Stone World articles from September 2004

Stone World archives from September 2004

Advancing the information age.(Stone Column)
September 1, 2004... Over the past five years, it has been amazing to see the stone industry's growth in terms of Information Technology. The Internet has been a valuable tool in the field for the trade. Buyers and sellers of stone are using digital technology to...

Arizona Tile re-names affiliated company ...(Newsline)(Santa Fe Collection)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... On August 1, 2004, Santa Fe Collection changed its name to Arizona Tile. Former Notre Dame alumnus and Heisman trophy winner, John Huarte, owns both Santa Fe Collection and Arizona Tile. Santa Fe Collection, based in Anaheim, CA, with...

Tennessee Marble Co. acquires Champlain Black Marble quarry ...(Newsline)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Tennessee Marble Co. of Friendsville, TN, announced the acquisition of the Champlain Black Marble quarry located in Isle La Motte, VT. This rich, black marble, which has been known as "Radio Black" and "Champlain Black," is the only Class A...

Victims of gas pipeline explosion are mourned in Belgium ...(Newsline)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The new Diamant Boart factory under construction near Brussels, Belgium, was victimized by the tragic explosion of a public gas transportation pipeline running through the Ghislenghien Industrial Area on July 30. Diamant Boart's management...

IMI hosts 5-city Tile Marble Terrazzo Expo series ...(Newsline)
September 1, 2004... The International Masonry Institute will host a Tile, Marble and Terrazzo Expo series in five U.S. cities this fall: Detroit on September 22; New York on October 21; Pittsburgh on October 28; Chicago on November 19; and Cleveland on November...

Stonework Symposium 2004 is set for Charleston in November ...(Newsline)
September 1, 2004... Charleston, SC, will be the site for Stonework Symposium 2004, which will take place from November 13 to 15. The Stone Foundation, in association with the American College of the Building Arts, will present the program. This is the fourth...

Stonexpo reports record number of pre-registered attendees ...(Newsline)
September 1, 2004... StonExpo 2004, scheduled for October 28 to 30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, has reported a record number of pre-registered attendees, who will find the latest products and services, technical education and networking opportunities. "Our...

One liners ...(Newsline)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The founding partners of Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates (HHPA), Hugh Hardy, FAIA, Malcolm Holzman, FAIA, and Norman Pfeiffer, FAIA, announced that they are forming three independent organizations. Each firm will retain appropriate core HHPA...

Statistics.(Illustration)
September 1, 2004... May 2004 | Imports to the U.S. Customers value in dollars does not include insurance or freight COUNTRY GRANITE MARBLE* SLATE** U.S. $ TONS U.S. $ TONS U.S....

A celebrity event.(News)(Counter Revolution)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... PASSAIC, NJ -- Counter Revolution, an authorized distributor/fabricator of Silestone[R] quartz surfaces and natural stone, showed its customer appreciation in grand style, with a first-class barbecue at its facilities in Passaic, NJ. The party...

New location opened.(News)(Universal Granite & Marble Inc)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... MILWAUKEE, WI -- Universal Granite & Marble Inc. (UGM) of Illinois, a supplier of natural stone products in Midwest America, continues with its expansion program with the opening of a brand new warehouse/showroom in Milwaukee, WI. The company,...

Italian technology in Turkey.(News)
September 1, 2004... TURKEY -- With approximately 250 varieties of marble, limestone, travertine and onyx being quarried and exported all around the world, Turkey has become a leading producer of natural stone. Recent studies confirm this natural richness of the...

CNC investment increases production: when Custom Stone Creations first started in Orlando, FL, owners processed an average of one to two jobs a week, and now, with a well-equipped modern facility and CNC machinery, the company averages seven jobs a day.(Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry)(Computer Numerical Control )
September 1, 2004... By taking advantage of the stone industries latest technology for fabricating natural stone, Custom Stone Creations has been able to continue expanding its business at a rapid rate. As a fabricator of granite, marble, quartz surfacing and other...

Stone in architecture: a look at the practical issues; In this Stone World roundtable, architects from Lord, Aeck & Sargent expand on some of the practical issues they have encountered in working with natural stone.(Cover Story)
September 1, 2004... With its headquarters in Atlanta, GA, and branch offices in Ann Arbor, MI, and Chapel Hill, NC, Lord, Aeck & Sargent, is involved in a broad range of architectural work. The firm presently has four studios--science, historic preservation,...

Verona Fair bonds stone and architecture: scheduled to take place from October 7 to 10, 2004, the 39th edition of Marmomacc will once again provide a forum for members of the stone sector to meet as well as learn about the role of natural stone in architecture.(Report from Europe)(related article: AIA Continuing Education Course to take place at Marmomacc)
September 1, 2004... The 39th edition of Marmomacc, the International Natural Stone and Technologies Exhibition is set to take place from October 7 to 10, 2004, in Verona, Italy. With the exhibition completely booked five months in advance and a waiting list of...

