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Yellow Onyx : CMC Introduces Translucent Porcelain Slabs Natural Stone Industry Beyond Covid 19 R. Sekar, Bangalore

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Jaisalmer Limestone Proposed Global Heritage Resource NEW LAUNCH

Biesse Group Launches Inside in Action, A New “On-Life” Event for October COVID 19

Associate Editor Jaya V. Rastogi

COVID 19: The Pandemic

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22 STONE TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION EMPANELLED AS TECHNICAL AGENCY The Ministry of MSME, Government of India, has empanelled Stone Technology Foundation (STF), Jaipur, a charitable non-profit registered society founded by k. Vikram Rastogi & others from Stone Technology Centre Group, Jaipur, as Technical Agency for cluster development under MSME Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI).

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Further, Projects and Products Development Centre (PPDC) Agra SFURTI Project Screening Committee (PSC) has also empanelled STF, Jaipur, as a Technical Agency for providing technical and hand holding support for SFURTI clusters as per the guidelines of revamped Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI). SFURTI is a very good scheme for cluster development where only 10% of the total investment on Hard Interventions, including Common Facility Centres, Raw-material Bankings, Training Centres etc. is required to be borne by the artisans and associated stakeholders while the rest on soft interventions including training, capacity building, design development, cost of Technical Agency, Implementing Agency, Special Purpose Vehicle including Cluster Development Executive and 10% of the Hard Interventions would be borne by the Government. The total financial assistance can be Rs. 2.5 crores for regular clusters and Rs.5.00 crores for major clusters. Stone Technology Centre Group Jaipur is involved in various facets of stone industry since 1983 and Stone Technology Foundation, a non-profit making NGO of the group is already involved in various activities related to stone artisans in stone working areas. Industry Associations/Group of Entrepreneurs/artisans, who are interested in developing marble, granite, slate, limestone sandstone and quartzite mining processing and marketing clusters industries in any of the areas where they are operating may approach the undersigned for further details. STONE PANORAMA April - June 2020

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NEWS

YELLOW ONYX

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CMC INTRODUCES TRANSLUCENT PORCELAIN SLABS

The slick 3mm Yellow Onyx slab is extremely light in weight which makes it convenient for various vertical applications such as for bathroom walls and wall highlighters. The 3000mm x 1000mm size makes it a

perfect product for work top applications such as bar counters, table tops and reception counters, among others. Yellow Onyx is the next best alternative to the natural Onyx stone for backlit applications with engraved patterns. Kalesinterflex are thin, light weight slabs that offer ease in handling for wall cladding and façade applications. Being a porcelain material, the product is hard, highly resistant to fire, scratch, water and dust. Its smooth surface does not retain dirt making it almost completely maintenance free. The Yellow Onyx is manufactured in COVID19 safe environment. Company: ClassicMarble Company Brand: Kalesinterflex | Product: Yellow Onyx Specs: 3000 x 1000mm | Thickness: 3mm Classic Marble Company Pvt. Ltd., 15, Bhandup Village Road, Subhash Nagar, Bhandup (W),Mumbai 400078 | For more info, please contact: 91 22 4140 4140 | Web.: www.classicmarble.com

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Classic Marble Company (CMC) has introduced a translucent porcelain slab –Yellow Onyx from its Kalesinterflex range. The yellow porcelain slab exhibits swirls in a darker shade across its surface and easily resembles the natural Onyx. When lit from the rear, the illuminated slab displays vibrant hues of gold, glowing up the adjoining space. The application ensemble creates an aura of exuberance and romance in the installed area. One of the most distinguishing features of the product is its flexibility. With a 5.5m range of flex, the slabs can be installed over concave and convex surfaces and the patterns too can be customized to suit the décor. The feature allows engraving on the slab surface to design\ curves or even combine patterns merged with other products to form beautiful backlit structures.

NEWS

NATURAL STONE INDUSTRY BEYOND COVID 19

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According to IMF, the global economy is expected to shrink by over 3 per cent in 2020 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the steepest slowdown since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, several countries across the world resorted to lockdowns to â&#x20AC;&#x153;flatten the curveâ&#x20AC;? of the infection. These lockdowns meant confining millions of citizens to their homes, shutting down businesses and ceasing almost all economic activity.

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The deadly Covid-19 virus still fast spreading even to new pockets of the world, creating havoc with people's lives and the economies of the world. It is felt that no human habitat on earth will remain unaffected by Covid 19. It looks presumptous to even think beyond the immediate moment. But businessmen, be they in natural stone or any other industry, are always obliged to think ahead beyond the immediate circumstances, this characteristic is, in fact, one of the essences of good management. The people of eminence in natural stone industry have made an attempt to identify in what way the industry dynamics will change in a more permanent way as a result of this devastating crisis, what current trends may result having been temporary, in which aspects there remains considerable uncertainty, and what kind of challenges lie ahead. With uncertainty hovering over, as of now it is impossible to predict when the Covid 19 virus will no longer be a significant factor in our daily lives. It is obvious that some countries will be more

affected than others, and the recovery is also likely to be uneven in different regions. It is speculated that it could be a decade before the world economy recovers completely from the shock of the pandemic. The policies that different governments adopt will also be an important factor during the process of recovery. An economic blow of this magnitude will accelerate trends which were already underway, but may also create new ones. The views expressed by the experts reveal that the following two trends in the world may have influence on natural stone industry:(a) Protectionism: Post Coronavirus the world is likely to be more protectionist. The Governments in different countries are likely to be more sympathetic in those cases where the local stone industry is important and is seen to be affected in a negative way by import of stone from other countries. It is possible that some governments may impose higher import duties, or put other restrictions. (b) Government Spending & Private Investment: There will probably be higher government spending in the short term during the next 1 or 2 years as a measure to keep the economies floating. Because now fiscal discipline has been abandoned everywhere due to the emergency situation and most of the spending is focused on avoiding a complete collapse of the economy and protecting weaker segments of society. The next phase of government spending may well be

Many developing countries were already in a weak fiscal situation before the pandemic. They are likely to suffer from slow economic growth for many years. This will obviously affect in a negative way the prospects for a large number of stone companies. High income countries with relatively strong currencies have greater margin for fiscal and monetary initiatives, but even there tight budgets could keep the economies in an anemic situation. There will possibly be cancellation of many commercial projects. There will probably be a surplus of office space in many cities and also closure of shopping malls as a result of greater digitalisation of the world economy in the form of home working and home delivery of just about everything, and also weaker economies. In USA a recent report mentioned that as many as 1/4 of shopping malls may close down in the next few years. Delays in new hotel projects are also likely due to the strong slowdown in tourism.

very short period of time Zoom, Facetime, WhatsApp videos, Microsoft Teams and many more have become the favourite application of stone people. This kind of communication is expected to become normal. Webinars became very popular during the lockdown when everyone was at home as a substitute for the conventional seminars, but in a very short period, people have already started complaining of there being an excess of them and the attendance for these events is already declining sharply. While digital inspection overnight became an important industry norm in the natural stone since there was no other alternative, over the last 2 months people have also discovered its limitations. When it comes to inspecting slabs with clearly defined patterns, camera photos and videos can be a reasonable alternative. But when it comes to evaluating over images and videos the small but often important different shades, tones and the variations, then nothing can substitute a personal visit or sitting across the table with the architect or client and showing the different samples. Those who offer inspection services in stone should find more companies availing of their services. People spent even more time on social media during this period, but anyone who uses social media to sell natural stone would have already discovered this is no way business is done in stone sector. People are already fed up of seeing hundreds of slab images accompanied by contact details every day in any social media group specialized in natural stone.

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For now business travel has reduced to negligible levels. This is deeply being felt by stone industry businessmen all over the world which thrives on personal relationships. No amount of video conferences completely substitute the face to face human contact. Once travelling is allowed to levels we have all been accustomed to, one can expect businessmen to initially make frequent trips just to make up for the time lost. Attendance as visitors in the traditional trade fairs is also likely to jump when they are first held once again, though it is less clear whether many stone companies, with tight resources, will be willing to exhibit in the B2B trade fairs in the way they used to before.

