Stone World articles from September 2002

Stone World archives from September 2002

Italian equipment manufacturer names North American representative. (Newsline).(Breton S.p.A.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Breton, S.p.A., the 39-year-old manufacturer of stoneworking equipment based in Treviso, Italy, has named Performance Machine Systems USA, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, FL, as its importer of marble and granite cutting machines in North America....

Irish Hunger Memorial is dedicated in Manhattan. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The $5 million Irish Hunger Memorial in New York, NY, was recently dedicated by New York Governor Pataki, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani as well as the President of Ireland and various religious figures....

London Stone Show to take place in April 2003. (Newsline).
September 1, 2002... The newly named London Stone Show 2003 will be taking place in London, England from April 28 to 30, 2003. The venue is Earl's Court/Olympia, which is located in London's West End. The event will be attended by architects, surveyors,...

One liners. (Newsline).(Regent Products and Marmoelettromeccanica USA hire Michael Wingfield, Richard McKenney )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Regent Products and Marmoelettromeccanica USA of Virginia Beach, VA, has announced the hiring of two new salesmen to its staff: Richard McKenney and Michael Wingfield. According to Paul Whitfield, vice president of Regent Products, the new...

Italy looks toward the U.S. market. (Stone Column).
September 1, 2002... In this issue of Stone World, we present our "Report from Europe." And in addition to feature articles on a kitchen fabricator in France and a preview of the Marmomacc Fair in Verona, Italy, this report includes articles on several stone...

Statistics.(granite and marble imported by US, May 2002)(Illustration)
September 1, 2002... STATISTICS IMPORTS TO THE U.S. MAY 2002 Customs value in dollars does not include insurance or freight FROM GRANITE MARBLE * COUNTRIES U.S. $ TONS U.S. $ TONS ...

New medallion design at Radisson. (News).(Radisson Hotel Princeton, New Jersey)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... PRINCETON, NJ -- As part of the hotel's renovations, the Radisson Hotel Princeton recently unveiled a new medallion design across the front lobby door. Precision [H.sub.2]O, which cut 253 marble and granite pieces -- supplied by Impex...

New hire. (News).(Laticrete International)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... BETHANY, CT -- Shelley Petro was recently welcomed as a member of Laticrete International's new marketing team. Under the position of Marketing Coordinator, Petro is responsible for the coordination of projects, mailings, newsletters,...

Entrepreneur of the Year. (News).(Karen Pearse, Innovative Marble and Tile Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... HAUPPAGE, NY - Founder and CEO of Innovative Marble and Tile, Inc., Karen Pearse, was recently recognized as "2002 Long Island Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year." She was chosen as "Entrepreneur of the Year" from a selected group of 26...

Bonsal celebrates 40 years. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... CHARLOTTE, NC - The Tile Settings Products Group of the Bonsal Co. is observing it 40th year this year. According to Kevin McFadden, director for the group, the company continually improves its existing products and introduces new products...

Monument retailers awarded. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... COLD SPRING, MN -- Five monument retailers were recognized for achieving the highest sales growth in 2001 for sales categories by the Cold Spring Granite Co. In the firm's annual Performance Plus Achievement Awards, the Peter Troost Monument...

Office clad in Burlington stone. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND - Burlington's Elterwater natural stone was used for the exterior of a contemporary office building occupied by Network Associates. Architects Broadway Malyan combined random length Elterwater stone in a flamed textured...

Installed Daytona XL. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... UPLAND, CA -- Danny and Charlene Clark of Clark Granite & Marble of Chino Valley recently purchased a Daytona XL from Matrix Stone Products. "We had a strong need for an automatic edge profiling system, especially one that could take and...

New hire. (News).(Georgia Marble CO. appoints Tom Brann)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... TATE, GA -- Georgia Marble Co. has appointed Tom Brann as new architectural representative in Wisconsin and Illinois. Brann is currently a president of Tom Brann & Associates in Chicago, IL. He comes to Georgia Marble with a strong background e...

Walker Zanger celebrates 50 years. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... SYLMAR, CA -- Walker Zanger recently celebrated 50 years of being in the design and marketing of stone, handmade ceramics and architectural glass. The company was started by Leon Zanger and Marvin Walker in New York in 1952. The two secured a...

New training center location. (News).(NTC Enterprises Inc. )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... ASHEVILLE, NC - NTC Enterprises, Inc. has recently moved its training center, The National Training Center for Stone & Masonry Trades, to Asheville, NC. The training center focuses on the working of dimensional stone -- from installation to...

Construction forecast. (News).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... LAS VEGAS, NV -- Construction executives received a cautiously optimistic construction industry forecast for the remainder of 2002 and beyond at the 7th Annual CMD/CSI CEO Breakfast. Construction economist Bill Toal, formerly of the Portland...

Meeting worldwide demand for pink granite. (Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry).(Rock of Ages Corp., Salisbury Pink quarry, Salisbury, North Carolina)(Company Business and Marketing)
September 1, 2002... Owned and operated by Rock of Ages, the Salisbury Pink quarry in Salisbury, NC, exports block of stone to an international client base, particularly the asian market. Located in the hills of Salisbury, NC, the Salisbury Pink [R] quarry...

