SFA MegaWorkshop heads to Nashville
Exhibits at the SFA MegaWorkshop will include a full range of stoneworking machinery, including bridge saws, CNC stoneworking centers, edgers, surface polishers and more. Suppliers of accessories such as tooling, sealers, adhesives, sinks and templating equipment will also be on hand in Nashville.
Following its model of the previous years, much of the machinery on display at the SFA MegaWorkshop will be in full operation, processing actual workpieces. As of press time, equipment will include a Northwood FabCenter, a Montresor Luna 740 with a V Groover, a GMM Brio CNC bridge saw, a GMM line machine and a GMM Sirio bed polisher. Additionally, CMS will be offering the North American debut of its new Speed CNC stoneworking center.
In addition to the equipment demonstrations, attendees at the SFA MegaWorkshop will have a chance to try out a range of tools for themselves in “The Cage,” a unique concept where tooling, pads, etc. can be tested on stone materials in a “real-life” environment. “The Cage” also has an extensive hands-on education schedule.
The following is a look at some of the action that will be taking place in Nashville.
“The Cage” Demo Schedule
Wednesday, October 10 at 10 a.m.
Setting and Dressing Seams
Wednesday, October 10 at 11 a.m.
Top Polishing
Wednesday, October 10 at 1 p.m.
Mitering
Wednesday, October 10 at 3 p.m.
Texturing/Antiquing/Honing
Thursday, October 11 at 10 a.m.
Surface Scratch Repairs
Thursday, October 11 at 11 a.m.
Texturing/Antiquing/Honing
Friday, October 12 at 10 a.m.
Setting & Dressing Seams
Friday, October 12 at 11 a.m.
Top Polishing)
Friday, October 12 at 1 p.m.
2012 Fabricator Olympics
“Restoration Cage” Demonstrations
• Tool Reviews
• Diamond Floor Refinishing
• Filling Floors
• Marble Countertop Refinishing
• Granite Refinishing
• Chip and Crack Repair
• Polishing Marble with Powder
• Granite Repair
• Sealers
Classroom Seminar Schedule
Wednesday, October 10 at 10 a.m.
Room 1 - Sealers, presented by Tenax USA
Room 2 - Glues, presented by Integra
Room 3 - Material Handling, presented by Omni Cubed and the SFA
Wednesday, October 10 at 11 a.m.
Room 1 - Sales for People Who Hate Selling, presented by Eclipse Stainless
Room 2 - Partnering with a Professional, presented by VT Industries, Mark Merieux
Room 3 - Restoration, presented by Ted McFadden and Cameron DeMille
Wednesday, October 10 at 1 p.m.
Room 1 - Social Media Advertising, presented by Joe Durfee, Anna Almonte
Room 2 - Material Handling, presented by Weha
Wednesday, October 10 at 2 p.m.
Room 1 - Texturing, presented by Tenax USA
Room 2 - Sustainable Design, presented by Kohler
Room 3 - Importing, presented by Matt Rickard, Eric Rolseth
Wednesday, October 10 at 3 p.m.
Room 1 - Restoration, presented by Ted Cameron
Room 2 - Engineered Stone, presented by OHM International
Thursday, October 11 at 10 a.m.
Room 1 - Going Digital, presented by Moraware
Room 2 - Glues, presented by Bonstone
Room 3 - Lean Manufacturing, presented by Bob Hall
Thursday, October 11 at 11 a.m.
Room 1 - Sales Management, presented by Mark Lauzon
Room 2 - Photography Roundtable, presented by Rey Rodriguez
Room 3 - Importance of Color, presented by Kohler
Friday, October 12 at 10 a.m.
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2012 SFA MegaWorkshop Exhibitor List |
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Alpha Professional Tools Artisan Sinks Braxton Bragg Breton Brothers in Granite Consentino Continental D.I.A./Terminator Coverings DeFusco Supply Diamax/Cyclone Eclipse Ghines GMM GranQuartz Granite City Tool Integra Adhesives IPT Kohler Laser Products Marble Institute of America Moraware MR Direct Northwood OHM International Omni Cubed Park Industries Pearl Abrasive Pelican Sinks Quail Leasing Regent Stone Products Rockstar Salem Stone StonExpo Stone World Tenax VT Industries Weha |
Room 1 - Importing, presented by Dan Riccolo
Room 2 - Glues, presented by Tenax USA
Friday, October 12 at 11 a.m.
Room 1 - Programming EasyStone Roundtable, presented by CMA, Justin Qualey
Room 2 - Programming AlphaCam Roundtable, presented by Northwood, Park Industries, Alpha Cam
Room 3 - Programming Omag Roundtable, presented by Jerry Kidd
The Ultimate Stone Romance
New for 2012, attendees at this year’s MegaWorkshop will have the opportunity to attend a presentation by the industry’s leading supplier and processor of natural stone, Antolini Luigi of Verona, Italy. This three-hour program, entitled “Antolini: The Ultimate Stone Romance,” will encompass all aspects of processing striking and exotic natural stones — from quarrying through to the final installation.
In conceiving the event, Antolini acknowledges the unique role of the stone fabricator as the one who typically presents the finished products to customers — whether they be architects, designers or homeowners. The goal is to empower fabricators with the insight and education required to inspire the customer to buy on emotion. Antolini will deliver a detailed and professional lecture about processing, polishing and the selection of stone — with the ultimate goal to help attendees successfully market higher-margin natural stone products to the high-end consumer community.
“Antolini: The Ultimate Stone Romance” is scheduled for October 11th at 1 p.m., followed by a dinner hosted by OHM International, where the Antolini Signature Collection will be on display. The SFA is arranging bus transportation to and from the convention center.
For more information on the 2012 SFA MegaWorkshop, visit www.stonefabricatorsalliance.com .
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