Sustainability and carbon footprint are an additional criteria for choosing a particular type of stone. It is unclear whether these arguments will move beyond being a sensitivity for a minority of architects, developers and other specifiers restricted geographically to north and western European countries, and sometimes in USA. In its application as a decoration material in small volumes, other criteria such as aesthetics and price may remain, as before, the dominant criteria.

Video conferences have fast become the new standard way of communicating over long distance, and this will definitely substitute some of the business travel. In a

More home working may lead to higher renovation activity in the short run as people make adaptations to separate work and home environment. General cautiousness about travelling will hit hard the economies of the tourist dependant countries for the next one or two years. But a side effect is a big jump in

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focused on trying to be more productive, by investing in infrastructure, for example. If it is so, this could mean the construction industry, a big employment generator, could receive some kind of boost. But over the medium term there will probably be much less public sector spending in construction related activities due to other priorities like strengthening local health systems, reducing high debt levels, keeping the pension systems sustainable, etc. It is likely that higher royalties on mining may be imposed to increase government revenue.

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NEWS home improvements as people spend more time at home and spend money on landscaping, garden furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, terraces, fireplaces, etc. In other words, greater demand for natural stone should result in applications for the home and decoration. This phenomenon is already noticeable in North and Central Europe and some parts of USA these days. "Buy local" may be not just a government slogan but an argument which will get more receptivity from developers, architects, etc. who all want to feel they are supporting the local economy and employment. This means stone companies and industry associations, especially in the medium and big sized countries, are well advised to focus seriously on developing their own local markets and not just concentrate on exports.

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Industry Size

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It is hard to avoid the conclusion that after all the steady shrinking in size of the natural stone industry that took place over the last decade, in many countries the Coronavirus crisis will probably lead to closure of additional companies in the short and medium term. Most companies have already reduced the number of employees, it is hard to judge when they will re- hire again, that will depend on the dynamism of the country's economy and many other factors. Innovation There has definitely been greater effort made by many companies in experimenting with new textures and finishes. Because of the fragmented nature of the industry and the severe limitations that currently exist, it has been hard to show the results of these efforts to clients. The tactile element of natural stone, so important to the industry, is for now, unused as an argument. It is hoped that once there is a certain normality this type of innovation will help to make natural stone attractive. Many companies all over the world are now making furniture in natural stone and incorporating design in everything they do. For now the promotion is being done in social media, but there is every reason to think that in normal conditions these companies will be making efforts to look for new customers, perhaps exhibit in different B2C trade fairs focused on interior design or home decoration or furniture. Competition Well before the crisis, the natural stone industry was under pressure from the competition of the new generation of artificial materials. This crisis has

obviously hurt these companies too, but they will not disappear. Nothing changes regarding the dynamics related to this competition. The Indian Scene New variety of stones in attractive colours are being mined and these have to be promoted for export. Unskilled labour left the factories and moved to their hometowns in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal as there were no jobs for them during lockdown. Their return is taking time and is impacting the production in factories. The cost of logistics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; inland freight, services has also increased as people are still scared of COVID 19, looking at large number of infected cases detected everyday. Even actual buyers, architects are not selecting the stones unless it is very urent. However, the demand for stones for export has increased in August, 2020, which is a good sign for recovery. Banks and financial institutions are lending money in accordance with the declared guidelines to revive the industry. Cluster development is likely to become popular to reduce cost of production, increase productivity, improve quality and develop indigenous machines, tools, consumables etc. under â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Atmanirbharâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Scheme announced by the Government. It appears that there will not be any physical stone fair until April, 2021. The proposed virtual fairs from September, 2020 are alternative, but can not substitute the traditional fair. Conclusion Given the unexploited possibilities of natural stone, there will be possibilities for those companies willing to experiment in new stones, finishes, applications and products. There is likely to be a significant increase in home improvement in many markets in the short term providing a necessary cushion. But survival, and eventually, growth, of companies and the industry will come from constantly experimenting and developing new applications, the same challenges that existed before this crisis. Creativity and imagination have always been drivers of growth in most industries, the natural stone companies will find a ready new market with possibilities too if they apply themselves with an open and fresh approach to their business incorporating design, aesthetics, technology, ease of application, improving the quality and making their products competitive. This article is based on WONASA Report published in July, 2020.

IMPRESSIVE

MOVETRO, A NEW VISUAL IDENTITY WITH THE SAME TECHNOLOGICAL VALUE AS EVER

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Movetro unveils a new visual identity following a rebranding project that saw the complete overhaul of the image of the brand that has led the sector dedicated to the storage and handling of flat glass sheets for over 15 years.

The graphic image is centred around a logo which has evolved from the previous incarnation, maintaining the same dynamic, central lines on a visual level; it evokes a sheet of glass, both in colour and shape. Indeed, the colour of the logo conjures both the transparency and the delicate rigidity of glass, the material par excellence to which a significant portion of Movetro's product range is dedicated. In fact, the company has established itself on the international market as a leader in the

production of classifiers, shuttle warehouses, automatic loaders, loaders and tilting machines, operating in the sector dedicated to the storage and handling of flat glass sheets. Furthermore, Movetro is now expanding its range, adding to its traditional historical product line with automatic systems for handling natural stone, quartz and ceramic slabs. As such, the colour of the new logo has been adapted, with the addition of a shade that evokes the grey of granite, the hues of quartz and the nuances of natural stone. The name of the brand, characterised by a contemporary typeface in capital letters, underlines the direct nature of the tone taken by the company which is widely known in the flat glass sheet handling sector, and is perfectly integrated with the branding and communication strategy of Biesse Group, the industrial group that Movetro has been part of since 2017. Thanks

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The new image of Movetro - a company from the province of Padua and a point of reference in terms of its expertise, quality and design skills, recognised at international level - constitutes an optimum representation of the technological value of the company, and reflects its focus on the future, while maintaining the innovative principles it applies to the processing of materials.

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Intermac is the Biesse Group division that manufactures and markets machines and systems for flat glass machining, and more generally, for the furniture, construction and automotive sectors. Through a vast and extensive distribution network of branches, dealers and agents, Intermac offers attentive, personalised assistance to customers, from pre-sales consultation to aftersales and spare parts services. The majority of the brand's manufacturing activities take place at the Intermac plants in Pesaro and Dongguan (in China), where the company's production area spans around 30,000 square metres, employing more than 300 people.intermac.com

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to its partnership with Movetro, Intermac (the glass division of Biesse Group) intends to further add to its range of 4.0 ready solutions for the glass industry in the era of digital manufacturing, and through this collaboration, presents itself as the ideal partner for the design and creation of fully automatic and integrated turnkey systems and special lines. The dynamic lines that characterise the new graphic image will be applied across every communication channel, from product brochures and sales materials to the larger elements that make up the physical showroom, as well as the all-new website.

Movetro, a new visual identity with the same technological value as ever. BIESSE S.p.A. Biesse Group is a global leader in technology for processing wood, glass, stone, plastic and metal. It designs, manufactures and distributes machines, integrated systems and software for manufacturers of furniture, door/window frames and components for the construction, ship-building and aerospace industries. It invests on average 14 million Euro per year in R&D, boasting over 200 registered patents. The company operates through 12 industrial sites, 39 branches, and 300 agents and selected dealers, exporting 90% of its production. Its customers include some of the most prestigious names in Italian and international design. Founded in Pesaro in 1969 by Giancarlo Selci, Biesse SpA has been listed in the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange since June 2001, and is currently included in the FTSE IT Mid Cap index. It currently has 4,400 employees worldwide. biessegroup.com

HERITAGE

JAISALMER LIMESTONE

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PROPOSED GLOBAL HERITAGE RESOURCE

