...

An international proclamation in stone. (Stone Column).(Bank of China building)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
March 1, 2002... In this issue of Stone World, we are featuring an in-depth article on the Bank of China in Beijing, which was designed by internationally renowned architect I.M. Pei and his sons C.C. Pei and L.C. Pei (page 44). And while the sheer quantity of...

Statistics.(imports and exports)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... STATISTICS IMPORTS TO THE U.S. NOVEMBER 2001 Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE MARBLE (*) COUNTRIES U.S. $ TONS U.S. $...

Slate transforms historic cathedral. (News).(Southwark Cathedral)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... CUMBRIA, ENGLAND - Burlington Slate Ltd. supplied approximately 7.5 tons of its Westmorland Green roofing slate for the newly refurbished and extended Southwark Cathedral, which was officially opened in April 2001 by Nelson Mandela. ...

Protecting stonework in a mall. (News).(Laticrete International Inc. products protect Ilus W. Davis Park Mall granite fountain)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... BETHANY, CT - Laticrete International, Inc.'s installation systems were an integral part of the new, large-scale Ilus W. Davis Park Mall in Kansas City, MO. This state-of-the-art pedestrian plaza covers two city blocks and features a number of...

New sales manager appointed. (News).(Jamie Hiemer, Source Products Group)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... BROOMFIELD, CO -- Source Products Group, Inc. announces the appointment of Jamie Hiemer as regional sales manager for its PetraSlate and PetraSlate New Dimensions divisions. With a territory covering Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and...

New enterprise established. (News).(Rug Hut Ltd. creates Mother Earth Granite and Marble)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... LAKE HAVASU, AZ -- The carpet and tile firm, Rug Hut, Ltd., located in Lake Havasu, AZ, has expanded with the establishment of a stone fabrication facility. The owners of the company, Greg and Bonnie Hughes began planning a fabrication shop as...

Honor Code monument is unveiled. (News).(Mystic Granite and Marble contributes Lake Highland Preparatory School monument)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ORLANDO, FL -- A moving unveiling ceremony was recently held at Lake Highland Preparatory School as it dedicated its honor code monument, which was donated by Mystic Granite & Marble of Orlando, FL, in honor of the new Highlander Honor Code....

Combining art with technology: Laser Imaging & Design in Lebanon, OH, uses advanced laser technology to produce highly detailed images in stone, which appear as if they were created by skilled artisans. (Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Almost 10 years after graduating from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale with a degree in graphic design, Jim Smith of LEBANON, OH, has focused his talents on stone etching. While he initially acquired a knack for hand etching on memorials...

A cultural landmark carved in stone: I.M. Pei collaborated with his two sons in designing Pei Partnership Architects' new Head Office of the Bank of China in Beijing, which is a monumental display of Italian Roman classic travertine.
March 1, 2002... Nearly a half-million square feet of stone went into the new Head Office of the Bank of China (BOC) in Beijing -- enough to clad a 55-story skyscraper. Great height, however, was not the issue, as the rooflines in this central part of the city...

Fieldstone emulates the English countryside: Dry stack stone fences and granite payers were employed in the landscape of a private residence in Wisconsin to complete the look of the mid-1800s fieldstone home.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... With a great admiration for the English countryside, the owners of a private residence in the Northern Kettle Moraine region of Wisconsin sought to replicate that setting within their own landscaping. To achieve the desired effect, an abundance...

Natural stone flooring captures an antique look: the restoration of a older home in Ridgewood, NJ, included a broad range of stone applications in the bathrooms for a classic appearance.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... The overall design goal for a private residence in Ridgewood, NJ, was to update the home with modern accessories while still preserving its classical beauty. "We tried to keep the character of the home up to date with modern fixtures," said...

Coverings returns home to Orlando: Coverings 2002, the International Tile & Stone Exposition, is set to take place from May 6 to 9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
March 1, 2002... After a one-year stint in New Orleans, Coverings 2002 is returning to Orlando, FL, where it has taken place for several years. The show, which is also referred to as "The International Tile & Stone Exposition," is set to take place from May 6...

