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To process slabs of travertine from Italy and abroad, Aretina Marmi srl of Lucignano, Arezzo, Italy, invested in a high-tech slab processing line from Breton S.p.A. of Italy.
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Slabs are first processed on a Levibreton KFG polishing line, which is equipped with 13 polishing heads.
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Filler is applied by hand because the process requires personal attention to make sure all areas of the slab's surface are properly treated - with some areas needing more filler than others.
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Slabs are automatically loaded and unloaded from the line using automated machinery from Breton.
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The company processes travertine from its two travertine quarries in Italy, and it also began processing blocks of travertine from Peru earlier this year.
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In addition to slab material, the company also processes some three-dimensional work in travertine - primarily for the local market.
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Cubic stonework is fabricated using an Antea bridge saw from CMS/Brembana, which can be programmed for complex workpieces.
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