November 2010
OIL-FREE COMPRESSOR
Kaeser Compressors Inc., Fredericksburg, Va., introduces the Airbox series of oil-free air compressors. Units are available as fully enclosed standalone compressors, or as Airbox Centers including the compressor, tank, dryer, filters and drain in single packages. The series is available from 4-12 hp, and delivers up to 36.9 cfm at 100 pisg.
Contact: Kaeser Compressors Inc., 800-777-7873
INSTALLATION, RENOVATION, RENEWAL
SEAM SETTER
Omni Cubed Inc., .Placerville, Calif., introduces the Stealth Seamer™ for joining and leveling seams. Joints easily open and close with a smooth-turning knurled roller, and the working area is open and accessible with the units in place; removal isn’t needed in order to apply epoxy or scrape the seam. Four leveling components per seam setter allow fine-tune adjustment on both sides of the seam; the setter can be used alone or in pairs.
Contact: OmniCubed, 877-311-1976
ACCESSORIES
FAUCET
BLANCO America, Lumberton, N.J., introduces the LEVOS™ pullout faucet. Offered in polished-chrome or stainless-steel finish, the unit features a 2.2 GPM flow rate and a stainless-steel construction body. It provides a harmonious look with the company’s STEELART line of sinks, and includes a limited lifetime warranty.
Contact: Blanco America, 609-829-2720
STONE VISUALIZATION
Marmi Bruno Zanet, Volargne de Dolce, Italy, offers Stonexperience 3.0, the new version of 3D presentation software developed with Brazilian designer Ludson M. Zampirolli. The latest version features a faster and more-intuitive graphic interface, new environments, new materials and applications, and 360° virtual-reality navigation. The software interfaces with Stone Beauty, the company’s new multimedia catalog of materials.
Contact: Marmi Bruno Zanet, +39-45-6861706
PUBLICATIONS
BIM FOR STONE
Cold Spring Granite Co., Cold Spring, Minn., introduces a new online library of Building Information Modeling (BIM) families. Available in Revit 2010 format on the company’s website, the collection details products such as stone wall facings, anchors, thresholds, floors, coping and sills for 20 BIM families. Data is available in 3D versions for modeling and 2D for drawings.
Contact: Cold Spring Granite, 800-328-5040