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Granite Transformations’ agglomerate surfacing is a versatile material that is widely used for domestic and commercial applications. The UK company is keen to expand its products' architectural use in the cruise sector.

Mary Bond, Editor in Chief

November 14, 2009

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

Although similar in composition to quartz surfacing or engineered stone, Granite Transformations’ material has a distinctive manufacturing process, making it lighter and slimmer without sacrificing strength, the company said. Composed of around 95% natural material blended with a high performance polymer resin, it is offered in granite, quartz, recycled glass and mosaic materials.

Coming in a palette of more than 60 colours and patterns, the product fits on top of existing materials and can be used for flat and vertical surfaces, as well as flooring.

Granite Transformations’ products are ASTM tested and UNI ES IS0 certificated for heat, impact, scratch and stain resistance. Whilst not IMO-approved, they have been used in fitting out cruise ships. The company said testing and certification is discussed with the architects and designers at the outset to ensure all parties are satisfied.

About the Author

Mary Bond

Editor in Chief

Mary Bond is Group Director, Seatrade Cruise a division within Informa Markets and responsible for the Seatrade portfolio of global cruise events, print and online cruise publishing.

Mary is also the publisher and editor-in-chief of Seatrade Cruise News and Seatrade Cruise Review magazine.

Mary has worked in the shipping industry for 39 years, first for Lloyd’s Register of Shipping before joining Seatrade’s editorial team in 1985.

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