Date Change for Dallas Stone Industry Education Event

Artistic Tile will host the final Stone Industry Education event of the year at its Dallas, TX, facility on Thursday, October 26th. The presentation will be led by industry veteran Buddy Ontra of Bo Stone.
DALLAS, TX – There has been a change of date for the final 2026 Stone Industry Education event, a series of interactive sessions for fabricators organized by Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute (NSI). The all-day event to be hosted by Artistic Tile at its facility in Dallas, TX, is now scheduled for Thursday, October 29th.
Buddy Ontra, a former fabrication shop owner with decades of experience, will lead the session which will be formatted as a Stone Fabricator Forum. The presentation will allow participants to:
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Discover the latest advancements in stone fabrication, from automation to sustainable material practices.
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Tackle key industry issues, including sourcing challenges, transportation delays and market fluctuations.
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Share and learn best practices for workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
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Identify workforce skill gaps and explore training opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
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Build lasting partnerships and tap into shared knowledge and resources within the fabrication community.
To register and learn more details about the Dallas event, as well as the entire Stone Industry Education event series, visit www.stoneindustryeducation.com.
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