Stone World articles from March 2004

Stone World archives from March 2004

AIA architects study stone in Verona, Italy.(NewsLine)(American Institute of Architects )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The fifth Veronafiere-AIA Continuing Education Course on "The Use of Marble and Stone Materials in Modern Architecture" was described by John Stephenson (TVS Architects, Atlanta, GA) as "the best continuing education course I have ever...

Stone World to host Fabricators Forum at Coverings 2004.(NewsLine)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Once again, Stone World will be moderating a Fabricators Forum as part of the education program at Coverings in Orlando, FL,--taking place on Wednesday, March 24, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. The session will be organized as a roundtable discussion,...

MIA survey reveals positive news for U.S. stone industry.(NewsLine)(Marble Institute of America)
March 1, 2004... A survey commissioned by the Marble Institute of America (MIA) at the December 2003 StonExpo trade show in Atlanta, GA, reveals that the majority of stone professionals in attendance expect 2004 to be a better year for their businesses and the...

Georgia Marble Company to auction equipment.(NewsLine)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... The Georgia Marble Co. will be auctioning off equipment at its Tate, GA, headquarters in an effort to dispose of excess equipment in the company's ongoing operations. The auction, run by Auctions Worldwide of Milford, CT, will feature 500 to...

New trade fair is planned for Istanbul, Turkey.(NewsLine)(Natural Stone 2004, the International Marble, Natural Stone Products and Technologies Exhibition)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Natural Stone 2004, the International Marble, Natural Stone Products and Technologies Exhibition, is set to take place from September 2 to 5, 2004 at CNR Expo in Istanbul, Turkey. The organizers of the fair point to the success of Turkey's...

One liners.(NewsLine)(Communicators International, Inc. has appointed Gregg Wallis as account executive/journalist)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Communicators International, Inc., a leading marketing communications firm for the tile, stone and kitchen and bath industries, has named Gregg Wallis Account Executive/Journalist. Prior to joining Communicators, Wallis was the Managing Editor...

Greetings from Brazil.(Stone Column)(International Marble and Granite Fair )(Column)
March 1, 2004... This month, I am writing my column from a hotel room in Vitoria, Brazil, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in 90-degree heat in mid-February. There are two reasons for this. On one hand, I have been on the road so much lately that I am rarely in...

Statistics.(stone imports to and exports from the United States)(Illustration)
March 1, 2004... IMPORTS TO THE U.S. NOVEMBER 2003 Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE MARBLE* SLATE** COUNTRIES U.S. $ TONS U.S....

New manager.(News)(Milestone Imports appointed Alex Leeson as marketing and business manager)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... SANTA FE, NM -- Milestone Imports, a Santa Fe, NM-based importer and exclusive distributor for Mexican porphyry, has appointed Alex Leeson as Marketing and Business Manager. His immediate focus is to expand distribution of porphyry throughout...

Hard Rock design uses slate.(News)(Burlington Stone)
March 1, 2004... NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM -- Burlington Stone has recently supplied its olive green Bursting Stone as cladding within the bar area of one of the latest cafe venues to be opened in central Nottingham by the restaurant chain, Hard Rock Cafe. ...

Marble 2004.(News)(the 10th International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... IZMIR, TURKEY -- Marble 2004, the 10th International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair, is being held from April 1 to 4 in Izmir, Turkey. An assortment of Turkish marble, especially travertine and other natural stones, will be on display at...

Donation for learning.(News)(National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades received a saw from Park Industries to train students)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ASHVILLE, NC -- The National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades (NTC) has received a new Park Sierra bridge saw from Park Industries for the purpose of training students in the stone industry. "This saw allows us to provide improved...

Internet marketing.(News)(Stone Matrix )
March 1, 2004... DENVER, CO -- After two years of development by engineers, programmers and marketing personal, Denver, CO-based Stone Matrix offers a marketing tool that allows buyers and sellers to find who has what product, at what price and availability,...