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The International Commission on GeoHeritage (ICG) of IUGS has a subcommission known as the Heritage Stone Subcommission (HSS), which evaluates proposals of heritage stones from different parts of the world for designation of Global Heritage Stone Resource (GHSR), based on Terms of Reference (ToR) provided by the Subcommission. The Heritage Stone Subcommission is instrumental in bringing to fore the heritage stones of different nations used in their architectural and cultural heritage and designating them as GHSRs. The GHSR designation of stones has profound implications in geological, architectural, cultural, historical, conservation, and restoration sector Up to now, 22 natural stones from around the world, primarily based on their historical use in architectural sites of cultural significance and historical quarrying records, international usage if any, and current quarrying status of the stone etc. have been designated as Global Heritage Stone Resources (GHSRs). Each GHSR lists features like appealing texture, sustainability, versatility in use, etc. Most of the designated GHSRs find utility in contemporary times too. HSS is making a huge effort at recognizing natural stones from around the world as GHSRs based on their heritage value. To name a few, Carrara Marble from Italy, Larvikite from Norway, Portland Stone from UK, Alpedrete Granite from Spain, Maltese Lower Globigerina Limestone from Malta, Makrana Marble from India, Piedra Mar del Plata from Argentina, Jacobsville Sandstone from USA, and Petit Granit from Belgium have been designated as GHSRs. India records numerous architectural heritage built in diverse natural stones, which need to be promoted on a global platform. To date, four important natural stones from India have been proposed to be designated as GHSRs, namely, the Deccan Basalt and Trachyte, the

Vindhyan Sandstone, and the Jodhpur Sandstone. As of now, India has only one stone, i.e., the Makrana Marble from Rajasthan designated as a GHSR. The yellow-colored Jaisalmer limestone from the Desert of Western India, famous as golden stone, has been extensively used in the architectonic heritage of western India. The architectural heritage, built of this limestone, imparts an exquisite character to Jaisalmer city, which is popularly known as “The Golden City.” The Jaisalmer Fort built using Jaisalmer Limestone, locally referred to as “Sonar Qila” meaning “Golden Fort,” has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jaisalmer is renowned for architecturally distinctive Jaisalmer Fort, Palace of Maharawal (now Fort Palace Museum), Jain and Lodurva temples, Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, and Bada Bag cenotaphs (burial monuments, locally known as chhatris) constructed using the yellow Jaisalmer Limestone. The Jaisalmer Limestone has been used as building stone in numerous monuments in Jaisalmer city and nearby places. The Jaisalmer Fort, made up of the yellow Jaisalmer Limestone, is considered as one of the glorious forts of Rajasthan The fort blends Islamic and Rajput style architecture and is one of the six forts of Rajasthan designated as “Hill Forts of Rajasthan” which are collectively recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Jaisalmer citadel has several other amazing monuments built within its premises. These include exquisitely engraved palaces, cluster of Jain temples, and houses built for the people serving the nobility. Old mansions (havelis) built in the yellow Jaisalmer Limestone of the city are worth mentioning for their intricate carvings; these mansions at one point of time belonged to affluent bankers and merchants of the city. The Patwon ki Haveli and the Salim Singh ki Haveli are thronged by tourists for their intensive carvings and motifs. The Deewan Nathmal’s Haveli is a blend of

Kuldhara, an abandoned village located at a distance of 18 km from Jaisalmer, is all rubble of buff to yellow limestone as a reminiscent of old habitats. The Lodurva temple near Jaisalmer is a typical eight-cornered temple built in the Jaisalmer Limestone. Its slanting walls resemble a pagoda style temple. The characteristic geometrical lattice works on the walls and carvings on the panels and gates add to the magnificence of the temple. The nineteenth century Amarsagar Jain Temples, also built in the Jaisalmer Limestone, are decorated by floral carvings, sculptures, latticed screens on the panels, arches, pillars, and walls of the temple and intricately carved ceilings. Apart from the local heritage buildings, the Jaisalmer Limestone was also used in the inlay work in the Agra Fort, the Taj Mahal, and the Red Fort built between the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. These are recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Another sixteenth century monument in Agra, Itimad-ud-Daulah (also known as “Baby Taj” or “Mini Taj”), is famous for its intricate pietra dura work. The Jaisalmer Limestone has been extensively used in the geometrical floor designs and inlay work on the walls of the mausoleum of

Itimad-ud-Daula. In fact, the tombs of Itimad-ud-Daula and his wife are also crafted in the Jaisalmer Limestone. The Jaisalmer Limestone is also used in the fine inlay work at the Golden Temple, Amritsar. Besides being used as a major building material, it has found profound use in inlay work done in many religious places, forts, palaces, and mausoleums built during the reign of Mughals in India from sixteenth century onwards. The Jaisalmer Limestone, also known as yellow limestone, is well exposed around Jaisalmer city. It belongs to the Jaisalmer Formation of the Jurassic age. The Jaisalmer Limestone is hard and compact with low porosity, which has been classified as oolitic to bioclastic grainstone, packstone to wackestone. The yellow limestone, which is the most sought-after variety due to its pleasing colour, texture, and aesthetics, is being quarried around the city of Jaisalmer for decades. The yellow limestone is commonly traded as “Yellow Marble.” The common use of the Jaisalmer Limestone includes floor tiles, wall claddings, counter tops, and most importantly as an ornamental stone. The Golden Jaisalmer Limestone’s wide usage in the heritage monuments in India deserves to be promoted on a global scenario. Hence there is a proposal to designate Jaisalmer Golden Limestone as the “Global Heritage Stone Resource” from India. The extensive use of the Jaisalmer Limestone in the historical past has made it to be nominated as a “Global Heritage Stone Resource.” The Jaisalmer Formation (Callovian–Oxfordian), having a thickness of 120 to 170 m, mainly consists of golden yellow-brown-coloured, coarse to fine-grained hard and compact fossiliferous limestone. The Jaisalmer Limestone comprises carbonate microfacies represented by oolitic, peloidal to bioclastic grainstone, packstone to wackestone. Fossils of mollusks, corals, foraminifera, ostracods, and echinoids are common in this formation. Non-skeletal allochems comprise pellets

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Rajput and Islamic style architecture and is famous for its intricate carvings adorning the panels, pillars, and windows of the haveli. Two elephants made from single block of yellow limestone are displayed at the entrance of the haveli. The Gadisar Lake of Jaisalmer is surrounded by the Jaisalmer Limestone temples and has distinctive artistically carved chhatris (cupolas) on the peripheral part of the lake. Jaisalmer city is well known for its fifteenth century Vyas cenotaphs carved in the Jaisalmer Limestone. Bada Bag Garden, commissioned in early sixteenth century by Maharawal Jait Singh, is well known for the cenotaphs built in the Jaisalmer Limestone. Cenotaphs are engraved with figures of horses and combination of the Rajput and the Mughal architecture.

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HERITAGE and oolites. The quartz grains are fine to medium and sub- angular to sub-rounded in shape. Micrite and also sparite occur as pore fillings; micrite envelops most of the allochems.

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Porosities observed in this formation can be classified under five categories: (1) intergranular (due to particle shape, sorting, and secondary alterations), (2) intragranular (within the individual particles such as fossils), (3) secondary void, (4) inter-crystalline, and (5) disrupted. Cementation has reduced the porosity of the Jaisalmer Limestone. The hardness and compactness of the limestone is attributable to strong cementation, diagenesis, and high silica content. The fossils and the microfacies suggest deposition of the Jaisalmer Formation in subtidal and shallow intertidal environments. The Jaisalmer Fort is one of the earliest heritage built in the Jaisalmer Limestone. The stone is being continuously extracted from the vicinity of Jaisalmer city for building purposes. The major quarries are located at Amarsagar, Lodurva, Bada Bag, Moolsagar, Cipala, Jethwai, and Hamira. The limestone quarried in these areas has CaO less than 42% and high SiO2 content. The stones are quarried in blocks in open pit

mines. Several stone processing units have thrived over the years in the Jaisalmer area. The blocks of the Jaisalmer Limestone are cut into tiles and slabs of different shapes and sizes. It is commercially sold as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yellow Marbleâ&#x20AC;? after polishing. Based upon the texture, there are two locally known commercial varieties namely the Tariwala Marble and the Ita Gold Jaisalmer Marble. The Tariwala Marble is soft and can be easily carved. Thus, it is widely used in intricate carvings, sculptures, jalis (lattice work), etc. The Ita Gold shows dark brown linear patterns against the yellow background. It is commonly used for flooring and wall cladding. The monuments built during the past several centuries in and around Jaisalmer have survived on account of the stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s durability in the dry desert region of the country. The utility of Jaisalmer Limestone in contemporary times has not decreased. The yellow limestone of Jaisalmer takes a good polish and is popular for its colour, texture, and aesthetics. The local people follow the styles of royal palaces like fine carvings, projected balconies, and decorative gates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings. It is remarkable that the present day craftsmen continue to produce the same traditional

