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Maurizio, New Jersey, USA
born in Italy in 1944, Maurizio has extensive experience encompassing marble fabrication
to marble floor installation to maintenance and restoration of natural stone to
manufacturing a line of specialty cleaning products for maintenance of natural
stone, initially catering to residential consumers, and later to the institutional
and contracting market, including products and equipment to perform stone restoration
and repolishing, to consultation and training services also. His technical papers
that have been published by just about all industry magazines. He has had experience
in doing business in India and China. You can purchase his
Guidelines and Products.
His one-on-one consultation fee is normally $ 50 but to help FindStone with it's
efforts to deliver stone education, he has agreed to charge only half i.e. $ 25.
Daniel,
Slovakia
Dr. Daniel is in the Dept. of Geology in the Comenius
University. He knows the origin and type of most stones including petrography,
mineral composition and physical-mechanical properties. He is the author of the
World's Most Popular Granites. and World's
Most Popular Marbles.
JVC (John),
Texas, USA
I am an architectural stone carver / sculptor
working primarily with Texas limestone, Indiana limestone and some marbles.
I am a University trained geologist with a b.S. degree from baylor University.
After working a while both in the petroleum and engineering industries, I realized
that I was actually happier working hands on with stone and as an apprentice to
a masonry contractor. beginning in 1975, I started my own masonry contracting
company focusing as much as possible on stone masonry. Carving for me was a natural
progression from stone masonry, and I carved my first piece of sculpture in 1980,
and my first architectural pieces shortly after. by 1986, I was carving more than
masonry work, and started a company in 1988. Today, my trowel pretty much stays
in the toolbox, and my carvings grace fine homes through out the continental U.S.,
and I have shipped finished work to Hawaii also. Carving stone is my life's passion,
and making a living at it has been a great bonus.... Some of my work is at http://www.findstone.com/supplier16/fireplace.htm.
Amount I would charge: I do not mind sharing my knowledge at no charge to answer
general questions. I am available for consulting on a case-by-case basis.
Dr.
Hans, Australia
I am a stone scientist and stone specialist
with in-depth knowledge and experience in many fields of science. Since graduating
with first class Honours and a Ph.D I have worked exclusively as a consultant
domestically and internationally providing expert geoscientific advice on geological,
petrographic, engineering, scientific, and mining problems to geotechnical companies,
architects, builders, construction managers, project managers, stone processing
and quarrying companies, stockbrokers, domestic and international banks, governments
and government institutions, research organizations, other consultants, and mining
companies. I believe that having the necessary, highly trained scientific and
geotechnical background is essential to a better understanding of the performance
characteristics and behaviour of stone. So too, is the experience gained in working
with stone especially its quarrying and processing. Owning and managing several
quarries he still make time to physically quarry granite. Much of my work now
involves stone selection and testing of stone for construction. Large projects
require careful documentation of stone characteristics, starting with quarry assessments,
extractability, processing capacity, quality control and timely supply. Architects
require meaningful specifications as they relate to stone and clients require
maintenance manuals on the end products. A large portion of my work involves the
investigation of problems with stone and implementation of repair or replacement
procedures. Many aspects of stone performance, especially on heritage buildings,
including methods of preservation, demand exacting research using available sophisticated
scientific equipment. Over the many years I have been involved in numerous prestigious
projects and I am a regular contributor to stone magazines.
Fees: charged
on hourly or daily basis depending on type of project. Simple advice is generally
free as a service to the better understanding of stone. More detailed background
or service portfolio available on request by fax or email.
Steven, South Carolina, USA
Steven is a licensed contractor who owns a firm specializing in natural stone
fabrication and installation.
bill, Michigan, USA:
bill has owned a cultured marble manufacturing facility for over 10
years, making a wide range of man made marble, granite and onyx products, and
is thus very familiar with all aspects of manufacturing, repairing and maintaining
these types of products. Their importing and distribution division also
sells a wide range of natural granite and marble products.
Stephen, Canada.
I
am from the Island of Newfoundland on the East Coast of Canada which people call
the Rock. There I quarried and became very knowledgeable about slate and
its properties. From there I moved to Western Canada and started working
for a stone trading company and traveled most of North America learning and talking
to other companies about the products and finding out what was hot for the next
year in design styles. Over the past four years, I have learned to identify
just about every slate in the world and most of the travertines and limestones
either by pictures or the touch of the stone. I also have a background in
pharmacy, forestry, homebuilding, and heavy equipment operating. A Jack-of-all-trades,
Master-of-none!
