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In this issue of Stone World Magazine, read about the latest product innovations in the stone industry, see the products and exhibitions from this year's Xiamen Stone Fair and also Vitoria/Marmomacc, hear about the latest news regarding stone fabrication, and much more!
Fabricator forums, such as the one that took place at Coverings 2019, are an open environment where industry members can discuss current issues and solve problems together
When a group of fabricators and other stone industry members come together at a fabricator forum, it immediately becomes an arena for an exchange of ideas, experiences, advice and solutions.
The Xiamen International Stone Fair has experienced tremendous growth since it was started in 2001, and it continues to expand and evolve to meet exhibitor and visitor needs
Since its inception in 2001, the Xiamen International Stone Fair has exploded. Geared for stone industry professionals worldwide, the scope of the international exhibition has drastically changed from its beginning days.
For its 47th edition, the Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America offered several exhibits that promoted the beauty and usability of many new stone materials from Brazilian producers
The 2019 edition of the Vitoria Stone Fair/Marmomac Latin America brought together more than 15,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors from around the world to promote the overall industry and the products that it offers.
Stone World had the opportunity to view a plentiful supply of beautiful displays of Brazilian stone at several large stone exhibitions this year. The following pages showcase only a sampling of the numerous new stone products that are available from Latin America.
With its white/gray coloring and smooth veining, DaPaz of Andradas/MG Brazil intends to make San Pellegrino marble the new “hot” stone for the U.S. market
With the demand for white marble still at a high, Brazilian stone producer DaPaz is confident its new marble San Pellegrino will soon gain recognition in the U.S. market. Located in in the State of Ceará, the northeastern part of Brazil, the material consists of white and gray tones with a smooth movement.
Stone World was started by Mike and Stephanie Lench in November 1984. At that time, GranQuartz was busily introducing machinery and equipment for the stone industry to include large diameter (11-6 foot) block saws, automatic abrasive line polishers, edge polishers, etc.
During the many years that I have been with Stone World I have sat in on more fabricator forums, workshops and other industry events where ideas and experiences are discussed than I can count.
Today fabricators are being asked to fabricate a large variety of materials. These projects range from kitchen countertops, fireplaces and other residential use, to commercial flooring and wall cladding. These materials have a wide range of characteristics, challenging fabricators in production and material handling.
Park Industries has partnered with world leaders to provide the most reliable, efficient, robotic sawjet, which it calls Optimus. The saw is mounted directly under the center pivot, resulting in exceptional cut accuracy.
Stone of the Month is supplied by Coldspring. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.
Highlighting the latest in stone cutting for alternative stone material, including products from Alpha Professional Tools, Braxton-Bragg, Diamax, Diamut, Diamant, Regent Stone, and Tenax.
ETemplate Systems, an expert in digital measuring, has released its second generation ELaser Xpress Templating System powered by award-winning ETemplate Measure Manager software.
