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.
VALENCIA, SPAIN -- Last winter, Tile of Spain launched the
"Reign in Spain A&D Tour" program to select four architects and
interior designers to participate in a free, week-long architectural tour that
visited various regions of Spain
as well as Cevisama, the International Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings Show held
annually in Valencia, Spain. And due to
the program's initial success, the Reign in Spain is once set for 2011. And now, the tour qualifies for a minimum of
4.5 AIA CEU credits. The four winners (who will be announced December 10, 2010)
can earn these credits while on the trip through a three-part series consisting
of seminars and a factory tour.
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