2008 Supplier Profile
Welcome to another edition of our annual Supplier Profiles feature.
We are happy to report that this is the 10th edition of this annual guide featuring a virtual who’s who in the surfacing supply industry. This section features some of the biggest allies of fabricators like yourselves and gives them a chance to speak directly to you, the backbone of the industry. We hope you take the time to read about these companies, and we feel by doing so, you will gain insight on how they serve the fabricator and how they can work within your business plans. All of these companies regularly show their appreciation of the value of the fabricator and we hope you recognize their continued support of you, as well as their understanding of what you do on a regular basis, which is at the heart of what makes the industry prosper.
Avonite Surfaces
For more than 25 years, Avonite has been the partner of choice in the solid surface industry for leading-edge fabricators. We’ve been steadfast in what sets us apart from the “me, too” alternatives available in the marketplace. Since 1983, we’ve been all about innovation — innovation that makes a difference for you and for your customers.
In the tough times we’re all experiencing, it’s important to have a partner committed to your continued success. Avonite Surfaces will continue to serve our fabricators with the best quality available in the United States. American manufacturing of our products means product availability, consistency and the highest service available anywhere in the industry.
Avonite is the leader in sustainable design in the surfacing industry. Since 1996, we’ve produced Recycled Products. Today’s Recycled Products contain a minimum of 40 percent recycled content in a color palette that allows you to use Recycled Products on any project, big or small. The Custom Sheet Size program gives you, the fabricator, an active role in sustainable design. Simply by ordering specific sheet dimensions for projects like wet wall applications, you can eliminate cutting and seaming. This prevents significant amounts of waste, saves you time and labor and reduces the fuel required to transport and dispose of the waste.
Avonite Surfaces brings a portfolio of products you can’t find anywhere else in the industry, infusing distinctive color into your customers’ designs. Our products have always been inspired and unique, from the translucence of the Glass Series to the spectacular depth of our Metallics.
Simply put, we have everything you need to create an experience that can’t be achieved with ordinary solid surface companies. Today more than ever, you need a partner you can trust. For astute and resourceful fabricators, that partner is Avonite Surfaces.
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Mystera Solid Surface
Mystera solid surface presents a great opportunity for residential fabrication in bath vanity tops and shower walls, in addition to more traditional kitchen fabrication. Commercial fabrication, using Mystera products, is also rapidly growing as more architects and designers are specifying Mystera products in a variety of applications.
For the residential bathroom, Mystera offers both 2-cm and ½-in. thick material for vanity tops and ¼-in. panels, with trim and accessories, for showers and tub surrounds. A new program rolling out this fall is an Integral Top and Bowl finished vanity top that is ready to install.
The Mystera 2-cm Vanity Program was built on giving the retail customer, designers and builders the look of 2-cm stone, while reducing the fabrication costs. No labor is required to build up an edge profile, the loose backsplash is installed in the field and 27-in.-wide sheets eliminate waste. Mystera 2-cm x 27-in. x 144-in. sheets are the key to improving profits. Sheets are also available in standard ½-in. x 30-in. x 144-in. sheets for any application, including bath vanity tops.
The new ITB finished vanity tops are available in four colors and widths of 25, 31, 37 and 49 in.. These tops have an integral solid surface sink and 1-in. edge profile with an ogee finish on the front edge.
Shower panels are offered in ¼-in. thickness and seven sizes of panels. Widths of 36, 48, and 60 in. are available in both 72- and 96-in. heights. A 60- x 60-in. panel is also available. The Gallery product line is only offered in ½-in. thick panels for shower walls, but all sizes stated above can be ordered. Mystera vanity tops and wet walls will make your company a leader in bath surfaces.
Mystera solid surface products are also being placed in kitchens of distinction, using creative inlays and edge detail not feasible in stone or quartz products. The applications for Mystera in the home continue into the wet bar, home office and laundry.
With significant growth potential in the residential construction market, Mystera is seeing its greatest growth in commercial markets. You can recommend Mystera for the next bank countertop remodel, restaurant tables, hotel vanity tops and shower walls.
Mystera solid surface will drive your sales and profits like no other surface.
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Omni Cubed, Inc.
Omni Cubed, Inc. is a Northern California-based engineering and manufacturing company providing high quality, innovative tooling for the stone and solid surface industries. The management team has more than 25 years of experience in mechanical design, engineering and machining, and more than 20 years of experience working in and with stone fabrication companies. The company retains as top priority excellent customer service and being honest and fair in all business transactions.
