Podcast: The Beginning of Slab Caddy
Stone World had the opportunity to talk to the inventor of the Slab Caddy about how it works and how the design originated
All images courtesy of Slab Caddy
The Slab Caddy was invented by Jack Martin as a way for a friend of his in the fabrication industry to get help with safety and efficiency.
“I went over [to my friend’s shop] and kind of approached it from a more traditional automation standpoint where we put in a rather big piece of machinery that would take up some floor space but would solve his issues,” said Martin. “Then he came back and said he couldn’t afford to lose all that floor space to a permanent piece of machinery.”
As a result, Martin went back to the drawing board to create something that was more modular and something that was easy to move in and out.
“I kept thinking about it, and eventually came up with the Slab Caddy,” said Martin. “When we did that, he tried it out and he loved it. He came back and told me I should explore the industry for people that have the same issues as he does.”
To learn more about the Slab Caddy and hear the whole story make sure to listen to the podcast featuring Jack Martin and Slab Caddy.
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Jason Kamery is the Managing Editor and Group Digital Editor of Stone World. With more than a decade of experience covering the stone and countertop industry, he has conducted hundreds of interviews with fabricators, manufacturers, and industry leaders, and hosts the Stone World. podcast. He reports from events worldwide, including TISE, Coverings, and Marmomac, and his coverage extends to worker safety and silicosis, trade policy and tariffs, and fabrication technology. Kamery has also served as a speaker and panel moderator at The International Surface Event (TISE). He graduated from Purdue University with a B.A. in Mass Communication.
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