The Stone Review – Issue 2 March 2024

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D Zambelis offers a wide range of tooling and machinery for the stone industry. Their premises in Essex hold a large tooling stock for next-day delivery, a machinery showroom for demonstrations and a new CAD/CAM training academy.

Proudly representing Italian machinery manufacturers, they supply a vast range of bridge saws, CNCs and water and air clarification systems. Their tooling range covers diamond blades, CNC tools, chemicals and abrasives, with strong technical advice and support.

Industry Spotlight: Christine Ellis, Vetter UK 

Christine Ellis has worked in the stone industry for more than a decade and is now the assistant business development specialist at Vetter UK, a division of Laing O'Rourke. We speak to her about the many ways the sector can do more to support and encourage women to consider a career in construction. Watch the full length version at https://www.stonespecialist.com 

Latest News 

Applications open for The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust and Heritage Crafts Sustainability Award 

Landmark stone home to be built in England's smallest county. 

Wells Stone Carving Festival returns on 4-6 May.

Sculptor creates Ernest Shackleton memorial for Westminster Abbey 

Three new surfaces added to Laminam's I Naturali range. 

Feature Project: Andrew Wiles Building | Scribble Stone Inspire 

In this interview we speak with Alyssia Murphy, operations manager at Scribble Stone in Halifax about their involvement in the paving of the Andrew Wiles building at Oxford University – a highly complex project that has more than stood the test of time. 

We also hear about Alyssia's journey in stone and the importance of supporting other women in the industry. Watch the full length version at https://www.stonespecialist.com