Stone World articles from November 2003

Stone World archives from November 2003

Breton founder is fondly remembered ...(Newsline)(Marcello Toncelli of Breton S.p.A.)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
November 1, 2003... Stoneworking equipment manufacturer, Breton S.p.A. of Castello di Godego (TV), Italy, has communicated with deep regret the death of their President, Cav. Lav. Marcello Toncelli on July 9, 2003. Born in Piombino (Livorno) on July 28, and...

MIA reception is set for Thursday, December 4.(Newsline)(Marble Institute of America )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Marble Institute of America (MIA) is offering members a respite after the opening day of the joint MIA/StonExpo in Atlanta, GA. On December 4, 2003, a reception will be held at The Omni Hotel from 6 to 7:30 p.m. After a busy day on the show...

Pan American Stone and Tile Expo postponed until Winter 2005 ...(Newsline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Trade Show International, (TSI) has announced that the first edition of the Pan American Stone and Tile Exposition will be rescheduled to the early Winter of 2005. "We are still in negotiations to establish new dates, and anticipate it will be...

Marble Institute of America releases new Design Manual ...(Newsline)(Product/Service Evaluation)
November 1, 2003... The Marble Institute of America (MIA) announced today that it is accepting pre-publication orders for its newly revised and significantly expanded Dimension Stone Design Manual, Version VI, which will be available for shipment this month. ...

Child laborers are rescued from Nigerian granite quarries ...(Newsline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Associated Press recently reported that 74 boys as young as four years of age were rescued from Nigerian granite quarries, where they were forced to work. Nigerian police rescued the boys on October 15 and repatriated them to Benin under an...

One liners ...(Newsline)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Janelle Minghine, Regional Advertising Manager for Stone World and Contemporary Stone & Tile Design, has new contact numbers. She can be reached by phone at 734-451-1238 and by fax at 734-451-1245. Her e-mail address remains minghinej@bnp.com....

Thank you, DuPont.(Stone Column)(Editorial)
November 1, 2003... In 1993, when I first began working for Stone World, one of the first trade shows I attended was the Marble Institute of America Convention in Washington, DC. Still a bit wide-eyed, I walked around the exhibit hall taking it all in--stone slabs...

Statistics.
November 1, 2003... IMPORTS TO THE U.S. JULY 2003 Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE MARBLE* SLATE** COUNTRIES U.S. $ TONS U.S. $ ...

West End office complete.(News)(Mayfair Place)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... LONDON, ENGLAND -- Burlington continues its association with prestigious commercial interiors following the specifications of its distinctive silver-grey Brandy Crag stone flooring for the reception area of Mayfair Place. It is a luxurious...

New officers.(News)(Jerry King, Elberton Granite Association, Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... ELBERTON, GA -- Jerry King, owner of King's Monument Co., Inc., was recently elected president of the Elberton Granite Association, Inc. for the 2003-2004 year. Other new officers named by the organization's Board of Trustees include Calvin...

Special honors award.(News)(National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association Special Honors Award to The David Allen Co.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... RALEIGH, NC -- The David Allen Co., a Raleigh, NC-based marble, granite, terrazzo and tile contractor, was awarded the National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association Special Honors Award for the terrazzo installation in the firm's new corporate...

New sales manager.(News)(ProSoCo)(Steven Hawkins and Tom Lane)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... LAWRENCE, KS -- Steven Hawkins and Tom Lane have joined ProSoCo as sales managers for the company's Upper-Midwest and Northwest regions. A Kansas City native, Hawkins started in the industry as a construction laborer. He worked his way through...

Executive director hired.(News)(Doug Dickinson, Terrazzo Tile and Marble Association of Canada)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... CONCORD, MA -- As of July 1, 2003, Doug Dickinson will assume the responsibilities of executive director of the Terrazzo Tile and Marble Association of Canada. Dickinson brings over 20 years experience to the industry. He brings a high degree...

Distributor seminar.(News)(Walker Zanger)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... CHARLOTTE, NC -- Walker Zanger, a leading maker of fine stone, handmade ceramic tile and architectural glass products, hosted its network of Certified Walker Zanger distributors at a weekend-long sales training seminar in Charlotte, NC. "The...

