Articles Tagged with ''fabrication shops''

Industrial Automation for the Stone Industry from Wilson

Wilson Industrial Electric, Inc.

December 14, 2022

Wilson Industrial Electric, Inc. celebrates 40 years of innovative automation for the stone industry. Here at Wilson Industrial Electric, we produce a variety of stone processing equipment including: Blade Saws, Wire Saws, Cut Off Saws, Rip Saws, Polishers, Conveyor Lines and Turntables.

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New Fabrication Machinery Increases Output for Alaska Countertops

After significantly growing his stone side of the business, the Anchorage, AK-based fabricator tremendously heightened the shop’s production with the investment of three new machines from Park Industries

October 27, 2022

Three state-of-the-art fabrication machines contribute to a tremendous increase in production and efficiency for Alaska Countertops

Safety protocol for slab handling

Learn the proper measures needed to be taken when loading and unloading slabs in various situations on and off the jobsite

March 26, 2021

Safety should always be at the forefront when moving slabs around a warehouse, fabrication shop or on the jobsite. Whether transporting the large, heavy pieces of stone or quartz manually or with a forklift or crane, following safety procedures is a must.

Pursuing multi-family housing

North Carolina fabricator recently hires director to head multi-family division

February 16, 2021

With more than 30 years of experience, Majestic Kitchen & Bath Creations Inc. demonstrates steady growth with expansion into the multi-family housing market.

One-on-one with Aaron Crowley

Stone World magazine had the opportunity to talk to fabricator, innovator and inventor, Aaron Crowley, about how he got into the business and comes up with his invention ideas.

Jason Kamery

October 6, 2020

Stone World magazine had the opportunity to talk to fabricator, innovator and inventor, Aaron Crowley, about how he got into the business and comes up with his invention ideas.

GranQuartz’s tool management and productivity system

Ensuring a comprehensive CNC system

Mike Downey

September 8, 2020

GranQuartz, a leading distributor of supplies, tools and equipment used in the fabrication and maintenance of hard surfaces for residential, commercial and industrial end-markets, has developed a comprehensive CNC program together with vendor partners ADI and Zoller for offline productivity solutions for CNC customers.

A fabricator in the making

As Connor Stevens-Humphreys is about to head into his senior year of high school, the young man has taken an interest in the family business and is working part-time in his parents’ fabrication shop

Jennifer Richinelli

September 2, 2020

Based in Grand Junction, CO, Robert Stone, Inc. furnishes high-quality stone and quartz products for a variety of customized projects. For more than 25 years, the company has not only provided its full-service fabrication expertise to both the residential and commercial sectors, but it also runs a sandstone quarry and produces petrified wood slabs.

The necessity of clean water

Among the considerations for purchasing a water filtration system is the fact that many top-of-the-line fabrication equipment requires clean water to improve polish quality and extend machine life

James Bond

August 17, 2020

Water is the number one priority for the stone fabrication shop. Without it, we cannot operate. Effective recycling and proper safe disposal of waste is critical.

Fabricator Case Study

Driven by technology

From their CNC machine to their digital templating and software, technology plays an important role for GHB Marble

Jason Kamery

August 14, 2020

Opening its doors four years ago, GHB Marble in North Hills, CA, started from nothing and has continually worked to expand its business since it started.

What to look for in a water recycling system

Before making an investment, take time to evaluate your shop’s specific needs and requirements

Paula Perry

August 3, 2020

Among the components of keeping a shop clean is having an efficient water recycling system. But when it comes to making such an investment, some fabricators might not know what exactly makes a system complete and which one is best for their shop.

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

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