In this issue of Stone World, we are presenting our annual Focus on Slate. And in addition to covering prominent architectural projects using this material, we reporting on a major slate producer in this issue's "Re-Emerging U.S. Stone Industry" feature. The subject - Tatko Brothers/Sheldon Slate Products - is not only of historical interest, but it is also a case study for the application of modern stoneworking technology (page 30).
With quarries and factories on the historic slate belt of Upstate New York and Vermont, Tatko Brothers/Sheldon Slate Products manufactures roofing slate as well as floor tile and a broad range of structural pieces, such countertops, vanities, sills and stair treads. The manufacturing process, which begins within the quarry, is a carefully planned combination of personal craftsmanship and state-of-the-art equipment.