Fabrication case study: Processing blocks in Carrara, Italy: Since its beginning in 1821, Henraux S.p.A. has continuously expanded and built its operation to a large-scale facility with a reputable name.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... With about 180 years of experience in the stone industry, Henraux S.p.A. of Forte dei Marmi, Italy, has learned what it takes to build a successful business. Since its creation, the company has persevered through several changes in ownership as...

Vision 2002 at Coverings.
March 1, 2002... Once again, the Coverings exposition will include a broad range of seminars, including sessions specific to natural stone specification, installation and maintenance as well as discussions on sales, marketing and design. The following is a...

Fabrication case study: Automated enhancement of granite slabs: At Marmi Lanza's factory in Verona, Italy, granite slabs are automatically polished and treated with a reinforcement resin, with minimal worker intervention.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... Given its rich history in stoneworking, the Verona region of Italy has long been home to innovations in stone fabrication. Fabricators in the area have found new methods and improved ways of implementing older procedures. One such case can be...

Desert Lilac. (New Products).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... AustralAsian Granite Pty. Ltd. of Australia is offering Desert Lilac granite. This material, which features a pinkish-mauve tone with light brown flecks, is available directly from the company m block form. It is also available in tiles, slabs...

Floor-warming system. (New Products).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... Nuhet Industries, Ltd., has developed a new floor-warming system. The Nuheat mat is installed in a layer of thinset directly beneath the floor covering. It may be installed under all hard surfaces, including all varieties of natural stone....

Stone Sealer. (New Products).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... Aqua Mix Inc., a manufacturer of hard surface cleaning and maintenance products, has introduced Pro-Solv 10 and Pro-Solv 10 Stone Sealer. The low-odor, solvent-based sealers are ideal for polished and unpolished natural stone as well as...

Custom Building Products. (New Products).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... Custom Building Products, manufacturer of tile and stone installation products, has announced a comprehensive new line of adhesives, TripleGrip [TM] Premium Tile Adhesive and OmniGrip [TM] Ultimate The Adhesive, for tile installation. ...

A new Color Intensifier. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... A new Color Intensifier has been introduced by Akemi to enhance the natural beauty of stone. Specifically created to enhance the color of porous and rough stones such as flamed marble, granite and slate, this new color intensifier is long...

T500 range of flat polishers. (New Equipment).
March 1, 2002... Thibaut has released the new T500 range of flat polishers with automatic tool changers and two horizontal capacities. A semi-bridge machine, the T500 can be specified with or without automatic tool change. Features of this machine include a new...

Super Coarse MBS diamonds. (New Equipment).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... GE Superbarsives introduces Super Coarse MBS diamonds, now available in the US mesh sizes 20/25 and 18/20. For core drilling, super coarse high grade MBS diamonds offer cubo-octahedral shapes and show resistance to pressure, heat, abrasion and...

Seam Master. (New Equipment).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Hard Rock Tool Co. introduces the Seam Master by Edgemarc. The Seam Master seam setter works as two tools in one. It tightens seams while keeping them level at the same time, according to the company. The small and lightweight machine uses...

Granite Core Bit and General Purpose Core Bit. (New Equipment).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Pearl Abrasive Co. announces the introduction of its new Granite Core Bit and General Purpose Core Bit. The new Professional Core Bit for Granite is engineered with a special bond for long life, aggressive drilling and maximum performance. The...

Akemi Stone Products. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.akemina.com The Akemi Web site allows you to view the entire Akemi line by product or by application making this site very useful. Once you determine the right product for the right application, you can then search for the nearest...

Antolini Luigi. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.antolini.it Antolini Luigi & C., a leading Italian manufacturer of natural stone, can offer a variety of over 500 different kinds of natural stones, including marble, granite, onyx, limestone, travertine, sandstone and semi-precious...