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(A) Gadisar Lake Cenotaphs (chhatris); (B) Vyas Cenotaphs; (C) Bada Bag Cenotaphs; (D) Kuldhara, an abandoned village.

work using the Jaisalmer Limestone. The modern resorts and residences constructed using traditional architectural designs perpetuate the rich heritage of Jaisalmer. The Jaisalmer Limestone is used for wall cladding, flooring, garden fountains, staircases, and table tops. It has been used for wall cladding in the Archeological Survey of India building, Dharohar Bhawan in New Delhi, and in the floral designs in flooring of the Sikh temples, viz., the Golden Temple, Amritsar and the Sis Ganj Sahib, Delhi. The local markets of Jaisalmer are full of countless articles made up of the Jaisalmer Limestone like bowls, cups, and saucers, jewellery, souvenirs, and artifacts. The Jaisalmer Limestone has been extensively used in modern amenities and residences. The polished slabs are used in the construction of hospitals, shopping malls, airports, residential buildings, and railway stations. The Jaisalmer Limestone has a high demand in the international market. Handicrafts, slabs, and tiles of different dimensions of Jaisalmer Limestone are exported to various countries. The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Kuwait, Taiwan, Morocco, the USA, the UK, Iran, Panama, Poland, Belize, Spain, Colombia, Australia, Kenya, Greece, Romania, Italy, and New Zealand are prime importers of Jaisalmer Limestone.

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Havelis in Jaisalmer: (A) Patwon ki Haveli; (B) Salim Singh ki Haveli; (C) Nathmal ki Haveli; (D) elephant carved out of yellow limestone at the entrance of Nathmal ki Haveli.

NEW LAUNCH

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BIESSE GROUP LAUNCHES INSIDE IN ACTION, A NEW “ON-LIFE” EVENT FOR OCTOBER

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It's the first event to bring together all the divisions of the Biesse Group, from wood processing to the machining of advanced materials, to glass and stone. “Inside In Action” is scheduled to run from 5 to 30 October and will be a hybrid, digital and live, event that will use a completely new formula to exhibit the Group's most recent technological advances. Inspired by Inside Biesse, a top wood industry event for over 13 editions, Biesse is now introducing “Inside in Action”, an exclusive new format through which the Biesse Group will present the latest products for machining wood, advanced materials, glass and stone at the

The perfect fusion of the real and the virtual will be borne out by the three pillars of Inside in Action â&#x20AC;&#x201C; INSIDE LIVE, INSIDE NEXT AND INSIDE PLAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; through which the Biesse Group will enable customers to participate in-person at the Biesse Group campus in Pesaro or remotely, exploring the world of Biesse, Intermac and Diamut innovations through the online platform.

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For the first time ever the Biesse Group will bring together the Biesse, Intermac and Diamut divisions for a hybrid event that will reveal the latest advances in technology, software and training, both in-person and online, showcasing the fruits of the Group's continuous investments in innovation, research and development. Inside in Action will be social, communicational, occupational and relational thanks to the continuous

interplay between the physical and digital realm, perfectly mirroring today's reality. It will be an on-life event, where the real and the virtual meld into one.

INSIDE LIVE The Biesse Group is once again opening the doors to innovation in Pesaro, through the Wood & Advanced Materials and the Glass & Stone showrooms, providing safe access to 5,000 square metres of technology. From 5 to 30 October, customers will be able to learn about the trends in technology that they were unable to experience through traditional trade shows. The event will feature over 40 machines, software packages and digital services designed for all manufacturers, from large factories with elevated production volumes, to companies searching for flexibility and personalisation,

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Pesaro Campus and on the innovative digital platform, Digital Arena.

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NEW LAUNCH to small businesses that can become authentic “smart factories”. All this at INSIDE LIVE, the traditional live event that confirms and reinforces the efforts made by Biesse and Intermac to automate and revolutionise the world of manufacturing. Customers will be able to book visits and personalised technical demonstrations of machines selected on the basis of their interests: online registrations for the event will open in September. Protocols to safeguard the health and safety of customers, employees and workspaces will be guaranteed and any measures needed to ensure a healthy environment will be adopted and strictly enforced during the event.

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INSIDE NEXT

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Inside in Action will offer a truly 360° experience for customers both live and online with a tech show entirely focused on tech innovations, with new products and processes. On 15 and 16 October, INSIDE NEXT will present new technology for the machining of wood and advanced materials, while advanced solutions for processing glass and stone will be presented live on 22 and 23 October, 2020. INSIDE PLAY Following the trail blazed by E-VENT: Digital in Action, INSIDE PLAY will unfold in the digital realm with a series of educational webinars and live demonstrations accessible on any desktop or mobile device thanks to the virtual platform. A packed schedule of digital contents and tech demonstrations will be shown for the first time between 26 and 30 October to users who can connect to the event through any device available. The interactive and international nature of the event will be tangible in every webinar: users will, in fact, be able to interact with the experts in real time, asking questions and discussing interesting features. To further ensure an event without borders, all of the branch offices will be involved in the webinars, which means customers will be able to participate in live events presented in the most widespread local languages. The digital meetings will consist of training sessions and live talks, providing sector-specific updates for customers everywhere and at any time, and will remain available to be watched on demand through the Digital Arena. "Inside in Action is set to be a historic, unique and unprecedented event in our industry: an unmissable and truly international occasion which spans all the technologies produced by Biesse, Intermac and Diamut, and involves the Group as a whole. The Group's 39 subsidiaries will also play a fundamental role in the event, rendering the range of content, technologies and advanced solutions available even more varied and accessible – a benefit that can be

22 enjoyed by our customers," announces Federico Broccoli, Chief Commercial and Subsidiaries Officer. “We have developed a new Inside Biesse Group formula – one which is more comprehensive and up to date – in order to continue to contribute to the success of our customers around the world, and to provide them with as much support as possible, expanding the "events" we offer and integrating these into the commercial digitisation project that we are currently working on," Broccoli concludes. INSIDE IN ACTION: The unmissable meeting with Biesse Group, now as a live digital show. BIESSE S.p.A. - Biesse Group is a global leader in technology for processing wood, glass, stone, plastic and metal. It designs, manufactures and distributes machines, integrated systems and software for manufacture of furniture, door/window frames and components for the construction, ship-building and aerospace industries. The company invests 4% of its annual revenue in research and development and has registered over 200 patents. It operates through 12 industrial sites, 39 branches, 300 agents and selected dealers, exporting 85% of its production. Its customers include some of the most prestigious names in Italian and international design. Founded in Pesaro in 1969 by Giancarlo Selci, it has been listed in the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange since June 2001. It currently has 4,400 employees worldwide.

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COVID 19: THE PANDEMIC

First of all, it should be noted that these diseases have animal origin, i.e. these are zoonoses, often due initially

If a virus, known and unknown, comes into contact with the human body, the consequences can be different: if the individual has an effective immune system, he does not get sick, but he does not even realize he has contracted it; otherwise, the affected person suffers damage and, if the infection is serious, he may even succumb. The healthy carrier, as well as the sick person, may have infected other individuals with whom he came into contact. Speaking of infectivity, the symbol R0 has been coined: if the symbol is accompanied by the number 2, it means that the positive subject can infect two of them, while if it is equal to or less than 1, it means that the population is safe, because the disease is dying out. From all this it is clear that the higher the number accompanying R0, the more the number of infected people increases. However, the R0 factor does not depend only on the characteristics of the infectious agent, but also on the density and mobility of people, personal hygiene and climate. Perhaps it would not hurt to recall some of the pandemics, mentioned in the chronicles, which have left an indelible mark in the memory, unfortunately often distracted, of humans, transforming their societies and even changing the course of history. Estimates on the number of deaths are made a bit with common

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to the coexistence between people and farm animals and later extended to densely populated areas.

