Articles Tagged with ''stone industry''

James Bond joins Ebbco Inc.

February 20, 2019

Bond joins the company with more than 26 years of experience in the stone fabrication, tooling and equipment sales.

Braxton-Bragg Hires Jackie Hoffman as Pacific Northwest Sales Consultant

February 19, 2019

Hoffman has enjoyed a very successful sales career in the stone industry.

Tony Malisani Receives 2018 Person of the Year Award

February 8, 2019

The Person of the Year Award is presented annual to an individual who has provided extensive support to the association’s executive team during the year.

What's New: Xiamen International Stone Fair 2019

November 27, 2018

China's Xiamen International Stone Fair is the largest and most significant stone and machinery industry show in the world.

The geology of building stone

An understanding of the geological background of stone can help one make informed decisions about its use, maintenance and restoration

Salvatore Banchitta

September 21, 2018

Because of its structural integrity and its diversity of color and texture, natural stone has been popular as a building material for centuries. To understand the natural attributes of stone, it is important to have some understanding of stone’s geological background.

Discussing tariffs and quartz with Rupesh Shah of MSI

September 5, 2018

While a lot of information is out there on the tariffs that are being proposed on quartz from China, Stone World spoke to the president of MSI to get a distributor’s perspective on the matter

BACA Systems Named KUKA Americas Systems Partner Of The Year

May 29, 2018

BACA Systems, the leader in robotic sawjet technology for the stone fabrication industry, has been named the 2017 Americas System Partner of the Year by KUKA Robotics, a global manufacturer of industrial robots and factory automation solutions.

A supplier of Peruvian stone

Minera Deisi, a Peruvian producer of travertine and onyx, relies on high-end technology to assist its quarrying and processing of slabs and tile

Jason Kamery

May 14, 2018

In 2005, Minera Deisi initiated its operations in Peru. After testing its travertine quarries for quality concerning color, porosity, composition, mechanical properties and obtaining results of the highest standards, the decision was made to invest in a brand new plant using Italian-made machinery.

Innovations in Stone Handling Equipment

May 1, 2018

With safety ranking as a top priority in stone fabrication shops, manufacturers of material handling equipment continually evolve their product. The following is a look at some of the latest product introductions for moving stone slabs efficiently and safely around the shop.

CNC Technology Brings New Era of Stone Fabrication

Collaboration between architects, designers and fabricators can lead to detailed stone designs with the assistance of state-of-the-art CNC machines

Rick Schmid

April 3, 2018

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology has made its mark on stone design and fabrication. With computers controlling the machines, stone fabricators produce intricate inspiring creations with exact precision once thought impossible or too costly to achieve.

North Carolina Stone Summit

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.

Washington Stone Summit

Join us for "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," a session dedicated to transforming your business practices. Discover strategies for setting clear agendas, encouraging participation, and driving actionable outcomes. Learn how to foster collaboration and communication, ensuring that every meeting enhances productivity and contributes to your business goals.

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