While the year might be winding down, we still have a lot to report here at Stone World. You will notice that this issue is rather diverse, with features varying from the Fabricator Case Study to a roundup on natural stone care and maintenance products to a look at a limestone quarry in Missouri and a beautiful fountain recently built out of basalt in front of the main entrance to the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, which is part of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Additionally, we had a chance to speak with Jim Hieb of The Natural Stone Institute about the strides the Use Natural Stone campaign has made since it was launched in 2016.
All around, times seem good for the stone industry. Fabricators report being busy and the Use Natural Stone campaign has expanded its global reach. When I was walking around the machinery halls at Marmomac earlier this fall, I noticed many “sold” signs on equipment. Another telltale sign the industry is prospering.