Braxton Bragg. (Web Locators).(new Web site features building tools products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.Braxton-Bragg.com Braxton-Bragg's new Web site features 10 categories showcasing products offered by the company. Pages on hand tools, large equipment and saws, polishing supplies, stone care products and CNC tooling are easily...

Allied Supply Exports. (Web Locators).(www.alliedstone.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.alliedstone.com Come view the large variety of natural stone products and colors that Allied Supply exports. Learn about the factories and quarries we wholly own and the level of service and reliability we can provide. Largest variety...

Artsaics Studios. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.artsaics.com Creative designs and bright splashes of color define our mosaics. Subtle shapes and interesting textures combined with innovative execution make Artsaics Studios an excellent design alternative. Please contact us for a...

CMS/Brembana. (Web Locators).(CMS S.p.A.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.cms.it The CMS/Brembana Web site covers a vast range of CNC products manufactured by the CMS Group. Available online are CMS Group companies and agents, press releases and tradeshow information. A wide range of technical information as...

Antico Stone. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.anticostone.com Antico Stone is a prime resource for Jerusalem Stone collection. It has made its reputation nation wide by offering a wide collection of high-quality stone products to the trades. Antico Stone stocks a full line of...

Bonstone. (Web Locators).(Bonstone (R) Materials)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.bonstone.com Bonstone (R) Materials is a developer of a line of adhesives uniquely suited for the installation and repair of stone and masonry. We have over 40 years of experience developing high-performance products for anchoring,...

Color Marble. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.colormarble.com Color Marble, Inc., is a direct importer and distributor of all types of natural stone in tiles and slabs from all around the globe. We are able to obtain large quantities of marble, granite, limestone, travertine,...

Coverings. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.coverings.com Coverings, comprised of the International Tile and Stone Exposition, the International Flooring Exposition and the Vision Conference Program, is the most important event in the world for ceramic tile and natural stone...

Dimpomar. (Web Locators).(www.dimpomar.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.dimpomar.com In 1980, Dimpomar was born in Estremoz Portugal, where marble is king. In 1987, it found Comarmore, thus complementing its conversion activities with exploitation of its own quarries, thus guaranteeing its supply of raw...

Galilee Stone Ltd. (Web Locators).(www.galileestone.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.galileestone.com Galilee Stone Ltd. combines the most up-to-date manufacturing technology with traditional craftsmanship and master of ancient artisans. From the heart of the quarries, utilizing the best of knowledge and experience, we...

Cremar. (Web Locators).(Cremar S.p.A.)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.cremar.it 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...

Echeguren Slate. (Web Locators).(www.echeguren.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.echeguren.com Echeguren Slate, Inc. was established in 1981 and is an importer/exporter and distributor of an extensive line of exotic fine quality slate flooring and roofing tiles. The company also handles slate flagging, payers and...

Girlanda. (Web Locators).(www.girlanda.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.girlanda.com In our Web site, we present our range of marble processing supplies, and everybody can see what we can offer for better working in the natural stone sector. Here you can see our containers with different solutions and...

Dente Trading. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.dentetrading.com Established in 1965, Dente Trading Co., Inc. continues to serve the building stone industry as one of the largest wholesale-stocking-distributors of natural building stone in the country. Importing literally hundreds...

Edilgraniti. (Web Locators).(www.edilgraniti.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.edilgraniti.com Our Web site offers a complete picture of our firm to all visitors. We have been working in the natural stone field since 1961, and we are specialized in new materials from all over the world -- particularly from...

Granitex. (Web Locators).(www.granitex.it)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.granitex.it Granitex ensures production and technical know-how that can meet any requirement. We carry Out a range of special projects, which manifest the innovative ideas of architects, builders and designers. We use only the highest...

GranQuartz. (Web Locators).(www.graquartz.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.graquartz.com For 30 years, GranQuartz has been manufacturing and distributing quality tools and supplies for the natural stone and tile industries. Our veteran people know the sales business. From bridge saws to sandpaper from...