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In the long history of humanity, pandemics of considerable importance have occurred before the one that characterized 2020. They were generated by viruses that are sometimes known, sometimes completely unknown, but always so aggressive as to cause the death of millions of people. It all began to occur when man transformed from nomad and hunter to farmer, forming communities and nuclei of people who lived in confined spaces, where contagious diseases had ample freedom to spread. The carriers of the diseases were of different species: cattle, pigs, ducks, hens, dromedaries among the animals raised and others encountered, but unwanted, such as bats, civets, fleas, mice and others. This state occurred mainly in East Asia and, in particular, in China, and this has been happening for several thousand years. Everywhere in the known world during the Middle Ages, viruses and bacteria found a very fertile ground, taking advantage of the overcrowding of the cities kept dirty, thanks to the dominant ignorance both about hygiene and cleanliness in general and personal, and the proximity to them of large intensive farming. It has been calculated, certainly with a large margin of error, that since humanity left news of itself, the microscopic killers have caused the deaths of half a billion, if not a whole billion, of individuals.

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fleas. However, the deaths of about a million infected proved to be very heavy.

sense, so much so that they are certainly vague, even if indicative. Athenian Plague - It broke out between 430 and 426 BC. Greece, during the war between Athens and Sparta, in which Pericles died. May be it was typhoid. It caused the death of 70 to 100 thousand people.

Spanish flu - The infamous Spanish flu dates back to 1918 which, transmitted through pigs or birds, after having infected half a billion people, sent 50 million to death, according to some sources, or even 100 according to others, only to be exhausted in the 1920. The disease, caused by the H1N1 virus and very infectious, was facilitated in its spread all over the world among populations debilitated by hardships and hunger by the movement of armies who, after the Great War, returned home, taking with them the terrible disease and spreading it among relatives and friends.

Asian flu - In China, from 1956 to 1958, the avian flu virus spread, the origin of which was attributed to wild ducks. In less than a year, it spread all over the world, causing a million deaths.

Hong Kong flu - This pandemic appeared about ten years later in Hong Kong, due to a virus variant of the previous one. Again, one million people lost their lives.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) - In 1981, one of the most serious pandemics appeared to man: the human immunodeficiency virus HIV, but much better known as AIDS, which causes the weakening of the immune system, putting the man at the mercy of all possible existing diseases. According to the news, the source of the disease was transmitted to a human being in 1980 in Africa by a lake chimpanzee, through a bite. Again, the absolute mortality is not known; however, it can be assumed that the deaths of 25 million people around the world are not far from reality, even if some believe that the deaths may have been no less than 36 million.

Plague Antonina - From 130 AD forward. It was deadly in Rome, perhaps imported by the legions that had fought against the Parthians. The dead were between 5 and 10 million.

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Justinian Plague - From 541 AD onwards, with ups and downs up to around 750. It appeared in Constantinople, a densely inhabited city, which makes it easy to get infected by a specific rat bacterium. Estimated 50 to 100 million victims.

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Black Plague - It broke out in Asia and was spread by the Tartars along the Silk Road to reach the Middle East and from here was imported to Europe by merchants. Its period of maximum virulence is between 1346 and 1353, to reappear in waves for several tens of years. His haul was between 50 and 100 million dead Europeans. Perhaps it was the most terrible pandemic that has ever hit humanity. The cause of its onset is animal in nature: in fact, it was transmitted by rats that lived with the population and followed it when it faced journeys, taking advantage of the same means of transport, whether they were carriages or ships. Unfortunately, only five hundred years later was it was understood. Smallpox - It has been shown that the smallpox virus has haunted man since ten thousand years ago. The name refers to the pustules that appeared on the skin of those afflicted with them. The disease, very contagious, was spread in America by the European conquerors on people not strongly defended against new diseases, infecting and disfiguring the faces of the natives. In Europe, it was very dangerous, so much so that it caused the death of no less than a third of the population. This disease has been eradicated, having finally managed to produce an effective vaccine. Manzoni Plague - This plague, which lasted only two years, from 1629 to 1630, was in fact not a real pandemic, because it only affected northern Italy. It was perhaps spread by the passage of armies of lansquenets, who rested in barns and filled with rat

Now, when no one thought that something like the ones they have remembered could ever recur, the latest virus capable of causing a disproportionate number of victims appears in the Far East, and precisely in China. This is COVID 19 (acronym of Corona, Virus, Disease, 19) also called SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus 19). In this case, while believing that the origin of the pandemic may be of an animal nature, the scientific communities have not yet been able to establish it with certainty.

COVID 19, which was officially recognized by Wuhan health in China at the end of 2019, had already made its appearance a couple of months earlier, without however recognizing the need to communicate the news to the world. The fact was serious, because she was given the opportunity for the disease to spread throughout the planet. Its rise was identified in the city market, where animals are sold: chickens, pheasants, bats, snakes, deers, rabbits and so on and so forth. In January 2020, the virus was identified with COVID-19. But there were no specific medicines and at the time of June checks were made that declared that the infected were millions, the deaths almost half a million and, fortunately, there were also many cured. How does the Coronavirus Infection Happen? Certainly, proximity to an infected person, even if he does not show it, can be enough. The infection can occur directly from person to person: in fact, if the distance between the two is less than one meter, the droplets that are expelled, when one speaks, sings, coughs, sneezes, can reach and penetrate into the mouth, nostrils, in each other's eyes. Indirectly, the pandemic can be passed on to others through objects or surfaces touched by a carrier of the virus. Therefore, in the first case it is of fundamental importance to wear a safety mask, if the spacing is not possible for contingent reasons, while in the second case, if it is not possible to do otherwise (for example, when you have to touch handrails, handles, etc.) wash your hands properly with soap and water or alcohol and do not forget to keep the surfaces clean. It has also been found that droplets often have dimensions, and therefore weights, so small that they do not settle on the ground or on various surfaces thanks to gravity, but remain suspended in the air, at the mercy of the movement of air. In fact, at the beginning of July 2020, 239 scientists from 32 countries wrote a letter to WHO (World Health Organization), which reaffirms the concept according to which in closed environments, perhaps with poor ventilation,

there is the presence of a aerosol consisting of mini droplets spread throughout the environment, so the distance of one meter is to be considered useless and the best thing to do is to ventilate them deeply. The government ordinances, however, have achieved their purpose, requiring people to remain closed at home, except in exceptional cases, and if necessary, always respect the rules, which provide for spacing and use of the mask and not skimp on the use of soap and alcohol-based substances for washing hands. In this way, with the closure of all types of activities and gatherings, the number of infections was gradually decreasing. At that time there was a widespread display of signs with the words GOING ALL GOOD! by confident people. Yes, everything will be fine for those who have not been infected, for those who, despite having been sick, are cured, for those who have not had any deaths in the family. But the others, those who were not included among these, were furious, because nothing went well for them, not only that, but many, many, too many perhaps, they could not even bring their last farewell to their relative condemned to death . In some cases, the bodies were transported to other cities to be cremated, because in the area of residence the funeral directors were in despair, no longer having the possibility to cremate them there or to bury them, due to the lack of crematorium ovens or cemetery land. So, quietly and rightly, those optimistic signs disappeared. The general closure of all activities, however, had its fruits: in fact, the infections decreased, as did the deaths, while the healed increased. This new situation raised the ambitions of those who could no longer stand being forced to do what others wanted. And there were the first, new infections, but it has been seen that, while previously those affected by the pandemic were elderly people, often with previous diseases, in the new phase there was an average decrease in age, often reaching below 50 years. What does all this mean? It means that elderly people or people with other diseases, who were saved thanks to their correct behavior, have managed to stay away from COVID-19, while many of the less elderly or young have felt strong, invincible, stainless, immortal, unfortunately showing for them the uncovered side of the disease, becoming positive, with the consequences related to the new state.

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Every time a pandemic appears, human history undergoes changes that lead to the outbreak of wars, the beginning of migrations, the transformation of regimes, abrupt changes in economic systems, rethinking of religious beliefs, ideological changes. In short, pandemics become the arbiter of human life and never benevolent.