New distribution center.(News)(M. S. International, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... ATLANTA, GA -- M. S. International, Inc. [MSI], announced that it has opened a new distribution center in Atlanta, GA. With 50,000 square feet of warehouse space and 8,000 square feet of office space located on 4.3 acres, the new location is...

Exclusive distributor.(News)(Rock of Ages Corp., Nelson Granite Co., worldwide distribution agreements)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... KENORA, ONTARIO, CANADA -- Rock of Ages Corp. of Barre, VT, recently announced that it has reached an agreement with Nelson Granite Co. from Kenora, Ontario, Canada, to be the exclusive worldwide distributor of its Pine Green granite blocks...

Providing Vermont granite to a worldwide market: as one of a number of quarries operated by Rock of Ages Corp., the Bethel White granite quarry is a prime producer of a pure even-grain material.(Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry)
March 1, 2004... Based in the quaint New England city of Barre, VT, Rock of Ages Corp. is tightly linked to the history of its surroundings. While Barre has a population only slightly under 10,000, the city is certainly not one to be overlooked. Rich in...

Manhattan renovation relies on customized stonework: blue and white marble, along with black granite, revamps the lobby of a prestigious office building in New York City.
March 1, 2004... A midst the hustle and bustle of Midtown Manhattan, the Jack Resnick and Sons Building connects the addresses 110 East 59th Street and 111 East 58th Street. The office building has recently been renovated to carry a more modern feel, and the...

University campus is updated with stone: the addition of two new buildings to Denison University included marble for a lobby staircase wall for one building and limestone for the flooring of the other.
March 1, 2004... Denison University, in Granville, OH, recently added two new buildings to its stately campus. The structures were built on either side of the grounds, extending the grassy hilltop on both the east and west ends of the university's campus. The...

Teaming up for a quality stone installation: a collaboration among several parties ensured positive results in the design and installation of the stonework for the "Sprint Experience" on the campus of the Sprint World Headquarters in Overland Park, KS.
March 1, 2004... The design for the "Sprint Experience" within the Sprint World Headquarters campus in Overland Park, KS, was two-fold. On one hand, it needed to reflect the tradition of the company, which has been serving the telecommunications industry for...

The Retail Edge announces the release of it's REG 3.0 software.(The Retail Edge)
March 1, 2004... Robert Minnick, Senior Manager of THE RETAIL EDGE announced today the release of The Workshop REG 3.0 software program for American Stone. This new web-enabled program, created by programmers from the computer gaming industry, allows consumers...

Turkish marble reflects Assyrian culture: in northern New Jersey, a private residence was designed predominantly with Turkish stone to reflect the owner's traditions.
March 1, 2004... A 10,000-square-foot residence in Rutherford, NJ, was completed with a custom design, fitting the owner's taste, as well as the family's traditional Assyrian culture. In order to achieve the intended look, a variety of Turkish natural stone,...

The Mets try out a new image in stone: small-scale renovation projects at Shea Stadium in New York highlighted the quality of stone, with a range of materials being used for a prototype luxury suite as well as the owner's box.
March 1, 2004... Throughout professional sports, new stadiums and arenas are being built to a higher standard than ever, and materials such as granite and marble are playing an increasing role in this movement. At Shea Stadium in Flushing, NY--the home of...

Baseball stadium is defined by stone: the fans at the Community College of Southern Nevada have already nicknamed the baseball team's new stadium "Bedrock," in honor of the 4,000 tons of stone it took to build the stands.
March 1, 2004... When it came time to build a new baseball seating area at the Community College of Southern Nevada's Henderson Campus, standard aluminum bleachers just would not suffice. And after a collaborative effort that included innovation, generosity,...

Stone mosaics dress up Chicago transit stops: as part of a revitalization program initiated by the Chicago Transit Authority, Studio E has designed and installed a number of granite mosaic medallions, including one for the stop at White Sox Park.
March 1, 2004... With the pressure of an approaching All Star game looming in the not-so-distant future, Studio E was under the gun to design and install a 300-square-foot granite mosaic for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) at the Sox 35th Street Red Line...

