SK Stones is fully equipped both technically and aesthetically. Here we understand what great responsibilities we get our selves into when we treat these charismatic children of nature. All technical facilities we have are up to date and in class of their own, but what we treasure most is not the technical excellence rather we are proud on what we have been able to produce through our creative minds and our dedicated team. These Stones are part of our lives, an essential one which gives its colors, its soul and its amazing attitude to lighten the dark areas of our surroundings. This is a treasure and it is treasured by SK Stones.

The world’s most beautiful slate comes from Norway. Minera Norge AS (former Skifer & Naturstein AS) is the leading slate producer in Scandinavia and exports throughout the world. We produce slate at three different locations: Alta, Oppdal and Otta.

With three locations we can deliver three types of slate that is quite different in appearance and color and in utilization potential. That gives us the possibility to meet the customers demand in all areas where slate may be used. Minera Norge AS realized sales for 160 million NOK and they have 170 employees. Slate form the 3 different locations are of utmost quality and have therefore been used in the most prestiges projects world wide.

CarraraMarmotec responds to the international market challenges by introducing important news: next edition of the Fair will see the opening of a new 10.000 sqm pavilion. This space enlargement will bring in a higher number of Exhibitors and allow a reduction of the participation fees, areal and tangible support to the companies.

CarraraMarmotec 2006 does things in a big way and throws down the gauntlet: it will increase its indoor exhibition areas (50% more than last year) to attract higher numbers of exhibitors, at least 25% more, and will reduce its prices to support the companies which are hit hard by a difficult economic trend which is affecting Italian marble exports.

Stone Middle East 2006 is held at the prestigious Beirut International Exhibition & Leisure Center (BIEL). It matches needs to solutions. The show attracts trade buyers, architects, contractors, stone products manufacturers and processors, and specifiers from throughout Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region.

Reserve Exhibit Space at ASCTEX Today! To grow and prosper in today's competitive environment, it's crucial to continually expose your products to new audiences in new markets.

ASCTEX/NeoCon Chicago, the largest of the 4 events is ready to help you extend your reach across North America as never before. In 2005 we had the largest show ever with over 46,000 attendees and the top tile and stone factories from around the world. Make sure not to miss out on 2006 which promises to be an even more exciting and rewarding event. Send in your space application today by filling it out online at www.asctex.com or contact Michael Coburn directly today at info@asctex.com or (561) 863-4744.