British CNC machinery manufacturers ASM in Bolton, Lancashire, have become exclusive UK distributors of Spanish Tacoba marble and granite sawing and polishing machinery.

The machines include bench saws, bridge saws, edge polishers, surface polishers, Jenny Lind polishers and bush hammering machines. Prices range from £8,000 to £120,000.

Mick Howarth, ASM managing director, says: "I'm very excited about the partnership with Tacoba as ASM are able to offer high quality and highly reliable marble and granite equipment with the local back up and expertise of ASM's service team."

ASM have also appointed an exclusive representative for stone machinery throughout Ireland. They are Fitzpatrick Stone.

Based in Lough Doolin, Co Clare, Fitzpatrick Stone are well established masonry suppliers. They take responsibility for the demonstration, sales, servicing and supply of spares of all ASM's machinery throughout Southern and Northern Ireland.

Mick Howarth, Managing Director of ASM, commented: "We are delighted to have appointed such a well respected masonry supplier as our Irish representative.

"At ASM, we are meticulous in ensuring that everything we do is quality managed to the highest standards. We are confident that Fitzpatrick Stone will not only be able to manage the extensive levels of interest shown for our products throughout Ireland, but that they will also be able to mirror our high standards."

John Fitzpatrick of Fitzpatrick Stone, added: "I am delighted that this opportunity to represent ASM throughout Ireland has been created, and am excited about the challenges this opportunity presents to the company."

For ASM Tel: 01204 554550. Fitzpatrick Stone Tel: 00353 (0)6570 7409.