Flow International, a manufacturer of waterjet machinery for various industries, including the natural stone industry, recently received national exposure on the Discovery Channel's popular series, “American Choppers.” The motorcycle manufacturing shop recently purchased a Flow waterjet (which the shop crew commonly refers to as “The Flowjet”), and it is used for cutting intricate designs in metal.

Hard Rock Tool, a supplier of stoneworking tools and equipment based in Anaheim, CA, has opened multiple new locations. On May 13, the company opened a new location in Salt Lake City, UT, and the company has scheduled a Grand Opening for its location in Orlando, FL, on July 29. Hard Rock Tool-Utah is located at 3345 S. 300 West, Unit B-1, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; Phone: 801-466-8824; Branch Manager: Joel Jeffrey. Hard Rock Tool-Florida is located at 556 Florida Central Parkway, Unit 1008; Longwood, FL 32750; Phone: 407-767-0710; Branch Manager: Ron Brunkhardt. Hard Rock Tool's national phone number is 800-927-2490, and its annual Demo Day is June 16, 2004.

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