Stone World articles from March 2005

Stone World archives from March 2005

Educating the industry.(STONE COLUMN)
March 1, 2005... Last month, in addition to my regular travel schedule, I made a special trip to Dallas, TX, to participate in the StonExpo Education Committee Advisory Meeting. And as I waited for my flight to depart from Newark Airport in New Jersey (my...

Stone World to host stone fabrication seminars in April.(NEWSLINE)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Stone World will be hosting three full-day educational seminars on the West Coast this April. "The Stone Fabrication Workshops" are intensive one-day seminars that deliver cutting-edge information and practical tips from respected industry...

DuPont acquires StoneTech[TM] Professional, Inc.(NEWSLINE)
March 1, 2005... DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise (DCSE) signed an agreement where it will acquire the business and marketing assets of StoneTech[TM] Professional, Inc. of Walnut Creek, CA, a provider of stone care products for the stone and tile industry....

Marble Institute broadens regional educational offerings.(NEWSLINE)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Marble Institute of America (MIA) announced a major leap in its educational offerings on a regional basis, adding one-day programs and customized training for member companies as well as two-day seminars on the residential natural stone...

Diamant Boart hires new sales and marketing manager.(NEWSLINE)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Pierre Andary has taken over the management of Sales & Marketing for the Stone Division of Diamant Boart. He replaces Jose J. Manzano, who asked to take an early retirement after 35 years with Diamant Boart. Manzano was Managing Director of the...

Promotions announced at Vic International.(NEWSLINE)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Vic International Corp. has promoted Kathy Taylor and Ed Leonard in the stone fabrication division. Taylor has been named executive assistant to the president, with overall responsibility for trade shows. A Vic International employee for...

One liners.(NEWSLINE)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The first pilot phase of a new localized continuing education program on designing natural stone projects is underway and the entire eight-part program could be rolled out by the end of 2005, according to the Marble Institute of America, which...

Statistics.
March 1, 2005... November 2004 | Imports to the U.S. Customers value in dollars does not include insurance or freight COUNTRY GRANITE MARBLE* U.S. $ TONS U.S. $ TONS ARAB EMIRATES...

Silestone at the Super Bowl.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... HOUSTON, TX -- Cosentino USA, producer of Silestone quartz surfacing, took its advertising campaign to a new level by promoting its line of surfacing at the Super Bowl on February 6. Cosentino, known for its innovation, is making history as the...

Continuing Education Credits offered.(NEWS)
March 1, 2005... CORONA, CA -- Aqua Mix, a manufacturer of products for stone, tile, masonry and grout, announces that its Independent Applicator Program (IAP) now offers Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for IICRC registered technicians in the cleaning and...

New positions announced.(NEWS)(Appointments)
March 1, 2005... ST.CLOUD, MN -- Park Industries has recently made several additions to its staff in order to better meet customer needs. Dean Casad has joined the Park Industries team as the Director of Business Development where he will be analyzing the...

Marilyn Monroe mosaic created.(NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... OTTOWA, ONTARIO, CANADA -- Vesta Marble and Granite recently presented a mosaic of Marilyn Monroe, which was created by master craftsman and artist Nadim Maatouk. This work of art is a depictive, rather than interpretive, rendition of the...

Fabricator Network available.(NEWS)(Chameleon Power)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... NOVI, MI -- Chameleon Power, the leading provider of visualization solutions to the building and decorating industries, has recently announced the launch of CounterVision, a marketing network of North American countertop fabricators....

Serving the production home market: based in Phoenix, AZ, Abbott Granite Inc. fabricates stone for some of the largest developers and home-building companies in Arizona, and it has a meticulous system for staying organized.(RE-EMERGING U.S. STONE INDUSTRY)
March 1, 2005... Of all the machinery and tools at Abbott Granite Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, the most impressive piece of equipment may be a simple personal computer. With a production rate of 40 kitchens per week--primarily for homebuilders--each job is carefully...

