In this issue of Stone World, we present our annual Report from Latin America, with in-depth articles on stone quarries and fabrication plants in the region. Following a trend that has been in place for more than a decade, many of these operations are equipped with the latest in computerized stoneworking equipment from Italy. Moreover, they are continually upgrading their machinery to remain consistent with the state-of-the-art.
Our Report from Latin America includes features on four operations in Brazil as well as companies in Peru and Colombia. These firms supply a broad range of materials and products in natural stone, including blocks, tiles, slabs and cut-to-size architectural work. And no matter what the end product, all of these companies point to high production rates and an optimum level of quality due to their investments in advanced stoneworking machinery. In fact, a number of companies have even used this equipment to develop proprietary finishes for their stone, following a popular design trend and setting themselves apart as a stone supplier.