We are knowledgeable about sealing the different flooring
types and maintaining the floors.
Fee = Usually Free.
David, CA, USA
I am a kitchen and bath designer for our local Home
Depot store. I recommend counter tops and flooring finishes for our customers
and do strive to give them the best information available.
Past position:
I was licensed general contractor building custom homes here in southern CA for
30 years.
Nitin, bombay, India
I deal
in Italian, Indian & other imported marble, granite and decorative stones
and vitrified tiles. I also undertake polishing job work. I can suggest shades
& type of marble, granite to be used for interior portion & also if any
damage crops up with specified products. Charges would vary depending on type
of query. Fee US$ 10 to 100.
Arun, Rajasthan, India
His
company provides safe and effective stone and ceramic maintenance chemicals; consultancy;
and also trains customers with a complete and comprehensive maintenance program
covering the entire stone maintenance cycle. Understanding stone and the products
that are available for stone care are vital elements for a successful stone maintenance
system.
Kelly, USA
Their company has 24+ years
experience in distribution to the natural stone fabrication and installation industry
and 10+ years training experience in restoration and maintenance.
Jim, Adelaide, Australia
Jim is a consultant. He has vast
experience connected with dimension stone testing, implementation of quality control
programs for projects and failure analysis.
Kim, USA
His company represents 100 years of 2
generations of chemical formulations and 27 years of on-site research & development
for protection, maintenance, restoration products & services for marble /
stone / masonry / metal / auto / marine / aircraft / wood / leather/ acrylic /
glass / tile and many other fine surfaces.
Graeme,
Canada
I have been in the importing
and distribution of slate business for 16 years and have been active in the importing
and distribution of sealers and maintenance products - for the last 10 years.
I am also a partner in a sealing and restoration business so have had ample experience
in the upkeep and problem solving side of the business.
My mandate since starting
my business is education to ensure that the correct information is given to promote
the use of tile and stone. Fee = Usually Free.
Michael,
NJ, USA
We provide marble and granite
refinishing, repair and maintenance services to commercial buildings in the New
Jersey area.
Richard,
CA, USA
I have 35yrs (2yrs
army) marble-setting experience. I owned a small fab shop for about 7 years. Learned
a lot about shop work by trial and error (mostly the latter). Went back to commercial
installation for previous contractor as union setter and sometimes foreman. I
am ready for anything. I liked building tools better than using them.
Heitor, brazil
I am a brazilian geologist
and I can help with questions related to genesis, characteristics and possible
applications of marble and granite.
I work with Remote Sensing Dates Treatment,
Geotectonics and Environmental Analysis.
Scerri, Malta
I am a geologist by profession. I also have a b.Sc degree in Physics and Chemistry.
For the last 20 years, I have worked in quarrying activities, mainly as a limestone
expert. I have also worked in drilling and blasting both on land and underwater,
site investigation, rock grouting.
I work in geological site investigations
and perform geo-environmental impact assessments.
- Topics I can help on:
- Petrophysical / geotechnical / geochemical tests on
limestones and their interpretation
- Thin rock section preparations
-
Petrologic / Petrographic analysis & description of limestone.
Fee: Case
by Case
George
We are leaders in production of glazed lavastone, an exclusive natural brand and
can help by answering any question about this topic. Fee = Usually Free.
Simon, Australia
A stonemason in brisbane (Australia). I am responsible for training and
assessing stonemasonry apprentices in Queensland, as well as students from NT
and northern NSW.
I am experienced in building and Monumental Stonemasonry
and am regularly called upon to offer advice on stone problems.
I worked for
15 years as a self-employed contractor in stonemasonry after completing my apprenticeship
in 1985; part-time stonemasonry teacher from1993-1999; full time stonemasonry
teacher from 2000-present.
I have a passion for stone, and enjoy infecting
others with my enthusiasm. As an expert panelist, I hope to inform & educate
consumers about the natural attributes of stone, and in doing so, advance the
stone industry. I would not accept a fee for this service.
Margit, Vienna, Austria
I know about stone- special cleaning, renovation, impregnation and daily maintenance.
Charles,
USA
I know about restoration of porous architectural materials
including marble, granite, limestone, natural stones, cast stone, cast concrete,
terra cotta, ceramic tile, etc.
Douglas, NY, USA
We provide design, installation,
maintenance and repair to stone sculptural monuments worldwide.
Alla, USA
I am a natural stone paving contractor.
I also provide consultancy services for engineering difficulties in natural
stone paving.