Historical quarry reopens in Canada: Polycor has revitalized the Missisquoi marble quarry in Quebec, Canada, which has been used on several historical projects.
March 1, 2005... Throughout many major cities and towns of Canada and the U.S., there are many notable buildings--including hospitals, churches and government buildings--where the unique green and gray marbles of the Missisquoi quarry in Quebec, Canada, were...

Coverings 2005 gears up for Orlando: with over 1,200 exhibitors and an extensive seminar program, Coverings will focus on all aspects of the natural stone industry, from processing to sales and maintenance.
March 1, 2005... Coverings 2005 is set to take place from May 3 to 6 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, with more than 435,000 net square feet of exhibition space. Organizers of the event expect a solid turnout and brisk activity on the show...

Limestone creates a sophisticated retail setting: a Levenger retail store--featuring three types of limestone--was recently added to the Shops at Prudential Center in Boston, MA.(Limestone)
March 1, 2005... The Shops at Prudential Center in Boston, MA, recently added the first free-standing Levenger store to its list of 75 retail stores. Levenger sells merchandise for the serious reader, including leather goods, organization and planning books,...

Replicating a stone icon with Texas limestone: TexaStone Quarries of Garden City, TX, took on a project of mammoth scale when it committed to quarrying enough North Cream limestone to recreate Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric structure.(Limestone)
March 1, 2005... Three years ago, TexaStone Quarries in Garden City, TX, received a request like none other. An inquiry was received for the company to help recreate Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain, north of Salisbury in southwestern...

A high-end finish in Indiana limestone: in keeping with the tradition of Gucci style, limestone provided a sophisticated and upscale look for the retailer's new boutique.(Limestone)
March 1, 2005... In designing the new Gucci Jewelry Boutique on North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA, the high-end retailer modeled the materials palette after its premiere flagship store--located only a few doors away. Panels of Indiana limestone were used...

Upholding North Dakota heritage with limestone: Kasota limestone helped to create an exterior design reminiscent of the farmstead architecture of rural North Dakota.(Limestone)
March 1, 2005... Feeling nostalgic for the clapboard siding and stone architecture of their hometown in the countryside of North Dakota, a couple recently built their new residence in Grand Forks, ND, with intentions to reflect this style. Kasota limestone was...

Limestone contributes to Mediterranean-style design: a combination of limestone and Italian travertine played an instrumental role in bringing Old World charm to a Midwestern home.(Limestone)
March 1, 2005... Limestone was the predominant feature for the focal points of a private residence in Oklahoma City, OK. The home was built in a Mediterranean style, with limestone employed for a staircase in the entry as well as a floor-to-ceiling fireplace in...

Limestone structure provides beacon of hope: an historic building in Cincinnati, OH, featuring an exterior of limestone and brick, was recently renovated and restored to become the Hope Lodge--a place for healing and support.(Limestone)
March 1, 2005... The Hope Lodge in Cincinnati, OH, provides a haven for adult cancer patients to seek treatment and comfort in a warm home-like setting with their caregivers by their side. The historic building which houses this facility was formerly the...

Limestone creates a focal point at Texas Tech: the new Student Union Building at Texas Tech has become a hub of activity on campus, and it is defined by an innovative use of Lueders limestone.(Limestone)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005... At Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, much of the campus architecture was built in a Spanish Renaissance style, using materials such as limestone, brick and tile roofing. Drawing on these elements, Holzman Moss Architecture completed a...

A signature space in limestone: Brandeis University in Waltham, MA, has recently added the 65,000-square-foot Carl and Ruth Shapiro Campus Center to its campus, featuring Cenia limestone to match the existing architecture on campus.(Limestone)
March 1, 2005... A 65,000-square-foot campus center--home to student organizations as well as a bookstore, library, cafe, recital hall and 249-seat theater--has recently been added to Brandeis University in Waltham, MA, due to a generous gift from Carl and Ruth...

Bulgarian limestone sparks global interest: realizing the potential market for its Vratza limestone, Bulned Ltd. of Bulgaria has taken steps to expand its customer base.(Limestone)
March 1, 2005... Established less than 10 years ago, Bulned Ltd. is a young Bulgarian limestone producer that is paving a road to success. Founded in 1998, the company operates three quarries near the village of Varbeshnitsa, which is approximately 10 miles...