Tribal history is reflected in onyx. (Renovation & Restoration).(use of onyx and marble; Casino of the sky, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut)
September 1, 2002... Onyx and marble were used in the design of the Casino of the sky at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT, to create a center attraction, which pays tribute to the tradition of the Mohegan Indians. Attracting patrons predominantly from...

Renovation project unites university library: A contemporary renovation to the Eastern Illinois University Booth Library in Charleston, IL, made the space more conducive to faculty and students. (Renovation & Restoration).
September 1, 2002... When the original Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library in Charleston, IL -- built in 1948 -- was renovated in 1968, the results were not quite satisfactory to the students and staff. An addition that closed off an entrance and made the...

Breathing new life into a Normandy manor. (Renovation & Restoration).(17th century Tourp Manor, Normandy, France)
September 1, 2002... The slate roof and interior stonework of the 17th century Tourp Manor in Normandy, France, was recently restored, and the estate was converted to a cultural center and museum. Sitting atop the steep northern coast of the La Hague peninsula,...

Overcoming outside challenges: in spite of some obstacles, the First United Methodist Church's sandstone exterior in Birmingham, AL, was cleaned of century-old soot and carbon. (Renovation & Restoration).
September 1, 2002... The restoration of the First United Methodist Church in Birmingham, AL, was met with a few unforeseen challenges. Black soot from the early 1900s steel industry had accumulated over 100 years and covered the sandstone facade of the city's...

Traditional elegance is restored at Toronto hotel. (Renovation & Restoration).
September 1, 2002... An ornate marble mosaic floor was installed in the lobby of the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, Canada, which blends beautifully with the refined atmosphere of this upscale hotel. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, The Fairmont Royal...

Japanese-style garden dressed in stone. (Renovation & Restoration).
September 1, 2002... Located in the central courtyard of the United Nations Headquarters and situated atop a roof, the Peace Bell Garden was designed to symbolize the mythological universe, our physical world and the United Nations' flag. Emulating a...

Limestone provides cost--effective quality.(design of the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City, UT)
September 1, 2002... While aesthetics were important in the design of the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City, UT, it was the issue of durability that determined the type of stone used for the building's exterior cladding. The state of Utah set the...

Business and education opportunities at Verona Fair: The 37th edition of Marmomacc in Verona, Italy, will allow visitors to expand their businesses while also providing a learning experience about stone. (Report from Europe).
September 1, 2002... The upcoming 37th edition of Marmomacc -- the annual International Exhibition of Marble, Natural Stone and Technology sponsored by VeronaFiere -- will take place from October 3 to 6 in Verona, Italy. A total of 1,330 companies will be...

Providing architectural work for a worldwide market. (Report from Europe).(Santucci Group of Carrara, Italy)
September 1, 2002... The Santucci Group of Carrara, Italy, fabricates cut-to-size stonework for prestigious architectural works around the world, with a focus on the U.S. market. The advanced stoneworking capabilities of the Santucci Group are not only...

Italian firm specializes in slab finishing: A specialist among the multitude of firms in the Carrara stoneworking region, Ulivi Marmi is equipped with an automated plant for reinforcing and polishing slabs. (Report from Europe).
September 1, 2002... Given the broad range of firms in the vast stoneworking region of Carrara, Italy, (and the sheer volume of stone being fabricated there) it is logical that certain companies would develop a specialty to give them a niche market of customers....

Keeping pace with the world market: as one of the leading block traders in the world, R.E.D. Graniti has successfully worked to anticipate international market trends and consumer perferences. (Report from Europe).
September 1, 2002... When your market for purchasing and selling natural stone is literally the entire world, it is essential not only to monitor trends, but also to forecast them. This practice has enabled R.E.D. Graniti of Carrara, Italy, to remain one of the...

Italian fabricator focuses on high-end design: with a product line of upscale tiles, mosaics, borders and sinks, Alfredo Salvatori srl fabricates natural stone for an upscale client base. (Report from Europe).
September 1, 2002... The refined image of Alfredo Salvatori srl is not only evidenced in its product line or in its packaging, but also in the company it keeps. In a recent edition of Architectural Digest's "AD-Toscana," a feature on the Salvatori family's...

Celebrating 70 years of international stone trade. (Report from Europe).
September 1, 2002... With a main blockyard near the port in Marina di Carrara, italy, and facilities located around the world, M+Q granit AG is a major player in international block trade. On June 3 of this year, M+Q Granit AG commemorated 70 years of business...

Expanded countertop fabrication in France: based in Saint-Etienne, France, the Gomet Co. recently upgraded its stoneworking facility to meet the local demand for stone countertops. (Report from Europe).
September 1, 2002... Over the past five years, the countertop/vanity market in France has grown by 20%. And to address the strong growth of natural stone kitchen countertops, the Gomet Co., which is based in Saint-Etienne, France, recently upgraded its facility...

