Our Story
Years ago LORTONE began as a small company that hand-built durable rock tumblers to satisfy the demands of the growing lapidary field. Now in its second generation of family ownership, LORTONE has always built products with one goal in mind: To deliver quality machines and honest value. Well-crafted machines, and those who make them, are our livelihood.
Our equipment is made in the Northwest with dedicated, local workers who live in our communities. As LORTONE customers already know, the benefits to manufacturing goods in the United States are extensive. Greater quality control, manufacturing flexibility, and true cost savings are powerful factors in today’s marketplace. While others may ship their manufacturing jobs offshore to increase their profits, we have been continuously producing lapidary machines in America since 1978. LORTONE is proud to continue the tradition of providing employment to talented and dedicated craftspeople.
LORTONE is a leading manufacturer of tumblers, saws, polishing arbors, and a supplier of packaged abrasives. While production methods have improved, our commitment to designing rugged, easily maintained equipment has been constant. Our customers know that when they purchase from Lortone, they will get quality products, competitive prices and a commitment to the industry that is unmatched.
With the retirement of the current owners, the tradition of quality Lortone lapidary equipment will continue with the new owners. Please see the contact page for more details.
International Dealers
Some of our equipment is configured for international markets. Due to the many different voltage and cord configurations, international equipment is not sold through US dealers. Please contact us directly for more information.
Ken's Gems Supplies, Inc.
Bay 18, 2219 35th Ave N.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2E 6W3
Canada
(403) 291-2912
kengem96@gmail.com
Mountain Gems
4611 Hastings Street
Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 2K6
Canada
(604) 298-5883
info@mountaingems.com
The Rockhound Shop
777 Cloverdale Avenue
Victoria, British Columbia V8X 2S6
Canada
(250) 475-2080
rockhoundshop@gmail.com
Tenorex GeoServices
336 Front Street
Quesnel, BC V2J 2K3
Canada
(778) 414-9199
info@tenorex.ca
Off. Mecc. Pasqualina Avenia, of Umberto Acampora
Via La Maria 42/B
Torre Del Greco NA 80059
Italy
(011) 390-8188 23377
Baier's Enkel Mag. Matzl
Westbahnstrasse 56-58
Wien A-1070
Austria
(011) 431-5237 251
office@baiers.at
Diamantex, S. A. de C. V.
Francisco I Madero 47 - 201. Col. Centro
Deleg. Cuauhtemoc,, Ciudad de México 6000
Mexico
compras@diamantex.com
Eagle Gem & Gifts Ltd
470 - 5th Street
Courtenay, BC V9N 1J8
Canada
(250) 897-0502
eaglegem@shawbiz.ca
Nichika Corporation
Choujou Higashimachi 200
Kitaku, Kyoto 603-0943
Japan
(+81) 75--431- 2990
mail@nichika-kyoto.com
Rotorua Lapidary Rock & Mineral Supplies
P O Box 569
Rotorua 3040
New Zealand
1120 Eruera Street
Rotorua 3040
New Zealand
(011) 647-3488 996
rotorualapidary@xtra.co.nz
AF & LA Lane t/a Aussie Sapphire
42 Glen Legh Road
Glen Innes, NSW 2370
Australia
(612) 673-2126 7
info@aussiesapphire.com.au
Bett Metal Sales
49-63 Spencer Street, Hockley
Birmingham B18 6DE
UK
(044) 012-1233 2413
info@bettsmetals.com
Gold N Treasures
1217 Canyon Street
Creston, B. C. V0B 1G0
Canada
(250) 428-4020
sales@goldntreasures.ca
SIA Biroteks Serviss
Dzirnavu str 104
Riga, Latvia LV-1050
Latvia
(011) 371-6728 7742
biroteks_serviss@e-teliamtc.lv
Smykkesten og Fritid I/S
Sturesvej 4
Melby 3370
Denmark
(011) 456-0647 709
stenogfritid@gmail.com
Lakeside Gems
29277 Highway 28
Bancroft, Ontario KOL 1CO
Canada
(613) 334-9668
linda@lakesidegems.com
Silververket Stockholm AB
Skanegatan 79
Stockholm 11635
Sweden
(468) 643-0404
charlotta@silververket.se
Gemcuts Pty Ltd
36A Smith Drive
Ballina, NSW 2478
Australia
(011) 612-6681 1686
brian@gemcuts.com.au
Hobbyland s. r. l.
Via Neglia 3
Legnano 20025
Italy
(011) 390-3314 81115
info@hobbyland.it
Prisma Marketing AB
Baverns Grand 14
Uppsala S-75319
Sweden
(011) 461-8360 136
rhfic@icloud.com