For well more than half a decade, the stone industry’s struggles have matched that of the overall economy — perhaps even worse. Just as the popularity of granite kitchen countertops bolstered our industry for many years, the decline of this sector has sent fabricators into a tailspin. Over the past couple of years, however, business seems to have stabilized, and fabricators are expecting growth in 2013 and beyond. This could mean good news for technology suppliers, as many shops plan to be investing in new equipment this year.
These are the findings of a survey conducted by the Market Research Department at BNP Media (Stone World’s parent company), which polled fabricators across the U.S., including large and small firms as well as relatively new and well-established companies.