Last month, I was invited to join the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance on a tour of Italy — visiting machinery and tool manufacturers as well as stone quarriers and suppliers. We hit the ground running and covered a tremendous area of Italy. In total, we drove 1,250 miles and made many stops along the way.
At each location, our hosts were more than welcoming, and they were excited to show us their facility. I spoke with many of the machine manufacturers, and overall, I received the same response when I asked how business was in the U.S. It seems that things are looking bright. I was told that sales have increased, and those that were planning to attend Coverings were optimistic that they would have positive results.