World Stonex (www.worldstonex.com), an Online Portal to Promote the Natural Stone Industry, was launched in Bangalore (India) during the STONA 2004 Trade Fair.

worldstonex.com provides a platform to find stones (marble, granite, sandstone, limestone, state, and other natural stones), monuments & artifacts, stone related machines, diamond tools & spares as well as detailed profiles on companies supplying these items. This portal is bound to make the stone trade simpler and create new exposure in the world stone markets.

Austin, Texas February 24, 2004--worldstonex.com offers an unique solution to help stone suppliers increase their sales and for the buyers to have unparalleled access to the supplier in an easy and efficient manner. The portal has several useful features like customized tools to request quotes, information, and other information. Therefore, suppliers and quarry owners can continuously receive inquiries from new buyers world wide and get access to unlimited trade opportunities.

Given China's dominant role in the stone market, all the information on the portal and the incoming trade inquiries can be viewed in the Chinese language.

Furthermore, the portal provides access to cutting edge stone industry news, information, and research. It also provides comprehensive coverage of trade fairs and other industry events.

For additional information, please visit http://www.worldstonex.com

About World Stonex
www.worldstonex.com is an online portal connecting buyers & sellers in the natural stone industry. It provides a platform to find marble, granite, sandstone, limestone, slate and other natural stones, monuments & artifacts, and stone related machines, diamond tools & spares.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dilip Bagla
World Stonex
http://www.worldstonex.com

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