International Granite & Marble. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.igmcorp.com For over 50 years, IGM has established itself as one of the preeminent leaders in the stone business. With offices throughout the U.S. andthe world, IGM offers uncompromising quality and service. This easy to navigate site...

Marmoelettromeccanica. (Web Locators).(www.marmoelettro.it)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.marmoelettro.it Marmoelettromeccanica's Web Site is a place where you can browse our products, send us messages, or request us to send you our catalogue. It is structured to give the best information in important languages from all...

High Tech Stone. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.hightechstone.com High Tech Stone is a premiere supplier for all your machines and tools for the stone industry. Years of experience enable us to help you make the most economical choices while maintaining high quality.

Laticrete. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.laticrete.com Globally proven. Professionally endorsed. Supplying the world with innovative, high strength, shock and weather resistant ceramic tile and stone installation systems for nearly half a century.

Matrix Stone Products. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.matrixstoneproducts.com Matrix Stone Products is a multifaceted company that designs, manufactures and installs high-performance machinery worldwide for the natural stone industry. The company produces two levels of gantry bridge saws,...

HMK Stone Care System. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.hmkstonecare.com The HMK [R] Stone Care System includes a complete, comprehensive and interrelated series of products for all natural and semi-natural stone and manmade hard surfaces. Unlike other products, which were initially...

Loeffler. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.loeffler-mb.com In our Langenaltheim factory, in the Solnhofen/jura area (of southern Germany) we manufacture a broad range of highly developed and technically mature machines and devices for the stoneworking industry. A dedicated team...

Maverick. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.bellinzoniusa.com Bellinzoni offers one of the most comprehensive stone care lines that is both effective and innovative. The full product line is showcased on their Web site at: www.bellinzoniusa com. Through the Web site, you will...

Park Industries. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.parkind.com Park Industries, North America's largest manufacturer of stone fabrication equipment, is more than just equipment. For almost 50 years, Park has provided quality equipment. Park offers saws, edge shaping and polishing,...

Southland Stone. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.southlandstone.com The most friendly & informative site for granites, marble, limestone, sandstone, slate and quartzite from all around the world. Find materials through a multitude of choices, by category, color, names and size. Order...

Texas Limestone. (Web Locators).(www.cordovastone.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.cordovastone.com With our commercial projects, we have revived the beauty of yesterday and given life to family dreams with customized residences, We welcome the opportunity to put our experience to work for you.

Regent Stone Products. (Web Locators).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... www.regentstoneproducts.com 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...

Stone Boss Industries. (Web Locators).(www.stoneboss.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.stoneboss.com It's bold, it's outrageous and it's original (and it will make you laugh to boot). From the opening animated "Birth of Stone Boss" to the easy-tonavigate, extensive product line, we think you will find that the Stone Boss...

Wood's Powr-Grip Co., Inc. (Web Locators).(www.pwrgrip.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.powrgrip.com 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...

StoneBazaar.com. (Web Locators).(natural stone industry information technology solutions)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.StoneBazaar.com StoneBazaar.com Inc. is a leading provider of technology and e-commerce solutions for the natural stone industry. StoneBazaar.com solutions help industry participants manage supply logistics, optimize sales and...

Stone Suppliers Llc. (Web Locators).(advertisement)
March 1, 2002... www.stonesuppliers.com Stone Suppliers Llc., an importer and distributor, is now introducing a new and fast becoming popular brushed finish to its Guatemalan Greens slabs and tiles. In addition, we also offer unique original marbles from...

World Wide Stone. (Web Locators).(www.durangostone.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... www.durangostone.com World Wide Stone Corporation[TM] is the factory; the world's only source for Durango Stone[TM] We presently supply many of the preeminent natural stone distributors and dealers, as well as contractors, builders,...

Stone of the month.(blue sodalite, Bolivia)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... This Stone of the Month supplied by International Italmarmi, Massa, Italy. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each...