Articles by Jennifer Richinelli

During a Fabricator Forum held earlier this year during The International Surface Event (tise), one fabricator raised a question about how to deal with the demands of multiple builders at one time. Industry veteran Geoffrey Gran of The Countertop Factory and Tim Zeng of Zeng Countertops & Surfaces offer their insights.

Since 1966, the company currently known as Yellowstone Rock has been a reliable source of travertine – supplying its material to high-profile projects throughout the U.S.

Erdoğan Akbulak, chairman and co-founder of Silkar Stone, passed away on January 12, 2026. He played a defining role in transforming Turkish natural stone from a supply-driven commodity into a value-oriented architectural material.

Dry-Treat demonstrated how to prep and seal quartzite for a successful installation.

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.

Fabricators from New Mexico and the surrounding region participated for a day of education, networking and live demonstrations.

Lavishly designed in soapstone, COTE Vegas is the fourth of its kind to open under the direction of Seoul-born restaurateur Simon Kim of Gracious Hospitality Management.

Rockheads Group member Hershel Margaretten of Imperial Marble & Granite was recognized for his leadership, willingness to share and how he has successfully grown his fabrication business.

PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dance was chosen as the 2026 Color of the Year to be "a whisper of calm in a noisy world."

Armina Stone founder Emre Basman shares insight into his company’s path for growth and his philosophy of upholding a high-quality standard for producing superior stone products.