A clinical approach to stone production: from fabrication to sales, IGM of Italy has a rigorous system of procedures to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.(Report from Europe)
September 1, 2004... Located in the Carrara region of Italy, where the history of stoneworking is internationally renowned, IGM of Italy has a very modern philosophy when it comes to running its business. Virtually all steps in the process--from block procurement...

Four generations of stoneworking: founded in 1898, Frugoli of Avenza, Italy, has been fabricating natural stone, and the company exports its products around the world--with a keen eye on the U.S. marketplace.(Report from Europe)
September 1, 2004... In 1898, in the shadow of the historic mountains for Carrara White marble, Frugoli was founded as a craftsman of natural stone products. Today, the company is in its fourth generation, and it uses pioneering technology to fabricate natural...

Resin plant completes "full cycle" of stone production: already a world leader in supplying stone for commercial projects and in slab form, Henraux has expanded its facilities in Italy with a new plant for resin-treated slabs.(Report from Europe)
September 1, 2004... Since 1821, Henraux has been producing natural stone in the historic stoneworking village of Querceta, Lucca, Italy, and it still owns and operates some of the most renowned quarries for Carrara White marble. But while the company is proud of...

Maintaining the tradition of Carrara White marble: situated high in Carrara's Apuan Alps, Mazzucchelli Marmi's quarry for Carrara White C and CD marble produces stone for architectural work around the world.(Report from Europe)
September 1, 2004... It is impossible to drive through the Apuan Alps of Carrara, Italy, and not breathe in the history of the region. Since the days of Michelangelo and beyond, the area has been a source for pure white marble that is renowned around the world....

Merging technology and artistry: in the historic stoneworking village of Pietrasanta, Italy, the marble studio di Stagetti Nicola is using Digital Age tooling to faithfully reproduce artists' concepts.(Report from Europe)
September 1, 2004... On Mount Altissimo, northeast of Carrara, Italy, a truck creeps down a zigzag road that was once climbed by Michelangelo. As it eases to the end of one track, the driver pauses at the switchback and proceeds in reverse down the next leg because...

British slate and York stone create a modern atmosphere: for AstraZeneca's "Parklands" office building in Cheshire, England, a combination of Burlington slate and York limestone were used to provide a sleek, modern look.(Report from Europe)
September 1, 2004... AstraZeneca's new "Parklands" office building in Cheshire, England, provides a substantial work environment for its employees. Accommodating 750 of the pharmaceutical company's worldwide drug development personnel, the building was designed...

Cararra fair draws an international crowd: held last May in Carrara, Italy, the 2004 edition of CarraraMarmotec attracted visitors from around the world, who toured the fairgrounds as well as the numerous quarries and stoneworking plants around the region.(Report from Europe)
September 1, 2004... Even though the Italian stone sector is experiencing a difficult economic situation, the most recent edition of CarraraMarmotec showed some signs of that trend reversing itself, according to show organizer IMM Carrara. The event took place in...

Attendance increases at Piedra 2004: this year's edition of Piedra showed growth in both exhibitors and attendees--especially in the number of international buyers that visited the show.(Report from Europe)
September 1, 2004... The fifth edition of Piedra, the International Natural Stone Fair, was held from May 8 to 11, 2004, at the Juan Carlos I Exhibition Centre in Madrid, Spain. The event, which was organized by IFEMA in collaboration with the Spanish Natural Stone...

Honoring stone architecture in Spain: to promote Spanish natural stone, the organizers of the Piedra show and the Spanish Natural Stone Federation has acknowledged outstanding use of stone in architecture.(Report from Europe)
September 1, 2004... In order to encourage a greater use of Spanish natural stone and raise awareness of its quality, the organizers of the Piedra 2004 trade show and the Spanish Natural Stone Federation (FDP) staged the Ninth Piedra 2004 Architecture Awards...

Stone fair in London reports success: the Natural Stone Show, held earlier this year in London, England, enjoyed a record number of exhibitors and over 5,400 attendees.(Report from Europe)
September 1, 2004... There was a record number of exhibitors at the Natural Stone Show, held in March in London's ExCeL exhibition center. The show, the sixth in the series held at intervals of two years, was 30% bigger than the 2002 event. Altogether, there...

Russia stone expo draws international exhibitors: an international cast of exhibitors, including machinery and stone suppliers from Italy, took part at "Expostone" in Moscow, Russia.(Report from Europe)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The 5th edition of "Expostone" was held from June 22 to 25, 2004 in Moscow, Russia, at the All-Russian Exhibition Center. The exhibition is the primary stone event in Russia, and seeks to promote the development of the country's stone industry...

2004 Tucker Awards: to honor those who have achieved excellence in the incorporation and use of natural stone.
September 1, 2004... The Building Stone Institute (BSI) has awarded this year's Tucker Design Awards to 10 architectural firms who exhibited excellence in concept, design and construction with natural stone. The awards were presented on May 21, 2004 at the Palmer...

Installation products roundup: in order to keep up with the ever-changing needs of installers, companies are constantly generating new products to help with the preparation and installation of stone tiles as well as kitchen countertops and undermounted sinks.
September 1, 2004... Recent advancements in technology are allowing natural stone to be installed with greater efficiency. In the countertop sector, companies are introducing new products to help with preparation and installation of vanities, kitchen countertops...