Infusing tradition with high-quality stonework: the designers of the Humanities Building at Rice University used Leuders limestone and Vermont slate to coincide with the traditional campus style, while also adding their own unique touches to the project.
March 1, 2004... Over the years, the integrity of tradition at Rice University in Houston, TX, has influenced architects and designers to keep consistent with the campus's original limestone, clay and brick building facades. It is this principle that inspired...

Stone maintains campus' Gothic tradition: granite and limestone were used for the exterior facade of the Charles F. Knight Executive Education Center to integrate it with the campus architecture.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2004... The Charles F. Knight Executive Education Center, Olin School of Business, at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, was recently built as a residential living and learning center on the campus. The facility is five stories tall and contains...

Limestone and travertine reflect campus tradition: the Walsh Center for Performing Arts at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, TX, was built with limestone and travertine to relate to other buildings on campus.
March 1, 2004... When the 56,000-square-foot Walsh Center for Performing Arts was built on the campus of Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, TX, it occupied the last remaining open space along the campus' largest and most public quadrangle. As such,...

Refurbishing a city treasure with Brazilian granite: as part of a $90 million restoration project at Forest Park in St. Louis, MO, the Grand Basin received a facelift with New Caledonia granite paving and steps.(Gramil Granitos E Marmores Itapemirim Ltda.)
March 1, 2004... Set deep in the heart in the community of St. Louis, MO, is Forest Park, which has a history dating back to the late 1800s. The 1,370-acre site, which is owned and maintained by the City of St. Louis, is one of 105 city parks under the...

New marble revives an ancient Turkish landmark: the Letoon Temple in southwestern Turkey was refurbished with Cremo Bello limestone, which was carefully crafted by Tekmar of Istanbul, Turkey.
March 1, 2004... Throughout history and since the beginning of time, classic architecture has been created through the use of marble and other natural stones. Today, some of these historic structures require modern stoneworking expertise to repair the scars of...

Stone industry overview: the stone industry has been continually growing and changing in North America, and these changes have been taking place on all fronts--from quarrying and fabrication to sales and marketing.
March 1, 2004... Over the past decade, the international stone industry has seen some dramatic changes. In the American marketplace, stone has moved into the mainstream, and it is being used at almost every level of the building trade. The trade has grown...

New fabricator begins pattern of growth: for a company that has only been open for four months, Quality Stone and Flooring has already been able to create its own niche in the fabricating industry.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2004... About 10 miles south of New Orleans in Chalmett, LA, Quality Stone and Flooring recently established itself as a custom fabricator that covers New Orleans and its surrounding areas. The owners, Danny Dardar and Tony Goutierrez, began the...

Investing in advanced machinery: Hytec Tops LLC of Columbus, OH, continues to keep up with the competition by increasing its line of stoneworking machinery.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2004... Based in Columbus, OH, Hytec Tops, LLC fabricates various materials, including natural stone. The company recently relocated its facility in Columbus, where it has added a builder showroom. And with a new shop and location, Hytec Tops is now...

Fabricating within the family: not only does Coastal Stone create typical kitchen countertops, but it also fabricates many different custom works.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2004... Coastal Stone of Parkton, NC, is the product of a second-generation fabricator, established by owner Pete Tilly in 1996. Tilly's father began the family trend of fabricating in Germany, where he got his certification. Every generation afterward...

Advancing in the stone industry: as a self employed tile installer, John Paulson, owner of Artistic Tile and Granite, has worked his way up the industry scale to become the head of his own company.(Fabricator Case Study)
March 1, 2004... Artistic Tile and Granite, located in Albuquerque, NM, began as a small slab fabricating shop, and its operation now includes two buildings on its premises--one at 10,000 square feet and the other at 2,500 square feet. The facility has two...

Creating and fabricating quartz surfaces: based in Israel, Caesarstone manufactures and fabricates quartz engineered stone into slabs as well as customized finished products.(Fabricator Case Study)(Caesarstone)
March 1, 2004... When Caesarstone's founders started a company for quartz surfaces in Israel in 1987, they had a vision of creating surfaces that would retain the beauty and vitality of polished natural stone, even after many years of intensive use. By adding...