Randy, FL, USA
I
am in the restoration of stone. Keep me in mind for that service in southwest
Florida.
James, WA, USA
We have been serving a large customer
base in the interior finishing industry for 27 years in the state of Washington
and would like to invite you to join our thousands of satisfied customers.
Quality, caring, and on time service are our goals!
Free Estimates, quality
installation and sales / service of ceramic tile, marble & granite, glass
block, custom mud work, handicapped showers and hardware conversions and waterproofing
of exterior decks for tile and stone finishes.
We also provide a complete
interior design, flooring, countertop, finish carpentry and construction management
service encompassing a complete spectrum which include laminate countertops,
pre-finished hardwood flooring (laminate flooring such as...Pergo, etc.), cabinets,
fire and water damage repairs, carpentry (finish, framing), carpets, vinyl flooring
& VCT.
Our services also include handicapped shower design and installations.
We also design and install custom radius mud showers and do all types of custom
shower work. IF YOU ARE TIRED OF CHEAP SHODDY WORK THEN OUR SERVICE IS FOR
YOU! Let us bid your next project for your home or business and see the
difference for yourself.
Depending on complexity and time for the consultation
our rate by the hour would be $42.50 an hour plus materials and expenses.
Estimates for our services are free.
Richard,
PA, USA
I can offer my expertise on installation and care of all
types of masonry units including structural repairs, retaining walls, fireplace
installation, associated draft problems and all types of solid stone and veneer
construction. I am also an expert on period restoration and medieval and ancient
masonry construction. In addition, I am a gem cutter and proficient in area regarding
applications of precious and semiprecious gem materials including polishing and
carving of the same.
I am a product of the European (Danish) masonry
Guild system with it’s attention to detail and integrity. I would charge on a
case-by-case basis, obviously some questions require much more attention and have
more serious implications then others averages would probably be in the US$ 25
– 40 range.
I have well over 25 years in the masonry trades most as
a self-employed contractor and have worked for major national corporations and
have contracted heavy structural repairs of bridges for entities like New Jersey
State and worked for numerous state and local Historical Restoration Societies.
Piness, China
I am a construction
engineer and a supervisor from north China with lots of practical knowledge on
varied stone worldwide. I have gained this knowledge by practical experience i.
e. staying on project sites for a long period as a professional.
I can advise
on selection, installation and maintenance of stones. My focus is mainly on stone
structure, effects on various stones transforming from different environments;
and proper processing, distinguishing, dealing with inferior stone, etc.
Atef
I am a teacher in the
field of quarrying of dimension stones. It is also my hobby to know more about
ornamental stones and gemstones, sometimes I buy on a personal scale.
Michael, NJ, USA
We provide marble
and granite refinishing, repair and maintenance services in Commercial buildings
in the New Jersey area
Mukesh, bangalore,
India
I have been in the Granite Industry for the last 20 years.
I had been associated with the first granite tile plant set up in India in 1983-84,
with state-of-the-art imported plant from Italy. Thereafter, during the early
Nineties I was involved in granite quarrying & marketing of rough blocks.
I have been associated with many big companies for quarrying and processing of
granite for the international market.
Modestly, I can say that I have reasonably
good experience in the granite industry in India, right from the quarrying to
processing to selling the rough as well as the finished products in the domestic
& international market.
Phillip, NSW,
Australia
I have operated in the natural stone industry in Australia
(and overseas) for the past 35 years, pioneering the import of slate/quartzite/sandstone
tiles into Australia. Extensive knowledge of the sourcing of slate / quartzite
/ sandstone / limestone tiles for both indoor and outdoor applications. Commercial
and residential..
Installation, cleaning / sealing / maintenance and problem
solving.
Slate roofing (natural and synthetic) SPECIALIST, particularly with
historical restoration work.
Agglomerated and man / machine made stone tiles
have been a large part of my work in the past 10 years. Manufacturing, distribution,
sourcing raw materials and selecting plant and equipment from suppliers throughout
the World.
Considerable experience with imported stones from South Africa,
India, China, Europe and the Middle East. Mainly with tiles and landscape products.
Ability to advise on fair pricing, sourcing to suit application and direct import,
if required. Fees charged are a minimum US$40, or can be quoted against service
request.
Site / client visits are available anywhere in Australia or S. E.
Asia.
Linda, Italy
I worked
about 14 years for a marble production company. Now I cooperate with an exporter
of Italian marble and I, personally, take agreement of prices, selection and production
of material from my area: Serpeggiante marble types.
