Cemabond introduces its Hi-Tech Super Adhesive for
fast setting, epoxy strength and granite laminations - distributed in the U.S.
by Regent Stone Products, in Virginia Beach, VA.
EA (Euroasian) Diamond Tools and Machines is
introducing The Conquer 3-Step Wet Polishing Pad System, which polishes granite, marble, travertine and other
natural stones, as well as engineered stone and concrete.
NEW
YORK, NY -- Cosentino, a global
leader in natural stone, quartz and recycled surfacing, announced the
appointment of Eduardo Cosentino as the new CEO for Cosentino North America,
which has been under the leadership of founder Roberto Contreras Jr. since its
inception in the U.S.
This comes after the Cosentino Group acquired full ownership of Cosentino North
America at the end of 2009. Contreras will support the transition through the
end of 2010 to then pursue new ventures.
Design of dimensional stone veneer is a straightforward process when the stone sizes are similar, utilize the same material and are connected to an appropriately framed structural backup. However, if stone panels of different sizes and shapes are part of the architectural vision and the existing backup wall limits the location of anchors, the designer must be creative and meticulous in the cladding design.
LAS
VEGAS, NV -- After a successful debut, Coverings and Environmental Design + Construction
magazine will once again hold PROJECT: Green, a competition open to architects, designers, builders,
contractors, distributors, retailers, manufacturers and installers. Winners will be announced during Coverings,
the U.S. stone and tile exhibition which is scheduled to take place from March
14 to 17, 2011 at the Sands Exposition Center in Las Vegas, NV.
Diasant introduces its new 4-horsepower, heavy-duty
portable edge profiling and polishing machine, available from Regent Stone
Products. The Diasant 6000 HD is a two-speed (3,000 or 6,000 RPM),
hydroplaning, continuous-duty router capable of working granite edge profiles
up to 10 cm thick.
The use of the diamond wire technology has always been
considered the new frontier in the stone industry, leading Pellegrini Meccanica
to produce the relevant equipment for both quarry exploitation and stone
processing factories.