Expanding from stained glass to stone etching: Kustom Glass Inc. is a fabricator in Crystal River, FL, that continues to prosper and flourish by creating etchings on natural stone as well as various materials.(Fabricator Case Study)
March 1, 2004... Glenn and Kathy Palhof began their business, Kustom Glass Inc., in 1985. "We started our little project out of our garage making stained glass," said owner Kathy Palhof. Since then, the owners have been able to move their business out of their...

Branching into laser etching: Lazer Graffix was established as a specialized division of an Iowa flooring company, and it is determined to increase the demand for stone etching in the Midwest.(Fabricator Case Study)(Streeters Decorating Center)
March 1, 2004... Streeters Decorating Center of Keokuk, IA, is a flooring company that has recently added a branch to its business called Lazer Graffix. Eric Ludwig and his father Greg established the name in 2001 as a specialist in stone etching. Greg and his...

Industry support for Natural Stone Council is rapidly growing: natural stone advocate prepares to launch high-profile initiative at AIA Convention.(Forum)
March 1, 2004... Concerned over the aggressive marketing of imitation "stone" products and persistent consumer misperceptions about the value of real stone, natural stone businesses and organizations large and small, from across the entire stone industry, are...

Application of epoxy resins in consolidation of ornamental stone.
March 1, 2004... Introduction Although epoxy systems have been commercially available since the late 1940s, only in the last decade have they found widespread use as a means to consolidate and seal ornamental stone slabs. These systems are far simpler than...

2004 Full Line Catalog.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Regent Products' brand new 2004 Full Line Catalog is now available. In its 100+ pages you will find everything from the Robotop CNC workstation and Dynamica Bridge Saw to the day in and day out supplies used in the fabrication and restoration...

Extensive selection of stone.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Antolini Luigi & C. booth #4977 is sitting on a 60' X 50' area to display its extensive selection of stone, over 700 different kinds, using large bookmatched slabs, backlighted white onyx tables and floor, a wonderful wall in Irish Connemarble...

Luxstone.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Luxstone by Itaarte is a granite and marble exporter industry. We manufacture finished products such as: countertops, vanity tops, fireplaces, borders, medallions, mosaics, table tops, furniture, tumbled marble and cut-to-size jobs according to...

Pavers & planters.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... The most beautiful and exquisite collection in all America of a family of marbles, limestones and travertines are proprietary stones of Marmoleria Gallos. Governed by the company's motto: "We can do it" and proven by the broadbase products we...

Thibaut, the global partner.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Thibaut has been on the market for decoration / building / countertops for more than 45 years by developing innovating machines and application (patents policy, R & D for new solutions). The company also evolves by developing full ranges, while...

Network around the globe.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Our own quarries and factories in Colombia and Guatemala. Offices with supply capabilities in Italy, Brazil and Peru. Suppliers in Israel and South Africa. This is just a sampling of the unparalleled network of companies around the globe that...

Exclusive granites.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Edilgraniti srl, a company that is specialized in the research, production and marketing of granites and marbles like Verde Fuoco, Austral Black, Austral Juparana and other exclusive granites from Australia and other countries. ...

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Stone tool / equipment supplier, Sommer & Maca, will host NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer, Steve Johnson and his Reaction Timer at their booth at COVERINGS. Test your reaction time on a 300 HP, 190 MPH racing bike. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

VX10.2XL.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Be sure to visit Pearl Abrasive's booth and check out our new VX10.2XL, a lightweight and portable 10-inch tile saw that rip cuts 24" tiles and diagonal cuts 16" tiles. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pearl Abrasive Company Commerce, CA...

Brazilian company.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Michelangelo, Brazilian company, has more than 15 years experience in extraction, manufacturing, commercialization of manufactured marble and granite in Tiles, Slabs, Cut-To-Size and Blocks. Launch at Coverings : Golden Coast, Renoir, Golden...