As I worked in
administration, exporting, production area, I can give you, for your clients information
on a/m, as by my experience, free of charge.
Norman, The Netherlands
I know about engineered stone like Caesar stone, Sile stone.
Margit, Vienna, Austria
I know about stone-
special cleaning, renovation, impregnation and daily maintenance.
Charles, USA
I know about restoration
of porous architectural materials including marble, granite, limestone, natural
stones, cast stone, cast concrete, terra cotta, ceramic tile, etc.
Gaspare, Italy
I have 25 years experience
in marble Industry in Italy. Expert and Supervisor for account of import and export
company for Italian marble specially and all around the world. Authorized from
the Chamber of Commerce in Trapani.
Manish,
USA
I represent one of the best and oldest company in USA. I inspect
(quality control) and procure the material for my company and even sometimes I
guide which material is best from which factory and my company will get the best
material and with best price so that my company can compete in today's USA market.
I solve technical problem which my company faces sometimes from the supplier.
I am aware of each and every factory from India who can supply best material with
good prices. I can say how to choose the material and how to plan for the trade
business. I can guide with perfect planning so that my company never faces problems
of money and everything. I short I can provide expertise and solve each and every
query which any company should not face in business and can do best business even
for new starter or established company. Topics I can help are regarding trade,
selection, identification, technical specifications, purchase, planning and restoration.
I charge $15 per case.
Mike,
Hawaii, USA
I was a licensed stone/tile contractor in S.
California 1987, phasing into restoration until 1992 when I went to doing strictly
restoration. I have articles written by me published by magazines some years ago.
I own and operate a stone restoration company in Hawaii and get e-mails every
week with questions, I'd like to turn that time into some money. I charge $25.00
per inquiry. Aloha!!
Isaac, Mexico.
We are a Mexican company based in D. F., an we supply and install all kind of
stones in different projects in Mexico. We have installed hospitals, universities,
Office buildings, Residential buildings and Residential Houses of very high value.
Anthony, Australia
We do fixing
and polishing of all stone floors. As well as sealing and honing of said floors.
We also advise on maintenance schemes, if required.
Mona,
Ottawa, Canada
I am a Canadian living in Ottawa. I have an Advanced
Diploma in Interior Design from a college in Ottawa. I am from an Arabic origin
and speaks Arabic as well. I can work with you to provide Interior Design consultations
for customers (specially women). House is woman's kingdom, specially in Arab countries
but because of social issues most of house wives cannot choose what they like
by themselves which makes it necessary to have a women Interior Designer to enter
such a closed environment. On the other side women have a big role in all decisions
and most of husbands cannot make decisions related to house design alone. I worked
in Middle East as an Architect for about 6 years and I was hired because I can
enter houses easily and meet house wives to work together on their houses designs.
In regular cases when the designer is a man, husbands work as a communication
link which means time and cost. There is another important thing; most women there
choose finishing and furniture just to have something new that no other friend
or relative woman has in her house.
Stone,
USA
I have been in the stone business for 16 years- that's 16 passionate
years where it has taken all of me. I have worked days on end without sleep to
get the job done. I have made many mistakes.... many many errors. I never quit,
wanted to but never did. It has given me the ability to oversee most problems.
I have had as much as 10 employees at one time with over 4000 sq. ft. of office
and storage for my tools needed for the restoration business. All the money I
made, I spent yearly on training, traveling to different similar business to learn
tricks of the trade and gain experience.
Origin: I began working for
the largest stone fabrication shop in North America, seeing it grow from a small
to nothing shop to a huge power house. I am still referred by them today and consider
myself one of their best assets to solve stone issues. I consider them my mentors
and where I acquired the heart for the business. I was taken under the wing of
an old timer (75 years old) who had 50 years experience. I have traveled to Quebec,
Detroit, Orlando, Tennessee and Italy (my parents home town) where I soaked in
as much as they gave me.
Experience: I have been working in my own business
since 1995 and have touched all aspects of the restoration field. If I would have
to estimate, I have done well over 2000 jobs-hand on. Some of my prestigious customers
are Celine Dion, Roch Voisine, and so many more.
Goal: Simply to be the most
highly recognized in my industry. And I will not stop! How? I think the best way
is to help people as much as I can by solving their problems.
If there is
anything you need to know, please ask!
Deniz
I am an international trade professional, working as an independent consultant.
Capt. Dilip, Chennai, India
I have 20 years experience in granite. I have worked in two leading companies
in India and have full knowledge of operating quarries and I have operated quarries
of various colors, like red, black, blue, black galaxy etc. I have also experience
in opening new quarries which are both underground and over ground deposits also
I am into export of granite now and can inspect all colors of Indian granite and
marble and thorough with their selection procedure. Can act as an inspection agent
for intending buyers.
