ISSUE 34 . APRIL 2019 SEALANTS GUIDE 2019 THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE EVENT 2019 ENGINEERED STONE PROJECTS DESIGN SUPPLY ENS INSTALL www.euronaturalstone.com ENS_DS_A4_Cover_20190403.indd 1 3/4/19 4:19 pm ISSUE 34 . APRIL 2019 GO BEYOND WITH THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS MACHINERY | TOOLS & EQUIPMENT | SERVICE NATURAL STONE | NEOLITH | STONE CARE DESIGN SUPPLY ENS INSTALL www.euronaturalstone.com ENS_DS_A4_Cover_20190403.indd 1 3/4/19 4:19 pm Quality and Service For over 35 years, CDK Stone has been building trust. From selecting your stone Natural Stone masterpiece to supplying the industry with the largest range of stone processing Neolith + tools and machinery, CDK Stone is your Northstone trusted partner. We pride ourselves on our dedication to you. Our commitment is what our customers trust. The trust in knowing that we are your Machinery first call. Whether you need advice or need a business solution, we have a range of dedicated specialists you can call first. Tools + Equipment James Woodyatt Jonathan Height Joint Managing Directors Finance Planning + Installation Software + Automation Service + Support Connect with CDK Stone at: www.cdkstone.com.au Quality and Service For over 35 years, CDK Stone has been building trust. From selecting your stone Natural Stone masterpiece to supplying the industry with the largest range of stone processing Neolith + tools and machinery, CDK Stone is your Northstone trusted partner. We pride ourselves on our dedication to you. Our commitment is what our customers trust. The trust in knowing that we are your Machinery first call. Whether you need advice or need a business solution, we have a range of dedicated specialists you can call first. Tools + Equipment James Woodyatt Jonathan Height Joint Managing Directors Finance Planning + Installation Software + Automation Service + Support Connect with CDK Stone at: www.cdkstone.com.au Transforming imagination into functionality, Neolith’s sintered stone is available in a wide range of styles and textures. Neolith is scratch, stain and heat resistant, making it suitable for the most demanding domestic and commercial applications both indoors and out. Pushing the boundaries of design, Neolith’s adaptability and wide range of styles makes it ideal for furniture, shop fitouts, kitchen and bathroom designs. To stock this extraordinary sintered stone contact CDK Stone or for more information visit www.neolith.com.au NEOLITH BETON | FEATURE WALL + FLOOR | ARCHITECTURE BY WORKROOM Blanco Carrara Calacatta Estatuario Strata Argentum Concrete Taupe Krater Zaha Stone Aspen Grey VIC VIC Showroom NSW NSW Showroom QLD SA WA 03 8552 6000 03 8552 6090 02 9822 5155 02 9822 5910 07 5537 3222 08 8340 2877 08 6240 2200 W www.cdkstone.com.au E [email protected] cdkstone EDITOR’S NOTE The Discovering Stone team visited The International Surface Event in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) for the second year in a row. This time, we met up with a familiar face from the Australian stone industry, CDK Stone joint managing director James Woodyatt. His perspective on the 34 event can be found on page 11. SHOW REPORT Not long after our return from the Las 8 Discovering Stone travelled to Vegas, the team attended CDK’s annual Las Vegas to attend StonExpo/ Open House event at its Moorebank Marmomac at The International (NSW) location. It is a showcase for Surface Event. company’s extensive range of machinery, tools and equipment from international suppliers, many who travelled far to INDUSTRY ROUNDUP participate at the event. 14 Stone Doctor has expanded into This edition includes our special feature consultancy services, and CDK ASAA on the sealant category and the leading Stone holds its annual Open 42 The Australian Stone suppliers who showcase their products. House event in Sydney. Advisory Association says The feature begins on page 18. thank you to industry stalwart, Tony Stock. The Australian Stone Advisory SPECIAL FEATURE: SEALANTS Association gets the opportunity to thank Tony Stock for his past leadership and 18 The latest developments in the contributions. Peter Mitchelhill and David sealant category and profiles of MACHINERY major suppliers to the Australian West from the association put down their 44 Headland Machinery market. thoughts on page 42. Q&A, and Biesse Group We also learn more about Euro Natural launches its Sydney- based campus. Stone, the company behind the front PROFILE cover, on page 38 and Headland Machinery talks to one of its customers 38 Euro Natural Stone discusses on page 44. what makes them different PROJECT SPOTLIGHT compared to other stone 48 Cotto d’Este covers This edition is also about engineered companies. Siemens’ headquarters in stone. You can read about the latest Milan, Italy. projects and