Carrara Fair takes place in Italian stoneworking center. (Report from Europe).(CarraraMarmotec exhibition)
September 1, 2002... The 23rd edition of carraramarmotec was an opportunity for visitors to tour a major stone exhibition while also visiting some of the world's largest stoneworking operations, which are located in the local carrara, italy, region. Despite...

Limestone provides formality and function: Mocha Cream limestone from Portugal was selected for the Kapolei Civic Center in Oahu, HI, for its aesthetics and practicality.(supplied by Walker and Zanger Inc.)
September 1, 2002... In building the Kapolei Civic Center in Oahu, HI, the stone used for the exterior had to be durable in order to endure the affects of the changing Hawaiian climate and aging of the building over the years. The stone also had to exude the...

September 11 memorial set in stone: to memorialize the terrorist attacks on America, a symbolic sculpture was carved from marble and granite.(Stephen Shaheen created the Memoria Project)
September 1, 2002... While Stephen Shaheen was studying sculpture in Italy, he heard about the terrorist attacks on September 11. Once he returned to his hometown of Rumson, NJ, he was touched by the fact that so many lives had been lost from his native Monmouth...

Baalbek keeps its secrets: after thousands of years, the stonework in Baalbek, Lebanon, remains a mystery, as locals debate whether it was achieved through Roman genius or by the work of the gods. (The Stone Traveler).(Column)
September 1, 2002... Imagine an architect's specification that called for the foundation of a massive platform to be built of limestone blocks in sizes between 63 and 65 feet long, 14 feet 6 inches high and 12 feet deep and weighing in the neighborhood of 1,000...

Calendar.(Calendar)
September 1, 2002... 2002 October 3-6 Marmomacc, the International Exhibition of Marble, Stone and Technology, Verona, Italy. In North America, contact: Dr. Lucio Caputo, U.S. Representative Verona Fair Authority, (212) 867-2422; Fax: (212) 867-4114; All...

Bonsal. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Bonsal recently introduced WP 6000 waterproof membrane, a new advanced latex polymer based technology WP 6000 is a thick, load-bearing waterproof membrane and crack isolation system. It is designed with more flexibility and elastic properties,...

Antico Italiano. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... New technology to tumble large stone, such as 24 x 24 inches at 1/2-inch thickness, is now available through Antico Italiano. The technology allows the company to tumble almost any stone at almost any thickness and size at their facility in...

Georgia Marble Co. (New Products).
September 1, 2002... Georgia Marble Co. has added a new limestone series. The French Limestone series includes two colors, Mountain Crime and Valley Beige. The stone can be cut to size for interior and exterior applications. Circle No. 246

Georgia Marble Co. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... An updated specification guide is now available from Georgia Marble Co. The Georgia Marble Architectural Binder comes with sell sheets, pricing and material specifications of the company's product line for interior and exterior applications....

Dellas S.p.A. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... Dellas S.p.A. now offers a diamond tool guide. The 24-page guide is broken up into two categories -- tools used for granite and tools used for marble. It then describes the two stones and what types of saws, calibration tools and disks should...

Tekmar. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... The "All Over the World" brochure, which details Tekmar's quarry in Istanbul, Turkey, is now offered by the company. The brochure has large color photographs of the quarry, as well as the factory where the stone is processed. It also has a map...

International Wholesale Tile. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... Tesoro, a collection which includes natural stone borders and accents, is now available from International Wholesale Tile. The company will distribute Tesoro to hundreds of select retailers across the U. S. The tiles, borders and accents are...

Burlington. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... Burlington now offers a revised 16-page guide about product and technical information, "Flooring by Burlington." The brochure features a section on the design of flooring and paving schemes using natural stone, with a step-by-step guide to...

Vic International. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... A complete book of products is now available from Vic International. The 172-page book begins with a table of contents, and lists equipment, hand tools and accessories, diamond tooling, abrasives and polishing materials, tile and stone care...

Cater Products. (New Literature).
September 1, 2002... Cater Products now offers a new full color brochure, which details its complete product line. The theme of the brochure is "Productivity Improvers," and its also provides a brief overview of the company's history. The publication covers...

Diatech. (New Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Diatech diamond resin discs are designed to bring the work piece to a fine polish. These discs work efficiently for edge polishing with an angle grinder, and are effective in floor polishing applications. The unique pattern also provides...

Breton S.p.A. (New Equipment).
September 1, 2002... The Contourbreton NC 250, made by Breton S.p.A., for working natural and engineered stone has a working stroke of 3080 x 1500 mm. It has an aluminum bench with slots to enable mechanically locking suction cups to be used, and the spindle can be...

Inter Stone Supplies, LLC. (New Equipment).
September 1, 2002... Made by SB and distributed by Inter Stone Supplies, LLC, the Elite 350 is a manual or automatic milling machine, equipped with a motor that can be bent to 45 degrees and revolved for longitudinal and transversal cuts. With this motor, the...

Machine of the month.
September 1, 2002... The Sprinter 99 edging machine is manufactured by SB Construzioni Macchine and distributed in the U.S. by Inter Stone Supplies, LLC, of North Hollywood, CA. The machine has a single motor for processing straight or rounded edges, and three...