Power Tilt 1500.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Wood's Powr-Grip will have on display their full line of vacuum hand cups, a 1500 lb. capacity air-power tilter and Quadra-Tilt Rotator vacuum lifters. For more information contact: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wood's Powr-Grip Co., Inc. ...

Marmoelettromeccanica.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Leading company worldwide in design and production of portable machinery for shaping and polishing marble and granite, diamond grinding tools and polishing wheels. New diamond wheels: Zenith, Bi-Power, Longlife and the newest, revolutionary:...

Quality and value.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... TENAX is the Italian leading company in adhesives, abrasives, sealers and cutting tools. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With its world-wide network of subsidiaries and distributors TENAX set the standards in the industry in terms of quality...

14 quarries and 4 factories.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Ozer International owns and operates 14 quarries and 4 factories at different parts of Turkey. North America office and warehouse is located in Harrison, NJ, and supply stones to hotel, shopping center, construction companies, architects, and...

New products.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Alpha Professional Tools is a well-known manufacturer of cutting, drilling, and polishing products for a variety of stone-related industries. Their expertise in the natural stone, engineered stone, tile, glass and construction industries allows...

Braxton-Bragg Corporation.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Braxton-Bragg Corporation is a US distributor of tooling to cut, shape, profile, polish, transport and install natural and engineered stone products. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Braxton-Bragg Corporation Knoxville, TN ...

Slate Tiles from India.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Caribe International will introduce Slate Tiles from India. Also see Natural Stone from Mexico in polished, honed, and tumbled tiles from 5/8" to 24", Slabs, and their nationally acclaimed Mosaics, Accents, Medallions, Sinks and Bath...

Quarrying and Manufacturing.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Quarrying and Manufacturing. Blocks, Slabs, Cut to size in Marbles, Granites and French Limestone. Cremar Verona, Italy 045-6835333 Fax: 045-6861444 www.cremar.it Booth #4674

Chinese Stone Products.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... P & L Marble, Inc., is a manufacturer of fine Chinese Stone Products. We produce an exquisite line of slate and quartzite products, as well as marble, granite and mosaics. Visit our booth #2889. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] P & L Marble,...

New selections.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Since 1982, Tureks produces hundreds of unique natural stones, from slabs to tiles and decorative pieces. Visit us at booth # 4084 and see our new selections of prime quality marble, travertine, and limestone. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Mystic Granite & Marble ...(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)(opening new showroom )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... Invites you to the Grand Opening of our new downtown Orlando Showroom. Enjoy our beautiful 4,000 sq. ft. showroom while choosing amongst the 350 slab and tile colors. See the finest natural stone granite, marble, onyx and travertine. A wide...

Daytona XL.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Come to Matrix (booth 1592) to preview the Daytona XL, the finest automatic edge processing system on the market today and the Matrix GSC-2001 Gantry Saw, the most reliable piece of equipment you can own! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Matrix...

Factory-direct services.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2004... 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. We offer you factory-direct services, with over 30 years of...

Satisfying thousands of customers.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)(Miracle Sealants Company)(Brief Article)
March 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. We have surpassed the industry standard...

Magnum XL Series 20mm blades.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... For 2004 Diamant Boart introduces the new Magnum XL Series 20mm blades which are manufactured using the latest diamond technology. Sandwich segments are notched to reduce lateral friction for faster cuts. Available choices are XL 100--Fast...

Full line for the stoneworker.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Bellinzoni manufactures a full line of adhesives, care products, sealers, impregnators and waxes for the stoneworker. Some of our most popular products are: Stone Polish, a countertop cleaner and polisher, safe for all natural stone; Astra 24k,...

Finest products.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Stone Boss has the finest products for stone working. Visit us at Coverings booth 1284. Stone Boss Woodside, NY 888-868-BOSS Fax: 718-267-1997 www.stoneboss.com Booth #1284

Portuguese Marble & Limestone.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Dimpomar will be showing Portuguese Marble and Limestone in different tile sizes as well as Cut to size, Balusters, Table tops, Etc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dimpomar Vila Vicosa, Portugal 351 268 408 128 Fax: 351 268 408...