Italian producer adds new resin plant: to better serve its customers, Nikolaus Bagnara Ltd. recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility for producing resin-treated slabs in Verona, Italy.
March 1, 2005... Already a major supplier of blocks, slabs and finished products, Nikolaus Bagnara Ltd. recently underwent a major expansion with the construction of a plant for resin-treated slabs in Verona, Italy. This new plant features the latest in...

Common fabricator issues with resin-coated slabs.
March 1, 2005... Over the past few years, more and more fabricators around the country have begun using epoxy-resined slabs from all over the world. This process, introduced in the market around 10 years ago, has become more common, and has tremendously...

A new innovation for stone texturing: using the latest technology from Italy, North Carolina Granite Corp. has begun offering a broad range of textured stone products.
March 1, 2005... Taking a new approach to textured stone materials, North Carolina Granite Corp. has invested in an innovative machine from Pellegrini of Italy. The unit, which is called the Water Storm-Master, can provide a unique waterjet-textured surface,...

Crack-isolation system facts.(FORUM)
March 1, 2005... It isn't easy to separate fact from fiction when considering crack-isolation systems. Because these systems are available in differing formats and used in a wide variety of installations, many misperceptions exist about how crack-isolation...

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2005... March 31 to April 2, 2005 ITSS Miami, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, FL. Contact by phone in the U.S. (800) 564-5975, outside the U.S. (212) 621-9105; E-mail: info@internationaltileandstoneshow.com; Web site:...

Efficient output meets increased profits at the stone fabrication workshops.
March 1, 2005... Meet Your Speakers: Kevin has been active in the tile and stone industry for most of his life. Since his father was in the industry at the time of Kevin's birth, he claims he was "born" into the business. After following his father into...

Polycor.(NEW PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2005... Cascapedia marble -- a burgundy limestone breccia with reddish fragments from the Formation of Bonaventure--is now available through Polycor. Each polished sample of this material exhibits exciting textures and vibrant veining, according to the...

StoneTech Professional[TM].(NEW PRODUCTS)
March 1, 2005... StoneTech Professional[TM] is now offering Go Pro[TM] -- a program that bundles a suite of professional-quality marketing materials in an affordable kit that a Pro can use to build credibility when selling stone care services. Go Pro[TM] is...

Tri-Mer Corp.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
March 1, 2005... Tri-Mer Corp. of Owosso, MI, a manufacturer of process equipment for the aggregate industry, has recently introduced a line of polypropylene roto molded ("RM") tanks. Tri-Mer roto mold tanks are impact-resistant, with high tensile and flexural...

Thibaut.(NEW EQUIPMENT)
March 1, 2005... The new stonecutter TC 04 Numeric from Thibaut is part of the generation of "intelligent" machines. Engineered for ease of use, the TC 04 Numeric makes rectilinear or curved cuts automatically without the assistance of an operator. A turning...

Marble Institute of America.(NEW LITERATURE)
March 1, 2005... An informative video presentation--which takes the viewer from quarrying natural stone through all of the steps that take it into the home or business--has been produced by the Marble Institute of America (MIA), and is available immediately for...

Vic International Corp.(NEW LITERATURE)
March 1, 2005... Vic International Corp. of Knoxville, TN, has announced a new 160-page, four-color stone fabrication catalog titled "Doing Business Around the World." The new product catalog consists of detailed product information, colored photographs, line...

GranQuartz.(Machine of the month)
March 1, 2005... GranQuartz of Atlanta, GA, is offering two versatile machines for fabricating bowl holes and drain boards, the Seelbach FPS-1600 and KPS-4500 XL Linear Guided Milling machines. The Seelbach machines, combined with the new Seelbach Linos 8000...

Durango Ancient[TM].(Stone of the month)
March 1, 2005... This Stone of the Month supplied by World Wide Stone Corp., Scottsdale, AZ. 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...