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Brazil digs in.(STONE COLUMN)

Jun 01, 2008; Reis, Michael ... Ever since the Vitoria Stone Fair began taking place in the stoneworking region of Vitoria, Brazil, in 2002, the show's growth and energy has mirrored the explosive growth of Brazil's stone industry. This past edition, however, took place at a time when the nation's industry is facing its ...

10th edition of AIA course on stone design to coincide with Verona fair ...(NEWSLINE)

Jun 01, 2008 ... The 10th edition of "Designing with Natural Stone" will run from October 2 to 6, 2008 in Verona, Italy, in conjunction with Marmomacc, the leading international stone trade fair. Over 150 AIA architects from all over the U.S. have participated in previous editions of the course, and ...

Quartz manufacturer CaesarStone celebrates 20 years ...(NEWSLINE)

Jun 01, 2008 ... CaesarStone celebrated its 20th year since the company introduced the revolutionary quartz surfaces. The factory is located in Kibbutz Sdot Yam, Israel, next to the ancient Roman city of Caesarea. Since the company was founded in 1987, it has grown into a corporation with ...

Fire at fabrication shop offers cautionary tale on insurance coverage ...(NEWSLINE)

Jun 01, 2008 ... A fire broke out at Ancient Stone of Brentwood, CA, on May 5, causing heavy damage to the fabrication shop. According to Bob Opsal, owner of Ancient Stone, the fire began in a 150-square-foot office adjacent to the shop. The flames passed through an office window that looked onto the shop, ...

Stonework Symposium 2008 is set to take place in Vermont.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)

Jun 01, 2008 ... Stonework Symposium 2008 will take place from September 11 to 14, in historic Barre, VT. The 8th annual open gathering of the Stone Foundation--a community of stonemasons and others involved with stone, stonework and stone art--offers a program of interesting presentations and ...

Laticrete International, Inc. celebrated the Grand Opening of its manufacturing plant in China on April 2 at Songjiang, Shanghai.(ONE LINERS ...)

Jun 01, 2008 ... Laticrete International, Inc. celebrated the Grand Opening of its manufacturing plant in China on April 2 at Songjiang, Shanghai. Laticrete (Shanghai) Building Material Co. Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S.-based Laticrete International. The new plant is the first fully owned ...

February 2008: imports to the U.S.(STATISTICS)

Jun 01, 2008 ... <Pre> February 2008 | Imports to the U.S. Customers value in dollars does not include insurance or freight COUNTRYGRANITE MARBLE *U.S. $ TONS U.S. $ TONS ARAB EMIRATES 13,60620...

February 2008: exports from the U.S.(STATISTICS)(Statistical table)

Jun 01, 2008 ... <Pre> February 2008 | Exports from the U.S. Customers value in dollars does not include insurance or freight COUNTRY GRANITE MARBLE * U.S. $TONS U.S. $ TONS ANTIGUA ...

Amazing Stone, Ltd. offers factory direct slab collection.(NEWS)(Brief article)

Jun 01, 2008 ... REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS -- With a goal to continue to develop strong sales alliances with top stone industry leaders and to generate new distribution chains with more diverse stone industry players, Amazing Stone's Semi-Precious Slab Collection is now available on non-exclusivity terms ....

MS international Inc. opens state-of-the-art distribution center.(NEWS)

Jun 01, 2008 ... HOUSTON, TX -- M S international, Inc. (MSI), a leading North American importer and distributor of natural stone, announced that it has opened a new distribution center in Houston, TX. The state-of-the-art, 180,000-square-foot distribution center and showroom located on over 12 acres will ...

Braxton-Bragg now focusing in direct mail marketing.(NEWS)

Jun 01, 2008 ... KNOXVILLE, TN -- Braxton-Bragg has recently announced that after an intensive study, the company has decided to end its experiment with regional field salespeople and focus its efforts on direct mail marketing to the stone and tile industries. "Our research has revealed that ...

Savino del Bene event.(NEWS)(Brief article)

Jun 01, 2008 ... VITORIA, BRAZIL -- Once again, freight forwarder Savino del Bene hosted a gala event during the Vitoria Stone Fair in February, and the party was attended by hundreds of stone suppliers and importers. The history of the company goes back 100 years, when Savino del Bene founded a small ...