The Omni Cubed team’s passion for creating outstanding stone tools began in 2003 when four goal-driven friends recognized the industry niche that could be filled through the application of their mechanical engineering, manufacturing, machining, patenting and stone fabrication knowledge. Since that time, Omni Cubed has successfully launched five major product lines consisting of more than 32 product models of countertop strengtheners, seam-setting tools, lamination clamps, material handling carts and backsplash polishing workstations. The company continues to release new and innovative tools each year, and exhibits regularly at the top tradeshows in the industry.
Omni Cubed products are designed to provide reductions in time, labor and money spent on countertop fabrication, installation and related processes. The products are proudly engineered, manufactured and assembled in the USA to ensure quality and reliability. Omni Cubed has seen demand for their products steadily increase over the past five years despite competition from “copy-cat” and cheaply-made foreign knock-off products. The Omni Cubed team values feedback about their products, and encourages fabrication companies to contact them any time with suggestions or comments.
Omni Cubed, Inc.
1390 Broadway, Ste. B155
Placerville, CA 95667
Toll Free 877-311-1976
sales@omnicubed.com
www.omnicubed.com
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Water Treatment Technologies
Water Treatment Technologies’ customers have saved over 3.5 billion gal. of drinking water. And in the process WTT has provided their customers with Crystal Clear Recycled Water — safe for all the equipment in their fabrication facility. The patented EnviroSystem™ and ClearTech are the industry’s only water filtration and recycling system designed exclusively for the stone fabrication industry. The crystal clear water they provide is filtered down to less than 2 microns for all your polishing and waterjet needs. Both provide 100 percent closed loop, zero discharge systems.
Our Concentrator is the ultimate bag system and is designed to work unlike other bag systems on the market. It can stand alone or be combined with our ClearTech or EnviroSystem™. Water Treatment Technologies is the industry expert, and they have the only water systems approved by all the major manufacturers for use with their equipment — all without the use of flocculants or harmful chemicals, so their system will not cause any problems for your equipment.
When you purchase a system from WTT, you receive a complete package. Each system is designed specifically for your particular shop, its equipment and your requirements. WTT’s project managers work with you to ensure a smooth installation and their professional crew will install your new system and train your staff — on-site. WTT’s family of customers rave about the simplicity of maintaining their system and their superior customer service; and stand behind our systems with the strongest warranty in the industry, because they know that water is the backbone of every shop.
With over 600 systems installed, it is clear there is only one company that can satisfy all your water recycling needs — Water Treatment Technologies.
6 Merrill Industrial Drive
Hampton, NH 03842
Phone: 603-758-1900
Fax: 603-758-1999
www.watertreatmentonline.com
info@watertreatmentonline.com
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Chemcore Industries Inc.
Chemcore Industries Inc. is the manufacturer/distributor of Dovae Solid Surface, as well as one of the largest wholesale sink companies in the U.S.
Dovae Solid Surface has more than 100 colors and patterns in both 100 percent acrylic and acrylic blend. Fabricators can buy DIRECT, eliminating middleman markup.
With more than 35,000 sinks in stock, Chemcore has what you want NOW and can ship direct to you today if ordered before 3 p.m. CST. Chemcore has six stainless steel lines, two solid surface lines, two copper sink lines, hammered nickel sinks, granite, porcelain and more.
Chemcore has warehouses in Austin, Texas and in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Call toll free, 866-243-6267.
P.O.Box 17155, Austin, TX 78760
Fax: 512-243-9090
www.chemcoreindustries.com or www.dovae.com
sales@dovae.com
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Karran and Lansen Sinks
Karran Sinks
Selecting the right sink to permanently bond to solid surface, stone and laminate is extremely important. Fabricators across the country are choosing Karran Sinks. With a network of stocking distributors and an extensive distribution center in southern Indiana with more than 15,000 sinks in stock, Karran sinks are available wherever you are.
Karran sinks are offered in both undermount and drop-in models. They are made from one of the densest and most durable 100 percent acrylic resins available in the world today. Warranted for 50 years and guaranteed never to stain or thermal crack, you will have confidence in every Karran sink that you install. All undermount models can be seamlessly bonded under all brands of solid surface, as well as laminate.
A recent introduction to the Karran line has been the Landin, a large bowl/small bowl undermount sink with an integrated, recessed faucet deck.
Karran USA
P.O. Box 667, Vincennes, IN 47591
Tel: 866-452-7726 • Fax: 812-885-2440
www.karran.com • E-mail: info@karran.com
Lansen Sinks
Lansen Sinks offers one of the most comprehensive and diverse lines of stainless steel sinks available today. Divided into three series, they offer the customer endless choices in style, finish and budget. The Profile Series is a collection of undermount and drop-in models. The undermount models are produced from 18-gauge, 18/10 stainless steel with a satin finish. The drop-in models range in thickness from 20 to 18 gauge and are also finished with an elegant satin finish.