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COVID - 19 Honestly, looking around, without stopping at one's own country, but also looking a little at the homes of others, one must realize that it did not end here, unfortunately. There are many who, despite being accused by birds of ill omen, believe that there will probably be a phase 2, with unimaginable consequences, but this not so much because today's corona virus is worse than the previous ones, but because the populations do not consider it appropriate to sacrifice themselves further. Here, then, what is happening: very dense gatherings of people who have no mask, but who are at a distance not only less than a meter, but less than a yard or two feet. Ultimately, it should always be remembered that prevention is what guarantees that every activity is carried out safely. Surely, I do not consider it acceptable, and that I am not the only one, that I risk catching the disease, perhaps leaving the skin, the cause of an ignorant and presumptuous young man, who wanted to behave as he saw fit, caring highly of others. Now, the health professionals are working hard to be able to prepare a specific vaccine and it seems that they are on the right path if not, there is nothing to do but wait for the COVID 19 to decide, independently to leave where it came from , waiting to make its reappearance in the future. The world will never be the same; how it will be, no one knows, but it will never be the same again. Stone Industry Affected

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The covid 19 was deadly for all human activities, except for those who worked in health care (production of masks, tampons, gloves, medicines for pneumonia, etc.). Mining has also suffered greatly. Italy, which is was one of the most mistrate, and suffered the serious consequences. Second the common opinion is very much due to the indiscipline of many Italians, who do not respect neither the use of masks, nor the maintenance of social distances, Despite the solicitations from scientists, virologists and other specialists. For mining activities of ornamental stones, perhaps, with much attention, you could avoid completely closing the cultivation, in how, being usually wide spaces, you could maintain the insulation among the operators. This is a personal opinion. Anyway I think that the heartfelt appeal made by the President of the Confederation of Confederations Governor of Tuscany is more than explicit about the

22 future of quarries marble and other natural stones. Here: CARRARA Marble businesses can safely reopen, but If we don't leave immediately, we're going to lose a lot of businesses and a lot of jobs. Erich Lucchetti's appeal, president Confindustria Massa Carrara, to Enrico Rossi, president of the Tuscany region: â&#x20AC;?Dear President, as you yourself have pointed out in the recent meeting with representatives of Tuscan companies our economic fabric is running a serious risk of desertification as a result economic consequences of the Covid 19 emergency. The Institute regional economic planning in Tuscany has calculated that we are losing as a Tuscan economy a huge amount every week: from 800 million to 1 billion. It is clear that if this hemorrhage does not block the Our region's gross domestic product will suffer a collapse that is unlikely to can be recoveredâ&#x20AC;?. Especially because it will be difficult to compensate for the supposed contraction of the demand with a speculative expansion of foreign demand. Not only that because other economies are also in a regressive phase as this emergency health care knows no borders, but mostly because it's our export who's taking the hardest hits. In fact, while our most export-oriented companies are firm, companies exporters from other countries have not experienced any pause. The emptiness our export is leaving is so filled day by day by our foreign competitors. The excavating and processing sector of marble and its induced work mainly with abroad. And right now not only do we obviously be able to win new customers and new markets, but we're also losing the ones we had. For days now, our companies are receiving messages from foreign customers. Everyone there are warning that continuing our absence will be forced to other companies from other countries. This means that later we will start again the longer the distance with these foreign companies will be wide and unbridgeable with obvious impact on both production and employment levels. This is especially true for the stone industry in general and marble in particular. And it is especially true for a reality like Massa Carrara that, as know, you have much higher growth and employment difficulties compared to the rest of Tuscany. For marble, for Massa Carrara this forced block of production has a much higher price than elsewhere. The Research Institute of the Chamber of

companies in our province will have employment and stone companies in particular will see their jobs fall by almost half of both turnover and jobs. It is a risk that must be averted and that is why we ask for a helping hand to start again. Marble companies are able to implement a model of activity for the extraction and processing of stone materials allows the resumption of processing by following all the procedures that protect risk of contagion. The principle remains that the first place is always the safety and health of those who work and citizens, and therefore in full compliance with the rules dictated by the Government and Region on the indications of the scientists and in the total and timely application of security protocols agreed between companies and trade unions, we ask you to evaluate for our companies the possibility of a reopening even non-total from the days immediately following the Easter holidays." The President of The Industrialists of Massa Carrara Erich Lucchetti.

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Mass a Carrara's trade has assumed that in the coming months, if no changes will take place, half of the

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Utilization of Kotastone / Marble Waste for Sustainable Development of Stone Industry Kotastone /marble waste, a byproduct of stone industry which is available in huge quantity is creating environment nuisance in terms of air/water pollution and human health. These waste are inert and of no use in the existing form. Several Govt. initiatives have been taken for effective utilization of stone wastes for various applications. These efforts are limited only at academic level. CSIR- Central Building Research Institute Roorkee has accepted the herculean task of utilization of stone waste for making building products at commercial scale. Dr. (Mrs.) Rajni Lakhani, Head Organic Building Materials Group and her team under the leadership of Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan, Director, CBRI has developed a process know â&#x20AC;&#x201C;how based on the pilot scale manufacturing trials and implementation in live condition. Performance of Paving Blocks laid at institute premises is satisfactory.

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Laboratory investigations were made for the Manual laying of Paver blocks in Institute Premises (M30) characterization of stone waste. Based on the properties, mix proportioning of Paving Blocks, Flooring/Wall Tiles and Cellular Light Weight Concrete Blocks was made meeting the specifications of IS: 1237, IS : 15658, IS : 2185 (iv) and IS: 6598 respectively. Paving Blocks, Flooring/Wall Tiles and Cellular Light Weight Concrete Blocks have been manufactured using the existing plant equipment and machinery. The process is simple and economical.

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STONE SMARTFAIR Fairs without Frontiers

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SmartFair is the Fair of fairs. An innovative tool to participate in any digital fair, hassle-free. Digital events are booming on the web and stone operators are getting confused with too many different proposals. Smartfair offers the only proven solution to use your digital store wherever you need!

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Filippo Mazzei, CEO at Smartfair, explains how today’s fast-growing number of stone operators are increasingly interested in participating in digital fairs to reduce their costs without losing the personal relationships with their clients. “After the success of the first edition in May, with over 30,000 visits from 114 countries, the Smartfair team has been working on the second edition that will take place at the end of September 2020. Our main focus is to allow exhibitors to use this trading platform year-round at any event they participate in and also to build their own personalized events.” It will not be an alternative to other fairs but rather an essential tool to participate in any fair. Filippo summed up the concept in this funny quote:“Whytake one when you can take them all.”This new tool goes far beyond the simple fair concept, offering a customized e-booth with essential elements such asvideo meetings, video inspections, live streaming, marketplace and negotiation tools that solidify and simplify the sales process. We ask ourselves, “Is this the beginning of a new era? Or is it just a new trend that is attracting the new “digital generation” of architects, interior designers and stone operators. We are all impatiently waiting to see how it turns out.” For now, we thank Filippo and his team for the fresh and innovative solutions they are bringing to the entire stone industry.

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COVERINGS ANNOUNCES EXPANDED DIGITAL-FORMAT VIRTUAL EVENTSFOR 2020-2021

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Largest international tile and stone event in United States provides recharged digital offerings, updated schedule and sponsorship opportunities for Coverings Connected series, in preface of Coverings 2021.

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Coverings (coverings.com), the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, today announced the return and expansion of its offered digital experience, Coverings Connected. The new, multi-session Coverings Connected series will return in the form of scheduled online events that provide attendees with digital opportunities for educational webinars, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), ondemand content, and an online showcase of Coverings’ tile and stone exhibitors from around the globe. The first of three digital events will take place Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020,hosted on Coverings' website,and it will be followed by successive Coverings Connected experiencesduring2020 and 2021.The second online event in the new Coverings Connected series is slated for Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. The third and final digital experience prior to Coverings 2021 will be Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, which is National Tile Day. “Coverings Connected was created to support the tile and stone industry by providing attendees with engaging, relevant and complimentary content via a digital environment, and we look forward to continuing this mission through our Coverings Connected series,” said Jennifer Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, LLC, the event management firm for Coverings. “Additionally, Coverings Connected provides our exhibiting companies and attendees ongoing opportunities for networking to promote growth and success across the industry.” The Coverings Connected August event will address tile industry standards, selling tile post-pandemic, and the health and wellness benefits of tile. Speakers for the sessions comprise various experts from installation and fabrication to materials and trends. Sessions scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, include “Introduction to Tile Industry Standards,” by Mark Heinlein of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA); “Selling Tile Post-Pandemic: The

Healthy & Hygienic Choice for Your Customers and Clients,” by Noah Chitty of Crossville, Inc., and Bill Griese, LEED AP, of Tile Council of North America (TCNA); and “Healthy Buildings, Healthy Homes: Tips for Specifying Surfaces in a Post-COVID World,” by Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC, an author and design, wellness and real estate consultant, and Irene Williams, founder and CEO of MSG2MKT.

