Does your shop cut, grind or hone stone dry? If so, you should consider the fact that the dust created from cutting and grinding certain types of stone will emit silica in the air. If you or your workers are not using the proper respiratory protection, you could be exposing yourself and your workers to serious health problems - and potentially devastating lawsuits. Breathing silica dust can cause a disease known as silicosis. More than 250 people each year die from this disease, and over 1 million workers in the U.S. are exposed to silica dust.
Exports of natural stone from Italy were on the upswing over the first
six months of 2006, particularly exports to the U.S. and within the
European Union.
The international stone industry is growing at a rate greater than the overall world economy, according to a report released at Marmomacc 2006 in Verona, Italy
The backbone of your countertop fabrication operation is your bridge saw. Since it is typically at the beginning of your fabrication process, a bridge saw that is a bottleneck in your shop likely causes other downstream machinery and labor to sit idle in your facility. In essence, productivity of your bridge saw can affect the productivity of your entire shop.
O&G Industries has invested in state-of-the-art technology to create a broad range of finished stonework - from granite countertops to ornately carved limestone and landscape materials
Architect Gary Chandler designed his own residence using Windsor Grey limestone for both interior and exterior features, in order to tie the two spaces together
In designing his Manhattan loft, architect Adam Kushner of Kushner Studios utilized various stone types - as well as other unique elements - to subtly bring the feel of New York City into his home
With over 40 years of experience in residential flooring construction, Leonard's Carpet Service, Inc. now fabricates and installs countertops for the Southern California market
After more than 100 years, the Motherhouse in Nashville, TN, received a much-needed renovation, including the addition of a new chapel that featured two varieties of marble in its design
An artistic couple utilized tons of “scrap†stone and a Flow waterjet - among other things - to build their dream retirement home in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
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