I can help you in organize your quarry production on
a contract basis if you are interested.
Sal,
MO, USA
I can help on all topics regarding installation and care
of granite and silestone countertops, fireplaces, and shower surrounds as well
as questions regarding remodeling or design of kitchens or homes in general. I
have owned my own construction business in the kitchen and bath remodeling industry
for 17 years, I have a b.S. degree in Construction technology from Cal State-Sacramento
and I have been a certified installer of granite countertops for 7 years and Silestone
countertops for 3 years. I have been asked to train other installers in the Midwest.
I have personally participated in the actual work performed in hundreds of homes
and feel I could give valuable advice to those in need. I would not charge for
advice.
Norman, The
Netherlands
Topics I can help on are: Engineered Stone like
Caesarstone, Silestone, Zodiaq etc. And all other countertop questions.
I work for a Dutch countertop fabricator who is specialized in fabricating and
selling countertops for almost 40 years. At this moment I'm working as a Technical
Support Engineer for our company and I'm willing to answer your countertop questions.
We fabricate Caesarstone, Laminate, Corian and Concrete in our own factory. We
also sell Granite, Wood, Glass and Lavastone countertops. In our showroom there
is no sign "this is the best". We tell our customers (kitchen dealers, architects
and consumers) the pro's and cons of each material. It's up to them to decide
if the material meet with their design, budget, form and function. I joined the
company in 1995 and worked for 5 years as production manager in our Caesarstone
factory. I've seen 3 engineered stone factories and visit natural stone fairs
like Verona and Nurenberg. Apart from the information that I get from the internet,
I read some kitchen, stone and solid surface magazines.
Most answers
are free of charge, specific questions on tooling, machines etc. will be judged
case-by-case.
Don, Atlanta, GA, USA
I represent a stone restoration company and contract cleaning company. Can deal
with all surfaces comprise of natural and epoxy based materials. We offer a variety
of custom service to our clients. We do residential work but mainly are focus
is commercial mainly in the hotel industry. We also offer consulting and sales
of restoration equipment and chemicals. We can bring to restoration site over
30 employees with over thirty machines for grinding. Traveling to other cities
is our main string point. No job is too large but a small job of less than 1500
square feet is a challenge.
We have over 20 year in the hospitality
industry and contract cleaning. We offer service from San Antonio, TX east to
Miami, FL north to New York. We do not charge until the customer is satisfied.
We do what the customer wants as long as it is not illegal, immoral, unethical.
Our employee motto is make the customer happy. We offer guidance and will perform
the service or supply the material for the customer to do it themselves. We offer
a national level of service to you and can support all of your commercial restoration
needs as well as high end residential needs.
M
W James
Specializes in the repair of granite and marble. He is
the inventor and manufacturer of a kit which is currently being sold nation-wide.
He is specialized in the use of synthetic resins, and natural materials including
lime mortars. He has worked on repair projects in the Idaho Capitol building,
the U.S. State Dept., Gunston Hall, Temple Hall, the historic Old D.C. Post Office
and Court House. He travels extensively throughout the United States consulting
on stone repair projects and providing on-site training for people wishing to
repair stone.
Mr. James also conducts historic cemetery condition surveys
and has worked on the completion of several restoration projects involving historic
cemetery marks.
He also teaches specialized stone engraving, and shape
carving.
Cost for information is free upon request via e-mail.
Hari
Subramanian, India
Topics I can help on are : (a) Info on Indian
stone quarries, factories, stone varieties, supply capabilities, representation
for rate bargains, production follow-up, quality check, and timely shipments;
(b) representation for machinery/tools suppliers for stone industry; (c) consultancy
in business take over, or JV proposals in stone industry in India. I
have worked extensively in stone quarries and processing units in South India,
and have a fairly good knowledge of the materials available here and also the
operating parameters of stone processing machinery.
S.
Oztomurcuk, Turkey
I am in the stone business since 1978. I have
worked in many leading companies on every stage of stone production from quarry
to customer in Turkey and have full knowledge about operating quarries,
production
lines and also I am into export of marble, travertine, sandstone, diabase now and
can inspect all kinds of Turkish stones and thorough with their professionally
selection procedure. Can act as an stone selection inspection agent for intending
buyers. I can help you in organize your quarry production and finding new mine
districts, opening permits on a contract basis if you are interested.
