Articles Tagged with ''countertops''

MSI Announces Raleigh Showroom, Distribution Center

February 28, 2022

The newest 70,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open during Q1 of 2022 and will serve residential and commercial markets.

Column | Industry Perspective

Hindsight 2020 -- Adapting to the New Norm

Jonathan Mitnick

November 11, 2021

The roads were empty. It started with 15 days to slow the spread. Stay at home orders were in place and Americans were on lockdown. Everyone was confined to their homes, glued to their televisions to learn more about the dangerous contagion that was bringing their world to a complete stop.

SW 1121 Inside the Shop Feature Photo: Emad Dawood of State Stone Work Inc. of El Cajon, CA

Inside the Shop: Investing in a Solution

Bottlenecks during the production process were solved for California-based State Stone Work Inc. with the purchase of a SaberJet XP from Park Industries

Jason Kamery

November 9, 2021

Emad Dawood of State Stone Work Inc. of El Cajon, CA, was struggling with three areas of fabrication with his two older bridge saws. Miter cutting relied too much on stick template layouts.

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The Latest in Accessories to Countertops

August 22, 2021

Browse the latest in accessories for countertops in your kitchen.

SW August 2021 Sthira01 feature photo. Photos by Shamanth Patil

Sustainable Design

Report from India: Stylish and Sustainable

The extended living space of a home in Kerala, India, incorporates locally quarried stone into the design – enhancing the overall aesthetic of the room and complementing its lush surroundings

Jennifer Richinelli

August 10, 2021

The extended living space fuses a contemporary design with a curated landscape -- creating an engaging environment. Co-founders and design principals emphasized that using locally quarried stone was a priority, as the material is not only beautiful, but also sustainable.

Alternative Stone Material

Caesarstone's Commitment to the Environment

Minimizing its carbon footprint, adhering to environmental organization standards and producing premium products are top priorities for Caesarstone

Jennifer Richinelli

June 24, 2021

Stone World had the opportunity to ask Elizabeth Margles, vice president of Caesarstone North America, some questions about the company’s commitment to the environment and its future plans.

Park Industries Sales Associate Retires after 36 Years of Service

December 21, 2020

In the early 1980’s, Joe Lauer was the manager of the local Perkins in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The same restaurant that Tom and Joyce Schlough took the family to every Sunday. Tom, the President of Park Industries® at the time, saw something in Joe that stuck with him. Joe truly cared about his customers. Based solely on this, Tom offered Joe a job. Tom could teach Joe the stone industry…he couldn’t teach Joe the passion for true customer care.

Maria Byworth, owner of WA Marble & Granite

Personalizing a business

WA Marble & Granite in Australia has made a name for itself with its outstanding service to its employees and customers

Jason Kamery

October 30, 2020

Located in Perth, Australia, WA Marble & Granite was started in 1935 by the Paganin family. As the business enjoyed an outstanding reputation, it was passed down within the family for generations.

Quartz Gallery

October 16, 2020

Advances in technology continue to push innovation in the production of quartz materials. Natural characteristics, including texture, veining and color, have improved to the point where they realistically mimic the look and feel of natural stone.

Caesarstone Enters Global Porcelain Countertop Market Through Majority Ownership Acquisition of Lioli Ceramica

September 2, 2020

Caesarstone Ltd. announced today entering a transaction for the acquisition of majority ownership in Lioli Ceramica Pvt. Ltd. By entering the global porcelain category, Caesarstone achieves a significant milestone in its Global Growth Acceleration Plan.

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

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