Universal Granite & Marble hosts showroom launch party.(NEWS)

Jun 01, 2008 ... CLEVELAND, OH -- Universal Granite & Marble (UGM), one of the largest importers and wholesalers of natural stone in the U.S., hosted more than 130 guests at its Cleveland Showroom Launch Party on March 13, 2008, to showcase the company's new selections and designer-friendly showroom to ...

High-end custom shop relies on waterjet: David Allen Company's stone fabrication facility in Raleigh, NC, houses a variety of high-quality machinery, including a Jet Edge waterjet machine for intricate work.(RE-EMERGING U.S. STONE INDUSTRY)(Company overview)

Jun 01, 2008; Stinnard, Michelle ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In addition to serving as a commercial, industrial and institutional contractor, the David Allen Company also maintains a state-of-the-art fabrication facility at its corporate headquarters in Raleigh, NC. Among the stoneworking machinery in place, the ...

Increasing capacity with waterjet technology: by adding a Fusion[TM] CNC bridge saw/waterjet from Park Industries to its lineup of machinery, FloForm Countertops of Western Canada has increased its capacity by over 30%, now producing an average of 12 kitchens a day.(Fabricator Case Study: WATERJET TECHNOLOGY)

Jun 01, 2008; Stinnard, Michelle ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FloForm Countertops, which has been handling business in Western Canada since the early 1960s, began as a laminate countertop and solid surface operation, and has since moved into natural stone fabrication. With branches in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, ...

Robotic waterjet adds efficiency in Colorado: with an average production rate of 40 kitchens a week, Denver, CO-based RocHenge relies on a range of high-end machinery, including a RoboCut saw/waterjet from U.S. Granite Robotics.(Fabricator Case Study: WATERJET TECHNOLOGY)

Jun 01, 2008; Stinnard, Michelle ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RocHenge of Denver, CO, operates out of a 30,000-squarefoot facility that is equipped with a variety of high-end machinery, including a RoboCut saw/waterjet from U.S. Granite Robotics of Barrington, IL, which assists the company in producing an average of ...

Waterjet unit fuels company start-up: Bowstone was founded less than two years ago in northern Georgia after owner Stephen Bowker purchased a waterjet machine from WARDJet, Inc.(Fabricator Case Study: WATERJET TECHNOLOGY)

Jun 01, 2008; Stinnard, Michelle ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fairly new to the stone industry, Stephen Bowker, owner of Bowstone of Ball Ground, GA, has quickly learned what it takes to rise to the top, and he attributes much of the company's success to the assistance of a waterjet machine from WARDJet, Inc. of ...

Slate enhances California library: selected for its texture and warm colors, slate from Echeguren Slate, Inc. was recently implemented into the newly designed San Jose Public Library--Pearl Avenue Branch.(Focus on Slate)

Jun 01, 2008; Stinnard, Michelle ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new San Jose Public Library -- Pearl Avenue Branch in San Jose, CA, includes the use of local slate from Echeguren Slate, Inc. of San Francisco, CA, and the material played an integral role in the design of the facility. One main project goal was to ...

Slate fits into the Vermont climate: going beyond the aesthetic benefits, the use of slate to clad a private residence in Central Vermont allowed the home to withstand the harsh winter climates of the region.(Focus on Slate)

Jun 01, 2008; Stinnard, Michelle ... A variety of new and recycled slate was recently incorporated into the design of a 3,860-square-foot private residence in Central Vermont, providing the home with long-lasting, functional qualities, while still being aesthetically pleasing to the eye. And Slate Affair Inc. of Enosburg ...

A showcase of Brazilian stone in Vitoria: despite a slowdown in exports--particularly to the U.S.--the Brazilian stone industry had a positive gathering in Vitoria, Brazil, for the Vitoria Stone Fair, as companies showcased a broad range of products.(Report from Brazil: Espirito Santo)

Jun 01, 2008; Reis, Michael ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Although Brazil's granite exports to the U.S. saw a decline for the second half of 2007, the Vitoria Stone Fair still saw steady traffic on the show floor for the most recent edition, which took place from February 19 to 22, 2008, at the Carapina Expo ...