Articles by Jennifer Richinelli

John Kilfoyle of United Marble Fabricators in Watertown, MA

Working with compact sintered stone and porcelain slabs

While still fairly new to the market, alternative stone products such as compact sintered stone and porcelain slabs are becoming design options, causing fabricators to learn the best ways to fabricate them and educate their customers

Jennifer Richinelli

Jason Kamery

February 6, 2019

As with almost anything, over time things and people evolve and change. What was popular at one time, might soon be a thought in the past. Often technology contributes to these transitions. This definitely holds true in the fabrication world.

Stone Column: Every company has a story

Jennifer Richinelli

February 6, 2019

A few times a year, we feature quarry articles from various areas of North America – and often Europe and Latin America too. Like most companies I write about, what I always find most interesting is the story behind the ownership or people who work there. When I have the opportunity to visit the site, it’s even better.

Texas limestone creates country chic living

Jennifer Richinelli

January 16, 2019

With dramatic views of the Texas Hill Country as a backdrop, the design of a new private residence set on a 10-acre site in the Cordillera Ranch subdivision in Boerne TX, was influenced by its natural setting from the initial planning phase.

Boston hotel bar receives swanky redesign

Jennifer Richinelli

January 16, 2019

Set on Tremont Street in the historic city of Boston, MA, the Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel experienced a transformation last year which exudes modern luxury.

Throwback Thursday to a visit with cast members of The Sopranos

Jennifer Richinelli

January 10, 2019

It only makes sense that on the 20^th anniversary of the HBO hit television series The Sopranos we flashback to when former Stone World editor Michael Reis and I had the opportunity to meet several cast members from the show.

Stone Fabricator Market Forecast for 2019

The general consensus for a group of fabricators who were recently polled for Stone World’s annual Purchasing Plan Survey is optimistic, with many expecting sales to grow in the coming year

Jennifer Richinelli

January 7, 2019

Every January, Stone World reports the statistics found in a purchasing plan survey conducted by the Clear Seas Research Department at BNP Media (Stone World’s parent company), and the results for 2019 are encouraging. The survey polled fabricators from diverse-sized shops based throughout the U.S..

Solid Surfaces Unlimited, based in Sterling Heights, MI

Increasing stone production with robotic technology

While Solid Surfaces Unlimited has served other industries through the years, the stone sector has become its primary market and the company has invested in state-of-the-art equipment to meet the demand

Jennifer Richinelli

January 7, 2019

Solid Surfaces Unlimited, based in Sterling Heights, MI, has been serving mid and southern Michigan for more than three decades. Cesar Rastelli initially established the company as a cabinet business 40 years ago, and in the late 1980s began manufacturing solid surface products.

Jennifer Richinelli

January 7, 2019

As we often do at the end of the year, myself and our staff took some time to look back on 2018 to reflect on what we have done and come up with some fresh ideas for our readers. And in particular, 2019 is an important year to put some special plans into place, as we will be celebrating Stone World’s 35th anniversary.

Marmomac 2018 in VeronaFiere in Verona, Italy

Marmomac broadens its reach in the stone industry

Each year, the annual international stone exhibition in Verona, Italy, demonstrates how new show features and a strong marketing campaign have contributed to increased attendanc

Jennifer Richinelli

December 13, 2018

If the crowds in the aisles at Marmomac 2018 are an indicator of the state of the stone industry, it appears things are on the upswing. Throughout the four-day event, the halls on the fairgrounds of VeronaFiere in Verona, Italy, were filled with 68,000 stone industry professionals.

A leader in innovation

Jennifer Richinelli

December 3, 2018

Always on the leading edge, Cereser Marmi S.p.A. has continuously invested in research and development, as well as technology, to offer its customers unique high-quality stone products. Based in Verona, Italy, the international stone supplier has been serving the stone industry for more than 50 years.

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Articles by Jennifer Richinelli

Working with compact sintered stone and porcelain slabs

Stone Column: Every company has a story

Texas limestone creates country chic living

Boston hotel bar receives swanky redesign

Throwback Thursday to a visit with cast members of The Sopranos

Stone Fabricator Market Forecast for 2019

Increasing stone production with robotic technology

Stone Column: Change is Good

Marmomac broadens its reach in the stone industry

A leader in innovation

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