Contractor survey: vertical cladding systems and methods; This exclusive survey of building and installation contractors examines the methods and products used for interior vertical cladding applications.
September 1, 2004... As stone usage continues to expand in the U.S., contractors are seeing more interior projects specifying natural stone in a vertical application. This customized study, outlined by Laticrete International and executed by BNP Media (Stone...

Measuring vapor emission in stone and tile flooring installations.(Technical Forum)
September 1, 2004... Ask any seasoned tile setter why a tile installation fails, and you will get answers ranging from poor setting techniques to defective materials or tile. Unfortunately, failures are not always caused by the setting method, the materials or the...

Stone exhibition proves successful in China: Stonetech Shanghai 2004 demonstrated China's evolving role as a key player in the international stone industry.(Report from China)
September 1, 2004... Stonetech 2004 Shanghai, the 11th edition of the China International Stone Processing Machinery, Equipment and Products Exhibition, was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from April 21 to 24, 2004. This year's event, which...

Chinese operation expands to the U.S.: originally founded to capitalize on the construction boom in Shanghai, Color Marble, Inc. has worked to develop a strong business in the U.S. hospitality sector.(Report from China)
September 1, 2004... Located 30 miles west of Shanghai City in the town of Qing Pu, China, is the fabrication facility of Color Marble, Inc., a direct importer and distributor of all types of natural stone from around the world. Not long after its beginning, the...

A large-scale source for stone in China: since 1989, Kangli Stone Group has worked to establish itself as a leading supplier in the Chinese stone industry.(Report from China)(Kangli Stone Group)
September 1, 2004... Kangli Stone Group has been in operation for more than a decade. The company has grown to become a leading producer in the Chinese stone industry, exporting to markets worldwide. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Kangli has established...

Chinese block importer builds strong global ties: Shanghai Hui Zhong Marble Co., Ltd. has built a name for itself as an importer of granite blocks from around the world.(Report from China)
September 1, 2004... Shanghai Hui Zhong Marble Co., Ltd. opened its factory in the Jiading area of Shanghai, China, in 1999, and production began the following year. And with China becoming a strong contender in the international stone industry, the company has...

Travertine treatment and maintenance.
September 1, 2004... 1. Introduction Travertine is a sedimentary limestone formed by chemical precipitation of calcium salts in watersheds. It consists essentially of calcite (around 99%), the crystalline, white porous structure of calcium carbonate. It is...

Calendar.(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... October 7-10, 2004 Marmomacc 2004 The International Exhibition of Marble, Stone and Technology and Building Materials Show, Verona, Italy. VIP trip to Verona, contact: Veronafiere, P.O. Box 789, New York, NY 10150; (212) 867-2422; Fax:...

Laticrete.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... Prevent the transmission of stresses and cracks in stone and ceramic tile by pre-treating existing shrinkage cracks in concrete with the Laticrete Crack Suppression Kit, which is also equipped with Microban[R] antimicrobial protection to...

ETemplate Systems.(New Products)
September 1, 2004... ETemplate Systems, the developer of the ETemplate Photo digital field measuring system, recently released version 2.11 of its digital measuring software. This new release further enhances Version 2 released in July 2003. Version 2.11 adds...

Wood's Powr-Grip Co., Inc.(New Equipment)
September 1, 2004... Wood's Powr-Grip Co., Inc. offers the High-Flow DC Powr-Frame 1000, which features increased vacuum flow to overcome the leakage associated with handling rough or porous stone materials. Powr-Grip's compact, High-Flow DC Powr-Frames offers...

Park Industries.(New Equipment)
September 1, 2004... Park Industries recently introduced the new Vortex CNC Countertop Workcenter, which can rout, core, edge and polish countertop sinkholes with incredible speed and precision. The Vortex's built-in laser template digitizing system can...

Stone Boss.(New Literature)
September 1, 2004... Stone Boss has recently introduced a new catalog featuring products for stoneworking. The publication describes diamond tooling, abrasives, adhesives and power tools as well as stone care and maintenance products, including sealers,...

Diamant Boart.(New Literature)
September 1, 2004... Now available from Diamant Boart is the company's 2003-2004 book of products, which focuses on finishing tools for the stone industry, including cutting, drilling, profiling and surfacing. The booklet covers general topics such as "How to...

Delta Diamond Tools.(New Literature)
September 1, 2004... Delta Diamond Tools has recently introduced a new publication that showcases a wide range of tools for stone fabricators. It includes information on products for polishing, edging, cutting and drilling. It also features diamond tooling and...

Ghines.(Machine of the Month)
September 1, 2004... Ghines has released the "HD Set" of new hydraulic portable machines. With a single, 4 kW drive-unit operating five different machines, this is a completely restyled line from the company. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Sector HC portable...

Austral Black granite.(Stone of the Month)
September 1, 2004... This Stone of the Month supplied by Edilgraniti. Domegliara. Verona. 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...