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Articles Tagged with ''countertop fabricators ''

artificial intelligence

5 Amazing AI Tools and Ideas That Every Stone Countertop Shop Can Implement

Artificial intelligence is no longer just for big tech, but becoming an everyday operating advantage for fabricators who are willing to take the leap and begin
Rich Katzmann
Rich Katzmann
May 6, 2026

Many of the most useful AI tools in our industry can be built and used by owners, sales leaders and managers with only a working understanding of how modern AI tools behave.


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Northeast Stone Fabricator Enhances Customer Service Experience

March 21, 2026

Keystone Marble and Granite announced its enhanced custom countertops fabrication services in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. With its enhanced services, the company offers an even wider range of custom countertop fabrication options to meet its clients’ needs and requirements.


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California's STOP Act Sets Strictest Silica Rules in U.S. for Stone Fabricators

The legislation, authored by State Senator Caroline Menjivar, D-San Fernando Valley, is a direct response to what public health officials have called an epidemic of accelerated silicosis among engineered stone countertop workers in California.
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
March 13, 2026

California's Silicosis Training, Outreach and Prevention (STOP) Act, the most aggressive state-level regulation targeting silica exposure in the stone countertop fabrication industry, took full effect on January 1, 2026, after Governor Gavin Newsom signed it into law on October 13, 2025.


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AI Talk Is Everywhere -- Where Does a Countertop Fabricator Begin?

Rich Katzmann
Rich Katzmann
March 9, 2026

The real question is not whether artificial intelligence matters to fabricators. It is where to begin in a way that produces measurable financial results.


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The Countertop Factory

How to Grow a Countertop Fabrication Shop

During a recent Fabricator Forum moderated by the Natural Stone Institute, stone industry professionals shared experiences and advice about how to successfully expand their business
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
March 6, 2026

Geoffrey Gran of The Countertop Factory (TCF) Midwest & Southwest and Robert Wiemann of Sarto Countertops in Saint Marys, KS, shared insight into how they navigated a path of expansion.


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Fabricators Discuss Pros and Cons of Chip Repair

From workforce hurdles to revenue potential, countertop fabricators break down the realities of stone repair services
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
February 13, 2026

A group of countertop fabricators discussed the challenges and opportunities of offering repair services during a recent industry roundtable discussion, identifying workforce training, pricing strategy and the growing complications of porcelain countertops as key concerns.


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SmartKitchen by Gamadecor (Part of the Porcelanosa Group) Brings Kitchen Design into the Future

October 25, 2024

At the core of the Gamadecor Smart Kitchen is its innovative concealed cooking plate, equipped with dual technology, which is hidden under the surface.


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ISFA Offers Training on Porcelain Fabrication Process

July 10, 2023

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), along with Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces by Daltile, has developed an educational event to train fabricators on all facets of the porcelain fabrication process.


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Video: Steps to Follow When Sealing Natural Stone

Two industry experts share tips with fabricators about protecting natural stone countertops
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
October 12, 2022

Industry professionals demonstrate to fabricators attending the Omaha Stone Summit the proper method to seal natural stone 


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Inside the Shop

Facility Upgrade Advances Growth of Stone Shop

Old World Granite & Stone (TX) experienced tremendous growth in production when the owners made a large investment in automated equipment
October 11, 2022

Old World Granite & Stone (TX) experienced tremendous growth in production when the owners made a large investment to upgrade their fabrication shop with machinery from Park Industries


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