Marco
Cosi - Italy
I'm 50 years old and I'm involved in Stone Consulting
since more than 20 years in Italy and in many countries of the World. I've worked
and I know very well in more than 15 African countries, Eastern EU countries,
UK, Portugal and Spain, most of the Easter EU countries, Australia, Mongolia,
China, Pakistan, brazil, Dominican Rep. and Argentina.
70 % of my work is for EU and UN Institutions assisting the Small and Medium Private (SMEs) Enterprises in the Natural Stones (marble and granites) and Industrial Minerals Sector, mainly in the developing countries. The rest is for Consulting works for Private Companies and Stone Associations or private Institutions.
I'm involved in Stone search and evaluation, quarrying analysis and planning, processing plant analysis and diagnostic, marketing analysis and tests, Feasibility studies. Moreover I'm quite well experienced in organisations of Events and Missions to developing countries for establishing new contacts from local promoters and "Western" stone companies (partners).
I'm also skilled in naturally cleft stones and in particular and their market.
PRICE LIST of Consulting Services:
a)
Consulting for geological analysis and search on the field:
450 Euro/day
in western EU (+ expenses)
500 to 600 Euro/day out of EU (+ expenses)
b) Marketing analysis and/or tests:
400 Euro/day (+ expenses)
c)
Feasibility Studies for quarrying and/or processing and/or trade establishing
projects:
- in bankable Form for Financial Institutions
from 8,000 to
40,000 Euro + the necessary field evaluations (drilling etc.) + travel expenses)
- in private form for private business purposes depending on projects. A minimum
cost
reimbursement + on a success fee basis
d) Search of Financing sources. A minimum cost reimbursement, the rest on a success fee basis
e)
Consulting to find particular stones or stone products for customers and or Arch.
Consultants
400 Euro/day (+ expenses)
f)
Organisation of Seminars and Workshops
400 Euro/day + expenses
MR. PAOLO, ITALY.
Topics I can help on: bIANCO CARRARA TILES, PEbbLES, CHIPS.
I HAVE 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE PRODUCTION AND EXPORT OF bIANCO CARRARA TILES, FINISHED WORKS, PEbbLES & CHIPS.
Amount I would charge: ($ 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 100, case-by-case)
Ken, NC, USA
Ken serves as the "Cast Polymer Application Specialist" a world's largest supplier of unsaturated polyester resins. A Certified Composites Technician (Cast Polymer), Ken is a 34-year veteran of the composites industry and resides in NC .
Ken works with customers on bowling ball, cultured marble, solid surface, polymer concrete and gel coat applications. He is also a CCT-CP instructor.
His Past Public Presentations:
1. Introduction to Polymer Concrete
2. Applications of Polymer Concrete
3. Highway Overlay
4. Rotational Casting
5. basics of Solid Surface
6. Comprehensive Solid Surface
7. Conferencia Concrete Polimerico
8. Cultured Marble
9. Introduction to Engineered Stone
10. International Solid Surface Fabricators and Solid Surface
11. Innovations in Solid Surface Technologies
12. Solid Surface Resin Chemistry
13. Solid Surface Metal-Patina Technology
14. Veined Solid Surface - "International Cast Polymer Association"
15. Solid Surface Manufacturing to Marketing in a Competitive Environment
He has published many articles in:
1. basics of Solid Surface
2. Comprehensive Solid Surface
3. Polyester Chemistry for the Cultured Marble Industry
4. Post Curing Solid Surface
5. Chemistry & Manufacturing basics of Solid Surface
Dawn McKnight, USA
I began my career in the stone industry in Hawaii in 1989, and am still an active member. While I love all aspects of Natural Stone, Slate and Quartzite's are my passions! I am familiar with
slates and quartzite's form around the globe, and some of there inherent problems. I do not charge a fee for answering questions.
M.A. Rodriguez -
Alicante (Spain)
Topic: Spanish marble.
I am a stone specialist with in-depth knowledge and experience in many fields of dimensional stones. I have worked exclusively as a consultant domestically and internationally providing expert geoscientific advice on geological, petrographic and mining problems to stone processing and quarrying companies, research organizations and mining companies. My experience gained in working with stone especially at quarrying and processing was essential to a better understanding of the performance characteristics and behaviour of stone. A portion of my work involves the quality control and timely supply like consultant between marble production company and customers.
Fees: Charged on hourly or daily basis depending on type of project. Simple advice is generally free as a service to the better understanding of stone. More detailed background or service portfolio available on request by fax or email.
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