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Companies looking to get involved and promote their businesses and brands through additional digital opportunities may choose from various Coverings Connected sponsorship opportunities.

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Participating companies with Gold Level sponsorships will be given increased exposure through banner ads, Sponsor Spotlights or videos in the monthly The Coverings Connection e-newsletters prior to Coverings 2021.Gold Sponsors will have the opportunity to serve as Presenting Sponsors of one of the three Coverings Connected events. They also will receive one guest post on the Coverings blog of 500 words or less; a logo featured on signage promoting Coverings Connected sponsors at Coverings 2021 in Orlando, Florida; and a logo on The Coverings Connection e-newsletter. Businesses that select the Coverings Connected Presenting Sponsorship packages will have their logos appear for 10 seconds at the beginning and end of each dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentations, and they can provide brief introductions to the program. Their logos also will be featured on the Coverings Connected website. There are three available Presenting Sponsorships for Coverings Connected. Presenting Sponsors may choose which Coverings Connected virtual event they would like to sponsor on a first come, first served basis.

Coverings Connected attendeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; digital experience will culminate at Coverings 2021, set to take place April 13-

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Monthly enewsletter sponsorships are available in the form of banner ads, which also will be included on the Coverings Connection page of the Coverings 2021 website; Sponsor Spotlights, which provide companies 100 words, a headline, hyperlink, and an image detailing their product(s) or service(s); and 3060-second posted videos that showcase companies and their offerings, along with up to 40 words describing the video content. Each enewsletter sponsor will provide a hyperlink to the businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s respective, hosted video. Approved content may also be shared on select Coverings social media channels.

16, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. For more information about Coverings 2021, Coverings Connected, schedules, resources, and opportunities, visit coverings.com.

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MARMOMAC LAUNCHES THE "RE-START 2020" PROJECT

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The recovery of the natural stone sector starts off from Marmomac. The landmark international event for the natural stone industry conďŹ rms its 2020 appointment at VeronaďŹ ere 30 September-3 October. In support of a supply chain which in Italy boasts 3000 companies and turnover worth 2.6 billion euros (of which 1.8 millions from exports), the exhibition in Verona launches its "Marmomac Re- Start 2020" project This special edition seeks to relaunch the natural stone

sector towards a "new normal" in the post COVID-19 emergency period. The world of marble, granite, processing technologies and design was severely tested by the lockdown, coming in the wake of 2019 results themselves already highlighting a downturn, posting -ti% for exports of processed products made in Italy. Consequently, the aim of "Marmomac Re-start 2020" is to provide exhibitors and specialized visitors with an exhibition

Thanks to targeted incoming activities in collaboration with the international network of the ICE- Italian Trade Agency, the intention is to aVract operators and buyers from all over the world to the trade fair in Verona in October: a target that should be reached starting from its European core, today virtually assured, followed - as borders are progressively re-opened - with the involvement many other countries and full internationality. And to ensure connection with non-EU markets that may still be unable to aVend because of restrictions, Marmomac is also developing innovative tools to make virtual b2b meetings possible. “Through Marmomac Re-Start," explained Giovanni Mantovani, CEO Veronaﬁere, "we aim to assure the most important natural stone community in the world that we have promoted for the last 55 years a 2020

edition in total safety hallmarked by resumption that we can share with clients, exhibitors and operators in response to the challenge that the sector is called upon to tackle. The Verona-system and, more generally, the country-system as such thereby seeks to ensure that the recovery for the stone industry starts o% from Italy, where Veronaﬁere organizes the leading sector event." As regards the layout of the exhibition, certain aspects are conﬁrmed and others are new. “The Italian Stone Theatre” returns as the event narrating the interaction between natural stone, projects by major international architecture studios and innovative processing technologies developed in Italy. On the other hand, there is a change to the layout of the show, with entrance through the new Re Teodorico Gate, the use of Halls 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12, and outside areas B, D and Avenue E. This logistics solution was also studied in accordance with the #safebusiness safety protocol developed together with other major national trade fair operators.

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format that is even more tailored to the renewed needs of business and internationality, in complete safety from a health point of view and with even more services and customised aVendance rates.

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Stone Panorama at International Events

City Expo, Antalya, Turkey

Maison and Objet, Paris, France

GSTF, Udaipur, India

Cersaie, Bologna, Italy

Middle East Stone, Dubai, UAE

Vibrant Ceramics, Ahmedabad, India

India Stone Mart, Jaipur, India

Xiamen Stone Fair, Xiamen, China

Marble, Izmir, Turkey

Coverings, Orlando, USA

Stonex Canada, Toronto, Canada

Stone Design Show, Antalya, Turkey

SAIE, Bologna, Italy

Carrara Marmotec, Carrara, Italy

Isfahan Stone Fair, Isfahan, Iran

Maroc Stone, Casablanca, Morocco

Project Qatar, Doha, Qatar

GSTF, Udaipur, India

Iran Stone Expo, Mahallat, Iran

Marmomacc, Verona, Italy

STONA, Bangalore, India

United Build Expo, Madurai, India

Bursa Block Fair, Bursa, Turkey

Stone+Tec, Nurenberg, Germany

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Abrasive Synthetics Pvt. Ltd. E-mail : shantiabrasive@gmail.com |www.shantiabrasive.com MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS OF WIDE PRODUCT RANGE OF ABRASIVES FOR MARBLE, GRANITE AND STONE INDUSTRY

ROUND PAD FOR GRINDER WITHOUT NUT ATTACHMENT (CODE-24)

FRANKFURT (CODE-31)

ROUND (CODE-34)

FRANKFURT (CODE-52)

D UIRE REQ ES L A S IVES NTAT D ESE R A P Y N RE RKE IN TU SS THE O ACR RLD WO

FICKET SMALL (CODE - 42)

FICKET BIG (CODE- 41)

348, Eden, Sultanpur, Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, New Delhi - 110030, India Phone : 91-11-26809201/02/03 â&#x20AC;¢ +91- 98110 78221

SUN ROCK (IMPEX) manufacturer and exporter of granite monuments

Rs. 2,30,000/-

FACTORY : No - 4/201, Thogarapalli (Post), Krishnagri - 635203, India. OFFICE : 18/16, 3rd Cross Street, Corporation Complex, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai-600 028, INDIA | +91-9677030102, 9677030103 sunrockexp20@gmail.com | www.sunrockimpex.co.in

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Agrasenprime Overseas Pvt Ltd H1- 59 & 60, RIICO Industrial Area, Mansarovar, Jaipur, India Mobile No: +91 9549766670, +91 9829026437 Ph.: +91 141 2398322, Fax: +91 141 2396072 Web: www.agarsengranites.com Email: info@agarsengranites.com, agarsenmarble@gmail.com

info@lipinexports.com

MINESTONE EXPORTS Delivering Profits !

H1- 59 & 60, RIICO Industrial Area, Mansarovar, Jaipur, India Mobile No: +91 9829058322, +91 9549766670 Ph.: +91 141 2398322, Fax: +91 141 2396072 Web: www.agarsengranites.com Email: agarsenmarble@gmail.com

AGARSEN GRANITE AND STONES

www.stonepanorama.com

Manufacturer & Exporter of Indian Granite, Marble, Sandstone Slates, Quartzite, Limestone and Engineered Quartz

476, Mahaveer Nagar, Tonk Road, Jaipur India- 302018 E : agarsenstone@gmail.com, agarsen_sk@yahoo.co.in T/F: +91 141 2724572 M: +91 9829063341 / +919950144571 W : www.agarsenstone.com

Procssor & Exporter of Indian Natural Stones

GOLD TROPHY WINNER for TOP EMERGING EXPORTER (MSME CATEGORY) - NORTH REGION BY FEDERATION OF INDIAN EXPORT ORGANISATION Regd Office : Minestone Exports | Bapu Bazar Bijainagar | Rajasthan India – 305624 Email : sales@minestonex.com | Website : www.minestonex.com Direct Dial : +91-94610-62729 | +91-98281-47677

MULTIWIN STONE INTERNATIONAL Manufacturers & Exporter of Natural Stones 1 A , Jain Kunj , Gopal Bari , Jaipur 302001 India Tel: + 91 0141 2352216 Mobile: + 91 9829052269, 9929944000, 9829088269 Email: multiwinstones@gmail.com | info@multiwinstones.com Web: www.multiwinstones.com

AROVI GRANITES PVT. LTD

Landscapes, Copings, Stone Chips, Metals & Minerals, Infrastructure & Logistics, Paper, Agro and Impex Largest manufacturers, exporters and Contractors of Slabs, Tiles, Counter Tops, Monuments of Polished, Flamed, Honed, Lapatro finishes of Black Golden Galaxy, Jet Black, Black Pearl, Steel Grey,Tan Brown, Sapphire Blue, Coffee Brown, Ruby Red, Lavender Blue, Bahama Blue, Tropic Brown, Onida Orange, Golden Leaf, Paradiso, Imperial Gold, Jubilee Gold, Moon White, Colonial Gold , Colombo Juparana, Green Marble, Forest Gold, Green , Italian Marble, Blue Pearl,Travertine etc,.

