It is hard to believe that the first half of 2014 is already past us. The months seemed to have flown by, and keeping busy certainly makes the time go quicker. From the start in January, we at Stone World have had a full schedule. I, personally, have attended several trade shows, stone industry events and a trip to Italy with the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance, which I have spoken about. Getting out in the field and talking with industry professionals is the best way to learn what’s going on. It gives me the opportunity to see new product introductions, advances in machinery and what issues are at the top of the list among fabricators today.
I also have the opportunity to speak with a diverse group of architects and designers. This provides another chance for me to find out what trends they are seeing in stone design. We are always trying to learn about new projects that feature stone so that we can share them with our readers.