The large boisterous crowd that congregated outside the gates of Veronafiere on the opening morning of Marmomac was certainly an indicator to the success of the international stone exhibition, which is held annually at the fairgrounds in Verona, Italy.

This Stone of the Month is supplied by Magban of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil. 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.

Omag S.p.A introduces the Blade5^ar, which is its latest in its range of CNC work centers, as well as the latest in countertop, architectural and dimensional stone processing machinery.

As you will see, this issue of Stone World is a bit of a departure from our typical content. While we still include updates on various aspects of the natural stone industry, we have also devoted a portion of the magazine to quartz surfacing, which was a focus for this month.