A stunning series of showroom quality posters featuring natural stone marketing messages is the latest offering from the Marble Institute of America (MIA). “These products help stone professionals educate consumers while promoting marble, granite, limestone, travertine and other natural stone products in their showrooms,” said Gary Distelhorst, executive vice president of the nearly 1,800-member worldwide organization.
Wayne Engineering has announced the CargoMaster, a multi-directional crane system installed inside trailer or van bodies, enabling a wide variety of materials to be moved easily and safely. The small bridge crane operates on rails attached to the walls with a strength that can carry up to 8,000 pounds and accommodate material up to 22 feet in length. This system has allowed some stone fabricators, such as Down East Fabricators of Mechanicsburg, PA, to make loading and delivering of materials safer and much more efficient. It has the ability of speeding up delivery times and can do so with a single unassisted operator, reports the company.
The precise repetitive motion of Advanced Industrial Machinery’s MasterJet CNC waterjet saw system pumps greater productivity and profitability into everything from prototypes to production.
Granite countertops are the pride of every kitchen until a stain ruins its beautiful surface. Now, homeowners can rest easier with SenGuard™ stain protection. Cosentino, a worldwide leader in natural stone, is exclusively launching SenGuard -- a technologically advanced application process that is used to protect granite from staining while allowing the stone to breathe and preserve its natural color. Designed to maintain its properties and performance for up to 15 years, SenGuard eliminates the need to seal granite countertops once or twice a year.
OMAX Corp., a leading manufacturer of abrasive waterjet machining systems, has released Version 11 of its innovative, patented control software -- making it the first waterjet manufacturer to release control software that runs on the Microsoft® Windows Vista operating system, according to the company.
Whether you are a stone fabricator, installer or supplier, it is critical to understand the products that are on the market today for cleaning and sealing natural stone. Manufacturers of these products are continually developing new formulas for cleaners and sealers -- often resulting in products that offer greater efficiency and less environmental impact. The following is a look at some of the latest product introductions in sealers and cleaners.
Granite City Tool, an international distributor of diamond tools and stoneworking equipment, is now distributing Volume 1 of its 2007 Fabrication Catalog.
DITEQ Diamond Tools & Equipment introduces a new line of professional-grade hand-held grinders as well as a wet stone polisher. TEQ-Grind hand grinders are designed to run cool and hold up under extended use in high-productivity environments, the company reports.
The new Pathfinder™ Laser Template Station from Park Industries increases saw productivity by decreasing the time spent templating, the company reports.
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