The Natural Stoneshow 2013 / 30th April - 2nd May 2013
Stone Federation Village
Meet the UK’s premier stone producers, consultancies and masonry companies in the Village at the centre of the exhibition.
As well as being able to see the goods and services of the Federation’s members who exhibit, there is also a help desk where visitors can find the answers to their questions on stone selection, fixing and maintenance. A series of live demonstrations are also planned to showcase the stonemasonry skills which the Federation does so much to champion.
The Stone Federation will also be launching its new Sustainability Award at the show. The winner will be announced at the end of the Tuesday morning session of the Natural Stone & Building and Conservation Conference situated in the South Gallery Rooms accessed through the back of the exhibition halls.
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Silver Bed limestone used to stunning effect from Creeton Quarry (part of the Johnston Quarry Group)
2011 Village Preview
From premier stone producers and masonry companies to consumables and consultancies, Stone Federation members cover all bases, with the expanded Stone Federation Village at the hub of the show.
Highlights include Johnsons Wellfield one of the UK leaders in sustainable engineered natural stone. Their intricate planters adorning Tudor Square, Sheffield offer an insight into the advances made in ‘Yorkstone’ production and the degree to which previous manufacturing boundaries have been surpassed through a continued investment in the latest ‘low energy’ production technology.
Other UK quarrier members exhibiting include Albion Stone, Realstone, Great Tew Farm Partnership, Bath Stone, Creeton Quarry, Lovell Purbeck and Forest of Dean Stone Firms.
International members Geigerand Solnhofen Stone Group will be promoting a range of German limestone’s and sandstones with both companies featuring in past Award winning UK projects.
Leading stonemasonry companies in restoration, conservation and New Build will be in attendance including Group Monument Master Stone Masons and The Stonewest Group. Stonewest boast an impressive portfolio of recent projects including the multi award winning preservation of St Paul’s Cathedral, the refurbishment of St Pancras International and The World Square project -Trafalgar Square.
Specialist knowledge from the industry’s most respected consultancies will be available from BRE, Sandberg, Harrison Goldman and PGWA & Associates. Whether it’s guidance on the selection and use of stone, expertise on the implementation of European standards and ISO9001 compliant management systems or UKAS accredited laboratory testing, help is at hand.
The stone cleaning ‘façade gommage’ system from Thomann-Hanry will be presented emphasising its sustainability credentials with no water or chemicals used throughout the process.
In the adhesive market, Ardex UK will be exhibiting a range of tile adhesives and grouts which benefit from their ‘Rapidry Formula Technology’ and Mapei will promote their ‘Ultraflex S2 Quick’ a high performance, highly flexible adhesive with significant environmental advantages being developed with 20 per cent recycled material.
And for the cleaning and sealing of your natural stone, Lithofin will present their market leading range including the new MN Stain Stop Eco, a ready to use impregnator which is water based and nearly odourless.
Albion Stone's Portland limestone at 20 Gracechurch Street London
Basebed Bath Stone at Portavo House supplied by The Bath Stone Group
Jura limestone used internally at Nina Tower Hong Kong from the Solnhofen Stone Group
Johnson Wellfield
Tudor Square Sheffied sustainably processed Yorkstone planters manufactured by Johnson Wellfield.
Stonewest
St Pauls Cathedral South Churchyard - using a combination of Purbeck stones the footprint of the Cloisters and Chapter House have been meticulously recreated by Stonewest
ARDEX
St David's shopping centre Cardiff ARDEX X 7001W white adhesive was used to fix 8 000m² of limestone floor tiling throughout the malls..