products starting on page 50. Until next time, ENGINEERED STONE 50 Products and projects from Caesarstone and Cosentino. READ ON THE GO: Scan code to view the Betty Tanddo latest FREE digital versions Editor, Discovering Stone Magazine of the magazine on our website. Simply click on the front cover once you have scanned the code. ON THE COVER: Fully book-matched Manyana limestone showcases the outstanding beauty and elegance of natural stone in this bathroom project by Euro Natural Stone. SHOW REPORT Attendees came from 77 countries and from every corner of North America, according event organiser Informa Surfaces event encourages engagement Stone, tile and flooring professionals make the trek to The International Surface Event 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA). he annual gathering is considered a serious stone event Marmomac is the event partner of surface industry for industry professionals in North of StonExpo/Marmomac, and professionals happened America. It is endorsed by the US- represents the global showcase of T once again in Las Vegas based Natural Stone Institute through stone materials and machinery at The International Surface Event its involvement and sponsorship. held annually in Verona, Italy. The (TISE) or known as Surfaces, a trade The Institute’s booth at Surfaces Marmomac International Pavilion show co-located with StonExpo/ is a central location for members to showcases stone and stone supplies Marmomac and TileExpo. gather and each year, it offers a full from countries such as Canada, India, Mandalay Bay Convention Center day Accreditation Immersion Class Italy, Turkey and Portugal. is a 93,000sqm facility that hosts the available to fabricators and installers. Surfaces event. Over 800 companies – During the course, participants are Education and demos 135 were new to the show – presented able to fill out the accreditation Surfaces has its own education their products. application and take the exam. program that begins a day before It’s an event conducted on a scale In addition to Institute specific the trade exhibits are open. This unlike most trade shows in Australia. programs, it is part of the StoneExpo/ year, it launched CONVERGE which According to organisers, Informa Marmomac education committee. “offers the industry a new way Exhibitions: “Attendees came from Its goal is to create a comprehensive to gain training, knowledge, and 77 countries and from every corner educational program for stone information”. The program was of North America to buy, source, industry professionals. It reviews reconfigured into three targeted network, and discover what is new, business planning, stone industry persona-based interest groups: needed, and up-and-coming for their sales and technical training. Creatives, Suits and Hammer + businesses”. The Institute also holds its annual Nails. A major benefit of attending live awards ceremony to recognise With its flexible scheduling markets is being able to catchup and winners of the Pinnacle and Grande to give participants time to see network with business acquaintances, Pinnacle Award, Migliore Award for exhibits and attend other events, old and new. As with most major trade Lifetime Achievement, Women in the CONVERGE program came about events, it presents an opportunity to Stone Pioneer Award and Craftsman after feedback and is designed for conduct face-to-face meetings with of the Year Award. Two scholarships “immersive, targeted discussions”. key and potential customers and see are also granted, the Women in Stone Participants also had the flexibility the latest products first hand. Empowerment Scholarship and the to pass freely between sessions to StonExpo/Marmomac at Surfaces Natural Stone Scholarship. gain the type of knowledge needed. 6 | DISCOVERING STONE #34 | www.discoveringstonemagazine.com.au Left from top: CONVERGE is an education program launched at Surfaces 2019 The product demonstration stage at the Design + Installation Showcase Hub (DISH) Right from top: The SOPHIA IoT is Intermac’s cloud-based software management tool Roberto Vianello, business service manager and sales director for Intermac’s stone division Bottom: The Marmomac International Pavilion showcases stone and stone supplies from countries He explained how the new Master One CNC router can transform the workflow in all kinds of shops. It is designed for processing natural and engineered stone as well as ceramic materials. It works with Master Loader, a robotic arm designed and built to optimise all loading and Two Montresor machines were unloading times for work centres and showcased at the stand, along with water-jet machines. It also offers the vertical edge polishers, Vela and Luna. advantage of EasySTONE by DDX, a The SOPHIA IoT is Intermac’s cloud- new CAD/CAM software option that based software management