This Stone of the Month supplied by Brachot-Hermant, Denize, Belgium.

The Ghines Systhema is a table saw and multifunctional manual stoneworking unit capable of executing a wide range of functions on any kind of stone.

As editor of an international trade magazine, I travel extensively around the world -- particularly to Europe, where I make several trips per year.

This Stone of the Month supplied by Antolini Luigi & C., S.p.A., Domegliara, Verona, Italy.

Braxton-Bragg is the exclusive U.S. distributor for Achilli srl and its entire saw line, including the newest and largest saw, the Achilli ABS 3500 CE.

In this issue of Stone World, we present our annual "Focus on Slate." And as always, we have found that this material is being used for a multitude of applications in residential and commercial design.

The Technostone 1500 x 3000, the Technostone 2300 x 4000 and the Multiwork STP from Bimatech are the base models of the CNC stoneworking centers offered by International Machine Corp. of Holbrook, NY.

Coverings 2003, the stone and tile industry's annual trade show in Orlando, FL, was recently held from March 24 to 27, less than a week after the first allied military strikes on Iraq.

This Stone of the Month supplied by Granito Zucchi, Serra, Espirito Santo, Brazil.

This Stone of the Month supplied by Tureks/Marble Systems Inc., Fairfax, VA.