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Caesarstone to Open First U.S. Manufacturing Plant in Richmond Hill, GA, This Month

May 19, 2015

This new state-of-the-art factory is the third production facility for Caesarstone, and the first site located in the U.S.

MIA Taps StonExpo/Surfaces Veteran to Lead MIA Accreditation Program

May 13, 2015

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has hired Carol Wilkins to fill the role of Accreditation & Special Projects Manager.

The International Surface Event announces call for nominations to the 2016 Best of Awards program

May 6, 2015

The winning companies will be announced and awarded in the winner's booths in January 2016 at TISE in Las Vegas, NV.

2014 Pinnacle Award Winners

May 1, 2015

The MIA announced the winners of the 2014 Pinnacle Awards competition during its annual Awards Luncheon, held during StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2015 in Las Vegas, NV.

One Liners: May 2015

May 1, 2015

During the January Market held in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, American Tile & Stone (ATS) named World Sales Group (WSG) of Dallas, TX

Jason Kamery

May 1, 2015

The event included a main presentation in the morning, networking opportunities, a warehouse tour and a Fabricator Forum

Jennifer Richinelli

May 1, 2015

While shop safety has always been important, in recent years, it seems that it has become a top priority among fabricators and other industry members.

Safely handling slabs in the warehouse and jobsite

Two experienced fabricators and a well-versed representative from one of the industry’s largest distributors share their thoughts on a range of issues involving safety in the shop, around the warehouse and at the jobsite while handling slabs

Heather Fiore

May 1, 2015

Stone World recently had the opportunity to discuss the topic of slab handling with a trio of established fabricators and distributors in the industry.

Xiamen show continues to establish itself as an international event

Alex Bachrach

May 1, 2015

When Stone World first arrived at the Xiamen Exhibition Center for the Xiamen Stone Fair, the first thing we noticed was the huge area in the front of the exhibition center that is under construction.

Dilworth Plaza in Philadelphia gets a much needed makeover

Sara Garafalo

May 1, 2015

For many years, Dilworth Plaza in Philadelphia, PA, was a muddle of raised and sunken terraces, concealed stairways and gloomy corners.

Cal/OSHA Standards Board to Vote May 21 on Engineered Stone Ban Petition

U.S. Countertop Materials Imports: March 2026

SFA Connecticut Workshop to Showcase Innovation in Fabrication

Fabricator Focus

From profiles to roundtable discussions, Q&As to best business practices, we're turning a focus on topics and challenges impacting fabricators.

AI Talk Is Everywhere -- Where Does a Countertop Fabricator Begin?

Fabricators Discuss Pros and Cons of Chip Repair

How to Grow a Countertop Fabrication Shop

Events

June 25, 2026

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.

July 16, 2026

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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