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Working with new generation engineered stone in Australia
What are the Essential Tools and Equipment for the new material? The emergence of 0% Crystalline silica engineered stone in Australia has changed the stone fabrication industry. Working with this new material requires specific tools and equipment to ensure efficiency, precision, and safety. Q: Which machine blades perform [...]
CDK Stone showcases fabrication innovation at Melbourne event
CDK Stone hosted its Fabrication Innovation Event on March 7th and 8th, aimed at educating the industry on advancements and innovative factory practices. The event, held at CDK Stone's Melbourne warehouse, showcased the latest in machinery, software, and automation, that are shaping the future of processing diverse materials. Amid challenges [...]
Precision and Safety
Stone masonry with laser templating and handling tools The stone masonry industry is experiencing a significant shift with the introduction of advanced tools that enhance measurement accuracy and improve the safety of stone transportation. The LT-2D3D Laser Templator is leading this shift, offering a high level of measurement precision that [...]
Dekton Cutting: Do You Dare?
When sintered stone first entered the market, architects, designers, and stonemasons excitedly rushed to explore its potential. At last, they had a material that was hard, heat-proof, stain and UV-resistant - and available in a wide range of colours. The only problem? Sintered stone is not easy to cut. Saw [...]
Standing out from the crowd with Nikpol
Nikpol were very proud to have an appreciation night for their customers last month. More than 300 customers attended the first Nikpol Brisbane trade night at the new 10,000m2 facility in Eagle Farm. The event was long overdue, as it had been rescheduled a number of times due to COVID-19, [...]
CDK Stone, Value for Industry
CDK Stone is about people. Their vision? To bring value to the industry and their clients; to nurture great people who do extraordinary things. In 1979 Paul De Kok came to Australia to head up the stone division of the Colson Group. In 1982, that division, Colson De Kok Stone, [...]
For Every Step
For over 40 years, Classic Architectural Group’s mission has been to make public spaces safe, attractive and accessible to all. Classic Architectural Group specialise in fulfilling the complete supply chain from design, supply to installation, providing a proven service for building professionals that enables them to do what they do [...]
The first conversation is safety and compliance
The founder of Sterling Supplies spent his first 13 years of work in Australian manufacturing as a fitter and turner toolmaker and has always been passionate about making everything he can using the resources within Australia. From the founder himself, “We have always supported Australian manufacturing in every area we [...]
Strategic machine solutions boost efficiency in the stone sector
Strategic machinery acquisitions can make or break a business. The key to making it is rarely about the technology itself, rather, it lies in working with experts that do what it takes to secure the right solutions, saving time, money, and removing responsibility from workers. “If someone asks me what’s [...]