Regd. Off.: 10-3-883/B-35/F3, Vijayanagar Colony, Hyderabad-500057, A.P. INDIA Factory : Sy. No. 126, Yamanampet, Ghatakesar Mandal, Hyderabad-501301, A.P. INDIA Ph.: +91-98480 43742, 89193 94072, 7702496492 | E-mail: arovigranites@gmail.com arovimpex@gmail.com, arv.intralogist@gmail.com, arvy.minerals@gmail.com

DEVTECH INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED Manufacturers & Suppliers of Quality Natural Industrial Diamond Powders for the Abrasive Industry. Consistently Serving the Industry for more than 30 Years Corporate Address: 1127, Hubtown Solaris, N S Phadke Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400069 Ph.: +91 22 262169000 | Mob.: +91 9819304488 E-mail: devtechindia@devtechindia.com | devtechin@yahoo.com www.devtechindia.co.in

DELTA DIAMOND TOOLS (Manufacturer of all kinds of Diamond Tools) Plot No. 118, Sri Venkatasubramaniyam Nagar, sy No. 772, Kundruthur Thirumudivakkam Road, Kundrathur, Chennai - 600 069 Mobile: 9841738379, 9841738373 E-mail: diamondtools_delta@yahoo.co.in | www.deltadiatools.com

ARVICON INTERNATIONAL All Indian Natural Stone including Marble, Granite Sandstone, Limestone, Slate, Quartzite, Stone Veneer etc.

Add: L-43, Connaught Circus, New Delhi-110001 Ph.: 091-11-2341 6350 | Mobile: +91- 8130354107 Fax No. 091-11-2341 6357 Email: info@arvicon.com | Website: www.arvicon.com

SOUTH- EAST DIAMOND TOOLS NEWSHINE INDUSTRIES Supplier/Trader/Manufacturers of Stone Cutting Blades Mr. Gajendra Agawal, J-444, J-445, J-446, J-447, Phase-1st, RIICO Industries Area, Sitapura, near chatrala circle , Jaipur-302022 Mob.: +91-9828272828, +91-9828446867 Email : abhi55singhal@gmail.com

STONE PANORAMA July - September 2020

48 , Jaipur

9444031397 2681 0510

LOK GROUP Factory Cum Office Address - C-59, Road No. 5, VKI Area, Jaipur-302 013, Rajasthan, INDIA Tel: 0091-141-4914626, 4042049, Mob.: 9829071441,9784598024 E-mail: khetantiles@gmail.com Web: www.khetantiles.co.in | www.khetantiles.com

Want Consultant and Technical Team for Manufacturer of Quartz, Marble Slabs and Tiles

Contact : 9820704003, 9820213612 E-mail: ajay@lokchem.com

SNGAL I Singal Natural Stones Pvt. Ltd. NATURAL STONES Kailash / Anil Khetan Administration Office Tileco Stone Exports, G-1/76, Badharna, V.K.I. Ext. Jaipur-302013 Tel/Fax: +91-141-2460796 Cell: +91-98293-59148 (Kailash) +91-94140-57162 (Anil)

Factory & Regd office: F-972(B) Road No. 14, V.K.I. Area, Jaipur-302013 KISHANGARH E-510,511- 4th Phase, Riico Industrial Area, Madanganj- Kishangarh - District (Ajmer)

www.singalnaturalstones.com

STONEX MASTICE

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Dolgu ve yapistirma Marmi e pietre Mastic to fill and glue Marble & Stones

High Quality Polyester Mastic with Excellent Adhesive Power

Stonex Industries

+91-98290 52150

Plot No. 34, Krishna Nagar, Near Boring Chouraha, Kalwar Road, Jhotwara, Jaipur - 12 Mob.: +91-9116406370 | E-mail : stonexplus@gmail.com Web : www.stonexplus.com

WE PROVIDE TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED MANPOWER FOR YOUR INDUSTRY

Gangsaw Machine Operator EOT Crane/Derrick Crane Operator Block Cutter Machine Operator Hand Polisher Machine Operator CNC Machine Operator Edge Cutting Machine Operator Line Polishing Machine Operator Gantry Crane Operator Dressing Machine Operator Column Perfecting Machine Operator Wire Saw Machine Operator Slab, Tile Sales Staff Power Tools (Grinders, Cutters, etc.) Operator Factory Supervisor/Manager Electrical, Mechanical Maintenance Staff

Other Technical Staff for Marble, Granite, Quartz Stone, Glass Industries

STONE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (TRAINING DIVISION) “Rastogi House”, B 9 Vivekanand Marg, ‘C’ Scheme, Jaipur – 302001, Rajasthan Phone: 0141-2376171, 2379653 | Email: stctdmanpower@gmail.com | info@stonetec.org | www.stonetec.org V.J. CONSULTANCY SERVICES Chamber No.5, Basement Floor, 6, Vivekanand Marg, ‘C’ Scheme, Jaipur -302001, Rajasthan Phone: 0141 – 4050360 | Email: vikjaymanpower@gmail.com

JayBhavani MinechemPvt.Ltd.

Delta Diamond

STONE PLUS (INDIA) PVT.

AP Marble &

UV Stone Impex

N. V. Marbles

Mines Owner, P r o c e s s o r, Exporter

Manufacturer & Exporter of all kind of Granite & Marbles

Block No.73, Jay Bhavani Compound, Opposite +91-8128124490 jbmcstones@gmail.com Plazo Resort, Near Dumad Crossing, N.H. No. 8 www.jbmcstones.com Vadodra-390008

Indian and Italian Marbles & Manufacture Granite, Mop & Semi Precious r & Exporter Inlay Work

Retail & Wholesaler

Manufacture, Processor, Exporter

Mr. Rajul Singhal stoneplus.ritish@gmail.com, 9811111815 Mr. Ritish Singhal rajul@stoneplusindia.com 9811761780

Deals in Tiles, Granites, Marbles Sanitary etc.

Plot No. 118, Sri Venkatsubramaniyam Nagar Sy +91-44-32572531 diamondtools_delta@yahoo.co.in Manufacturer of all kind of diamond cutting tools for No. 772, Kundrathur Thirumudivakkam Raod +91-9841738373 www.deltadiamondtools.com stone industries Kundrathur, Chennai- 600069, Tamilnadu, India +91-9841738379

128, Asola Fatehpur Beri Road, Opp. Golden Tulip Hotel, New Delhi-110074

Mr. Pramod Kedia Bhalupali Chowk, Jharsuguda Road, Sambalpur, 9 4 3 7 5 7 9 5 3 3 apmarblesandtiles@gmail.com Odisha-768006 7008252362

Manufacture, Exporter and P ro j e c t Contractor

info@uvstoneimpex.com, www.uvstoneimpex.com

All Indian Natural Stone including Marble, Granite, Sandstone, Limestone, Slate, Quartzite, Flexible Thin Stone Veneers etc.

"Shyam Plaza", Near Pardaya Hospital, Sanganer, Jaipur-302029

Retailer

Marbel, Granite, Sand stone etc.

Mr.U.S.Sharma 9829253365 7375001000 7014829152

Plot No. 81, Bhawani Niketan Colony, Kamani Chouraha, Jhotwara, Jaipur-302012

nvmarble@yahoo.com, www.nvmarbles.com

Import marble, Blocks

Manufacturi ng, Importing Blocks