Anticipating market demand: understanding the market and meeting its needs has proven to be an essential business strategy for Stone Interiors of Loxley, AL.(Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2003... In less than 10 years, Stone Interiors of Loxley, AL, has experienced tremendous success as a fabricator of kitchen countertops. A company that initially began with only seven employees and 7,000 square feet of space has grown to include a...

A colossal display of stone in Atlantic City: the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa opened its doors in July of this year as a showcase of natural stone, with over $23 million worth of stone in the guest rooms and public spaces.(Commerical Architecture)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2003... In terms of sheer volume, The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, NJ, has been one of the most significant stone projects in some time--with over 1 million square feet of stone valued at approximately $23 million. But going beyond...

Do you have the Retail Edge?(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... Dear Tile and Stone Retailer, Lord knows that enough has been written about the advantages of using natural stone products. There have been numerous articles on the success of each of our trade shows and plenty of case studies done on...

Luxury condominium transformation relies on granite: this La Jolla, CA, apartment complex was converted into high-end condominiums, with natural granite as a key component in the kitchens and bathrooms.(Commerical Architecture)
November 1, 2003... When it was decided to change a La Jolla, CA, apartment complex into upscale condominiums, material selection was a key component of the makeover. And in the end, the new Lucera at UTC features natural stone in all of the facility's units,...

Granite temple punctuates the California sky: the new Redlands California Temple fits right into the environment where it resides as a beautiful sanctuary.(Commerical Architecture)
November 1, 2003... Under the warm sun of California, a new temple was recently built on 4 acres of land in Redlands, CA. This Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sits on a residential lot once occupied by orange groves. The building stands high in...

Bluestone adapts Cornell building to its environment: in the woods of Lansing, NY, the Imogene Powers Johnson Center for Cornell University has been created as a welcoming addition to its new habitat.(Commerical Architecture)
November 1, 2003... About three miles outside of Cornell University's main campus in Ithaca, NY, a two-story observation laboratory has been built to fit its new surroundings. Officially opened to the public on June 21 of this year, Cornell's lab of ornithology...

Limestone enhances Missouri science center: the lobby floor of the Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, MO, has been finished with Jerusalem Gold Dark limestone.(Commerical Architecture)
November 1, 2003... The recently constructed 150,000-square-foot Danforth Plant Science Center resides in St. Louis, MO. With a terra-cotta and aluminum exterior, the building houses a blend of technology and nature within. The interior lobby of the three-story...

Expanding from man-made materials to stone: after over 40 years of fabricating laminate and solid surface countertops, Marvic Corp. branched into natural stone fabrication with the establishment of AJD Stone Design.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2003... For 42 years, Marvic Corp. of Union, NJ, has been supplying countertops in man-made materials, including laminate products, Formica and DuPont Corian. In 2001, the company expanded this focus to include natural stone by forming AJD Stone...

Supplying a broad region of clients: located in the semi-rural town of Olyphant, PA, CoratoStone often goes a long way to satisfy its customer base.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2003... CoratoStone's location in Olyphant, PA, is at once a blessing and a curse. On one hand, there is not a great deal of competition in their area of Northeastern Pennsylvania. On the other, the metropolitan area of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre only...

Moving from installation to stoneworking: with many years of experience in the stone installation business, the owners of Creative Stone Works in Park Ridge, NJ, increased the company's services to include fabrication.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2003... After working as stone installers for more than a decade, Dominic Sgro and Frank Calabrese decided that it was time to expand the role of their business. As a result, the partners of Creative Stone Works opened a showroom and fabricating shop...

Processing blocks into monuments: Top Granit of Chablis, France, uses a broad range of equipment to process both thin and thick monuments.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2003... Top Granit of Chablis, France, was established in 2001 as a processor of natural stone monuments. And to meet the varying needs of its production, the company operates a broad range of stoneworking machinery. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

A balance of commercial and residential projects: with projects ranging from small residential kitchens to commercial casinos, Midland Marble and Granite has branched into two plants in the Midwest.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2003... Located in an underground industrial park in Independence, MO, Midland Marble and Granite LLC occupies this unique setting with its 50,000-square-foot headquarters. The former limestone mine where Midland resides measures 5 million square feet...

