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| Date | 2/19/2009 10:13:24 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | CHICAGO, February 17, 2009 – Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre has launched their Stone Forest Collection to the US Market... |
| Article | CHICAGO, February 17, 2009 – Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre has launched their Stone Forest Collection to the US Market. Evoking the geological evolution of nature’s woodlands in transforming plant, bark, and fossils throughout the ages, the Stone Forest Collection offers the textured beauty of petrified wood in a durable porcelain tile product. “Stone Forest imparts the character, beauty, and prestige of petrified wood to its environment without the maintenance complications common with its quarried counterpart. Unlike petrified wood that requires polishing to maintain its luster and for stain removal, Stone Forest is virtually maintenance-free and stain-resistant,” said Jeanne Nichols, vice president—sales and marketing for GranitiFiandre in the United States. Due to its high performance technical characteristics, including stain, water, frost, and UV-resistance, Stone Forest is particularly well-suited for high traffic, bath/kitchen, and exterior installations. Stone Forest can be utilized as a floating floor when installed with GranitiFiandre’s Granitech System – something not achievable with traditional petrified wood. Two striking color options are available: Black Canyon and Muir Woods. Sizing includes 36"x 18", 36"x 9", 36"x 4", 18"x 18", and 9"x 9" formats, along with special pieces and trims, in a slate finish. Stone Forest is the latest addition to the company’s Geologica Collection—GranitiFiandre’s showcase of excellence—a comprehensive collection of distinctive, high quality, porcelain surfacing products whose origins span a half-century of Italian innovation and technological progress. About GranitiFiandre Founded in 1961 in Castellarano, Italy, GranitiFiandre has for decades supplied global customers with the highest quality selection of fine architectural surfacing products. With international facilities in Italy, Germany and the United States, as well as a global distribution network, GranitiFiandre is equipped to address product needs for an array of architectural and design situations. The company’s United States operations are managed through Trans Ceramica with American headquarters based in the Chicago area. Dedication to a healthy and safe environment is an important part of GranitiFiandre’s history, and the company proudly continues the tradition of environmental leadership at its United States facility. Significant investments in materials usage efficiency, air quality protection, water resource management and energy efficiency are the hallmarks of GranitiFiandre’s corporate stewardship. For more information, visit granitifiandreusa.com. |