The Select Series comprises 11 stylish undermount models produced from the finest 18-gauge stainless steel. Bowls are finished with a brushed satin finish while the deck is finished with a mirror polish.
Redefining the meaning of modern elegance is the Elite Series, a collection of uniquely styled sinks that are sure to be a talking point in any kitchen. They are made from 16-gauge stainless steel and are available in both double, single and apron front models.
Lansen Sinks has a large distribution center centrally located in southern Indiana with more than 10,000 sinks in stock and a network of stocking distributors across the country.
Lansen Sinks
P.O. Box 667, Vincennes, IN 47591
Tel: 866-452-7726 • Fax: 812-885-2440
www.lansensinks.com • E-mail: info@lansensinks.com
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Federal Saw & Tool Companies Inc.
FEDERAL SAW & TOOL is not your typical supplier, in that we supply the granite, cabinet, solid surface, natural stone and engineered stone industries, along with floor restoration companies and woodworkers, making us a one-stop shop for fabricators. This means you don’t have to deal with a multitude of supply companies to get what you need. We also stock what we offer, alleviating the hassle of waiting for multiple shipments from different manufacturers.
We offer thousands of products from such well known and respected manufacturers as Alpha, Cyclone, Italdiamant, Flex, Barranca Diamond, Makita, Diamond Productions, FS Tool, Velepec, Dry-Treat, Southeast Tool, Freud, K-Bond, Surebonder and more. Federal Saw also offers a diverse line of abrasives from industry leaders like Joest, 3M, Rhyno, Mirka, Fandelli, Eagle and True Grit. Our new lines include FESTOOL, Omni Cubed Sink-Savers and Seam Setters, as well as Superior Stone Products.
Are you a solid surface company getting in to granite? Or a granite company getting in to solid surface? We’ve helped hundreds of fabricators make the transition. Federal Saw & Tool is a family-owned company staffed by fabricators that have used the products the company sells, offering quality, proven products that make a fabricator’s job easier.
5679 70th Ave. N.,
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727-526-0127 • Fax: 727-526-0128 • Toll Free: 866-FED-SAW1 (333-7291)
www.tools4granite.com • www.tools4solidsurface.com
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HSF/Kormax
The Kormax shower base, from Hard Surface Fabrications Inc., the winner of the 2006 Surface Fabrication Best Commercial Design Award, is custom-made from acrylic solid surface material and sold exclusively to the fabricator. Each base is made to fit your shape and dimensional needs using a thermal forming process to create a durable and beautiful product. They come standard with a center located drain hole, perimeter interior coved corners and installation instructions. To facilitate special job locations, the drain may be placed within 12 in. from any side. Each base has a single threshold on the long side (ST), and thresholds may be omitted on some special orders. Curved corner trim moldings are available. The shower bases are available in Corian, LG HI-MACS, Staron, Meganite and Gibraltar. HSF/KORMAX is an ISSFA company member, has more than 19 years of experience and satisfied customers to back it up. Fax us your request and receive your cost in a few hours; order a base and we’ll strive to ship it in 20 workdays.
KORMAX, a division of Hard Surface Fabrications Inc.
810 S. Beiger St.,
Mishawaka, IN 46544
574-259-4843 • Fax: 574-259-4844
Everett@hsfkormax.com • www.hardsurfacekormax.com
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Select Machinery Inc.
We are dedicated to supplying you with the most advanced equipment to best serve the needs of your woodworking or solid surfacing business. We specialize in high-quality European & U.S. machinery and equipment. From Striebig Vertical Panel Saws to hand-held sanders — we can set up and service your entire shop.
Web site: www.selectmachineryinc.com
Telephone: 800-789-2323
Fax: 718-896-3830
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Surface Fabrication & Design Expo
Surface Fabrication & Design Expo is the only international trade event dedicated to the countertop industry. Owned and produced by Cygnus Expositions, the event provides fabricators, designers, architects, specifiers and other surface professionals the opportunity to gain the education, product knowledge and contacts necessary to stay competitive in this ever-evolving industry. Whether you are looking for unparalleled education or a comprehensive product showcase, Surface Fabrication & Design Expo is your complete resource. NEW TO THE EXPO: The Concrete Countertop Pavilion located on the exhibit hall floor, and the Concrete Countertop Industry Conference that will be a special feature of the all new conference program.
www.SFDExpo.com • 800-827-8009
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