Producing quality custom work: in Millis, MA, BCD Inc. has made its name as a small fabricator working in a niche market of consumers.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2003... BCD is a stone fabricator that caters to a small consumer base in the New England area, focusing on fabrication and installation of kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces and vanities. Owner, Leighton Morrison, and his hand-selected staff, advertises...

Moving from construction to fabrication: with a new bridge saw, a new CNC machine on the way, and a well-trained staff, Olympia Marble and Granite continues to keep up with the New England competition.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2003... Olympia Marble and Granite focuses on fabricating and retailing marble in Needham, MA, producing about 2,500 kitchens as well as 1,200 fireplaces and vanity tops in a year. The company has been in business for over 20 years has a long-standing...

Making a name by expanding: residential work for Constrata Surface Innovations continues to grow with positive motivation in the company's attitude.(Fabricator Case Study)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2003... Bruce Battle and Danny Cox both head the three-year-old stone fabricating shop, Constrata Surface Innovations. The company is a division of Majestic Marble and Glass, along with three other businesses--Marquee Cultured Marble, Envision Glass...

StonExpo/MIA returns to Atlanta: the eighth edition of the StonExpo/Marble Institute of America Convention will once again be held in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center from December 4 to 6, 2003.(Calendar)
November 1, 2003... This year, StonExpo 2003 is scheduled from December 4 to 6 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, the same place it began 16 years ago. And due to strong exhibitor response to results from last year's exhibition as well as the...

StonExpo 2003 Schedule of Events.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
November 1, 2003... Wednesday, December 3 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Marble Institute of America Board of Directors Meeting--Omni 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration desk opens 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stone Tour of the City...

StonExpo 2003 Exhibitors List.(Directory)
November 1, 2003... A & S Marble & Granite Imports A. Lacroix et Fils Granit Ltee ADC Dommel U.S., Inc. AGM AGM Imports Akemi North America, Inc. Align International Inc. Alpha Professional Tools Altivo Pedras Ltda. ...

Calendar.(Calendar)
November 1, 2003... 2003 December 4-6 StonExpo/Marble Institute of America Convention, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. Contact: StonExpo Federation Inc., 70 North Market Street, Mount Sterling, OH 43143; (740) 869-9990; Fax: (740) 869-9991;...

New Generation Abaco Lifter.(New Equipment)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Abaco has recently introduced the New Generation Abaco Lifter. It incorporates all the best features in the older model and combines them into this more technologically advanced machine. It is designed to enhance the strengths featured in the...

Keramik tile drill bit.(New Equipment)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... The newly developed Keramik tile drill bit from Keil is fitted with an extreme hard and sharp carbide tip, which was never available before with this hardness. The new technology allows drilling into the hardest stone materials. The 120-degree...

Silverise saw.(New Equipment)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... D Cut Stone announces the arrival of the Silverise saw. For over three years, D Cut Stone has focused its efforts in designing and engineering a portable wet tile/stone saw weighing about 50 pounds. Silverise is engineered for optimum...

Silistar Quartz Surfacing.(New Products)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Peer Industries has recently introduced Silistar Quartz Surfacing to the North American market. Silistar is manufactured in Korea, made up of 93% quartz and is produced utilizing the patented Breton technology. From slab format and extensive...

Expanded tile and grout color selection.(New Products)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Bonsal now offers distributors, architects, specifiers, retailers and installers an expanded tile and grout color selection updated to reflect changing color trends in stone and ceramic tile, emphasizing earth tones including newer marble and...

Porphyry.(New Products)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Milestone Imports is a company that specializes in importing high-end stone. They are focused on importing porphyry, a natural stone similar to granite. This stone has been used for over 3,000 years in the roads of ancient Egypt and Rome,...

25th anniversary catalog.(New Literature)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... VIC International has recently introduced its 25th anniversary catalog. The catalog features a wide variety of material and equipment for the stone industry, including several new items such as StoneMaster[R] Victor, StoneMedic[R],...

20-page catalog.(New Literature)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... CMS/Brembana has recently created a 20-page catalog featuring its bridge saws and polishing machines for marble and granite. The catalog is written bilingually, in Italian and English, giving the product's name and description as well as...

Stone Card Collection.(New Literature)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... Antolini Luigi & C. has recently created a Stone Card Collection. This collection, the size of playing cards, features samples of the stone that the company supplies. The samples of the stones that are placed on the cards include granite,...

