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elements by Durcon is molded from a proprietary blend of fine quartz, epoxy resin and at least 10 percent recycled post-consumer glass, the material is solid, non-porous, never requires sealing, and is homogenous in consistency. Its unique manufacturing process produces an incredibly silky smooth and durable countertop surface. Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and other high-traffic surface applications, this material is non-porous and never requires sealing. Satisfying stringent health and safety codes, elements is NSF certified and is low-VOC emitting. According to the company, elements offers the highest heat resistance of any material on the market. Made in the U.S.A., elements features a contemporary look that is silky smooth, timeless and clean, making it a new and exciting countertop surface option for any traditional or contemporary design.

The Martint Environmental M-Press range of filter presses produce filter cake with a solids content of 30 to 60 percent and crystal clear filtrate. The M-Press is available with capacities ranging from 0.1 ft³ to 500 ft³, plate sizes from 300mm x 300mm (12 in.) to 2000mm x 2000mm (79 in.) and with various cake thicknesses, ensuring that Martint Environmental has a filter press to suit your requirements. Martint Environmental is able to offer the M-Press with varying levels of automation, ranging from simple manual filter presses, to completely automated filter press treatment systems that require minimal operator input.

The ProCollector from SL-Laser takes the guesswork and inaccuracy out of complicated templates, and generates a CAD file on the jobsite that can be easily transmitted back to the shop via email. No more hauling fragile full-sized templates - save fuel, truck or van costs, and labor time instantly. Since the system is no larger than a suitcase, a templater can easily use a small car to drive from jobsite to jobsite.

SL-Laser Systems' ProDirector 4 layout system offers custom nested slab layout by projecting digitized contour drawings of the parts onto the slab in bright green laser light. The software allows the user to move and rotate each piece into place with an easy-to-use remote control. Parts can be quickly moved around or shifted as a grouped nest to get the best position for vein pattern or avoiding fissures and imperfections in the slab. Once in the nest is in place, the laser images are marked on the slab and moved along to the bridge saw and router. The laser light image on the slab offers an incredibly useful tool for homeowner approval that will definitely create a memorable experience and word-of-mouth referrals.

VIC International now offers the Slot TRT gantry saw from Denver. The saw was designed for simplicity, precision, performance and quality. The saw is simple to use with a rotating and tilting table that has positive stops at -45, 0, 45, and 90 degrees. The Siemens controller displays the x-, y- and z-axis and has next cut indexing. Linear guides assure precision, and because the saw is unibody, the table will always be square with the gantry. Standard features include a high performance 12-hp motor, remote control and laser mounted on the saw head for blade alignment, bellows covers for all machined surfaces and centralized lubrication.

ITW Plexus® has added a UV Stone Repair adhesive to its lineup of products. The adhesive is used when a fast permanent repair is needed to fix scratches, chips, gouges, cracks, and nicks on Natural and Engineered Stone. This adhesive incorporates a proprietary "Curing Sheet" that ensures a tack-free permanent repair. The adhesive is a single component acrylic that requires no mixing and is cured with a low dose of UV (Ultraviolet) light (385nm). Plexus' UV Stone Repair adhesive is non-yellowing, UV stable, and will not scratch or mar.

ACCU-SEAM VGi-1 specialty seaming system designed for use on all natural, engineered and "green" types of slab countertop products. The VGi-1, or Variable Geometry/Inside Corner, system gives countertop fabricators the ability adjust their inside mitered corner seams with each individual kitchen's varied geometry or the inside angles of the cabinets. The VGi-1 offers fabricators the ability to perform a curved inside mitered corner seam. The product eliminates the traditionally more difficult method of performing a sharp-angled turn in the mitered seam.