Hundreds of satisfied customers.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 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....

Solutions for all stone working needs.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview )
March 1, 2004... Akemi Manufactures products for the stone working professional. The full product line includes polyester adhesives and cartridge systems, epoxies and epoxy cartridge systems, stone cleaners, sealers, impregnators, color-enhancers, stain...

Six quarries and two factories.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Tekmar is the most reliable Turkish marble supplier & quarry owner. Since the beginning of our 12 years journey we always provided the best quality materials to over 70 countries worldwide. We believe the power for being the foremost marble...

Valuable natural stones.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Granitex, by the new warehouse in Affi (Verona), creates "Stonexpo", a window of valuable natural stones from all around the world. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Granitex spa 011-39-045-8875111 Fax: 011-39-045-8875155 ...

Extensive line.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Trust, this word synthesizes the 10 years of sustainable fast growth of Tracomal Mineracao. Based on its credibility and its know-how in quarrying, Tracomal Mineracao is one of the most competitive companies at the granite market. We count on...

Sure steps in marble sector.(Coverings Exhibitor Preview)
March 1, 2004... Tem-mer that continues to proceed with sure steps in the marble sector has availed to the service of the sector its modern factory with the high production capacity in Afyon in which highest level of technology is present and which is in...

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2004... For a more complete calendar of stone industry events, visit www.stoneworld.com. March 23-26, 2004 | Coverings 2004 North/South Complex of the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Contact: Coverings/National Trade Productions,...

Teka U.S.A.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Teka U.S.A. recently introduced the Stainless Steel Undermount Sink, Model TU 34.18-R, designed to be a showpiece of style and function in the kitchen. The material is heat-resistant, durable and unaffected by scratches and blemishes, according...

Bonstone Materials Corp.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Bonstone Materials Corp. is now providing a new, Buff color in the Bonstone[R] Fast Set 41 epoxy family. This pre-colored epoxy is designed to give engineers and fabricators alternatives to limestone and sandstone assemblies where speed,...

Laticrete International, Inc.(New Products)
March 1, 2004... Laticrete International, Inc. has developed Laticrete[R] Spectralock Grout with Microban[R] designed to lock in color and block out stains. It can be used as any Portland cement grout, but performs at the optimal levels of an epoxy grout. Now...

Omega Equipment Co.(New Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Omega Equipment Co. now offers the Omega Sink Cleanout System, which is now available from Granite City Tool. This system cleans out sinkholes with a coolant thru-the-bit capability when combined with a 1/2-inch template. It is a portable...

Mixing Innovations.(New Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Collomix CX hand-held power mixers are German-made mixers and imported by Mixing Innovations. Collomix CX mixers' feature powerful drive units and specially designed gear systems that optimize machine power and rotation speed for optimal...

Thibaut.(New Equipment)
March 1, 2004... Now in its third version, the T 108 (Baptized Evolution), features more than 25 functions, according to Thibaut, its manufacturer. The machine has the capability of processing countertops, funerary and other large stone applications. The T 108...

Granitas.(New Literature)
March 1, 2004... Granitas has a new CD-ROM that promotes the company's quarries, factory and finished products. Information about the company is divided into six categories--Products, About Us, Quarries, Factory, Executive Team and Contacts. Viewers can read...

Glaze n'Seal.(New Literature)
March 1, 2004... Glaze n'Seal has released a three-fold brochure that introduces its line of impregnators for stone and tile. The three products featured are Stain Defense, Stone Sealant and Stone Color Enhancer/Sealer. Each solution is given a description of...

CarraraMarmotec.(New Literature)
March 1, 2004... A brochure promoting the 25th edition of CarraraMarmotec, the International Fair for Marble, Machinery and Services, which will be held in Carrara, Italy, from May 26 to 29, 2004, was recently released. Detailed in this piece of literature are...

Machine of the month.
March 1, 2004... The Carver 2550 Tile and Stone Saw from Carver Saw Co., available from Master Wholesale has been conceived with innovation in mind. It was engineered with patented squaring features, easy-to-transport components, quality materials, and a...