Stone Style.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Stone Style 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, from an elegant streamlined...

The Power of Stone: An interactive guide to stone selection, design and application.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... The Power of Stone: An interactive guide to stone selection, design and application By: The Building Materials Learning Center[TM] Teach yourself and your sales people about stone. This cutting edge CD-Rom and Guidebook follows step by...

2003 Stone World Buyers Guide.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... 2003 Stone World Buyers Guide The directory to the international stone industry, this essential desk reference lists stone and stone-related companies throughout the world, cross referenced by products sold. Whether you're looking for...

Measuring & Templating Countertops.(2 Stone Fabrication Videos)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Measuring & Templating Countertops by Frederick M. Hueston and Keith Graves Designed to show how to construct a simple template for stone, engineered stone, solid surface countertops. From basic template construction to an introduction...

Rodding & Repair of Stone Countertops.(2 Stone Fabrication Videos)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Rodding & Repair of Stone Countertops by Frederick M. Hueston Covers the entire procedure from cutting the rodding groove to types of rod to use, type of adhesive, and rod placement. Shows how to repair a broken granite countertop-how...

How to Polish & Restore Marble Flooring.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... How to Polish & Restore Marble Flooring by Frederick M. Hueston This new video will show you step-by-step how to resurface and polish marble flooring from grinding and removing lippage and scratches to achieving a highly reflective...

Stone Restoration & Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Stone Restoration & Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide by Frederick M. Hueston Covers over 300 problems and solutions. A must for anyone in the marble and stone restoration or maintenance industry. 358 pages $73.95 U.S. ($120.00...

Architectural Stone: Fabrication, Installation and Selection.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Review)
November 1, 2003... Architectural Stone: Fabrication, Installation and Selection by Mark A. Chacon Provides builing professionals with everything needed to select, design with, and install the full range of natural stone on any project. From history of...

Stone Refinishing & Maintenance Bible.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
November 1, 2003... Stone Refinishing & Maintenance Bible by Frederick M. Hueston The most complete work of its kind. Filled with nearly 500 pages of information for the refinishing, polishing, sealing and maintenance of stone flooring. Contents include:...

How to Polish & Restore Marble Vanity & Furniture Tops.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
November 1, 2003... How to Polish & Restore Marble Vanity & Furniture Tops by Frederick M. Hueston This new video will show you step by step how easy it is to restore marble tops to an original shine with easy-to-follow instructions and shortcuts & trade...

Modern Stone Cladding.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
November 1, 2003... Modern Stone Cladding by Michael D. Lewis, Architect Modern Stone Cladding: Design and Installation of Exterior Dimension Stone Systems shows you how to select, design and install stone cladding systems for exterior walls. New...

Stone, An Introduction.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
November 1, 2003... Stone, An Introduction by Asher Shadmon This well-established introduction to stone provides a link between the basics and high-tech developments and presents a clear guide for all interested in finding out about stone--whether for...

The Way I Do It.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
November 1, 2003... The Way I Do It by Aaron's Marble This 45 minute video (specify VHS or DVD) will show you how to fabricate and install natural stone countertops. It will show the average tradesman, who has a working knowledge of hand tools, how to...

The Architects/Designers Guide to Stone & Tile Restoration/Maintenance.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
November 1, 2003... The Architects/Designers Guide to Stone & Tile Restoration/Maintenance by Frederick M. Hueston A must for architects, designers and contractors involved with writing specifications for stone & tile restoration and maintenance....

Stone Fabrication Techniques & Tips.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
November 1, 2003... Stone Fabrication Techniques & Tips by Keith Graves This is the only manual specifically designed for the stone fabricator. Contains information on: Stone Identification, Selecting Slabs, Layout and Cutting, Face Polishing, Edge...

Designing With Stone.(Help Your Stone Business Prosper with these Tools of the Trade)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
November 1, 2003... Designing With Stone Ealing Publications Ltd. Designing with Stone brings together current recommendations and method for the choice and use of granite, marble, slate and other stones in building construction, interior design and...

Bideseimpianti.(Machine of the Month)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2003... The Multiwire Gold 60 diamond wire saw from Bideseimpianti of Italy has been designed to cut slabs of granite and other stones with high output levels. Its unique engineering is the result of the company's many years of experience in building...