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Using a sawjet and waterjet to ramp up production

Within the past year, GCI Surfaces of Clearwater, FL, increased production, downsized its footprint and began to cut intricate stone pieces — all with its new Baca Robo SawJet

Jason Kamery

September 1, 2015

A year ago, Michael Gladstone of Gladstone Construction Inc dba GCI Surfaces, located in Clearwater, FL, decided he needed to speed up his production rate in the shop.

Lackmond Stone Promotes Shawn Rice

August 27, 2015

Rice has over 25 years of sales experience serving customers in the stone fabrication and surface finishing marketplace. During this time in the industry

Realizing the need for a specialty service

Operating solely as a wholesale stone fabrication business, Classic Rock Fabrication of Harrisburg, PA, was established by several fabricators who realized a need for this specialty service

Jennifer Richinelli

August 3, 2015

First opening its doors in 2006, Classic Rock Fabrication is owned by Alex Bazdar, Chris Mellott and Brad Wevodau.

Jennifer Richinelli

August 3, 2015

As we all know, working in the stone industry can be dangerous. It is crucial that safety measures are put in place to ensure a safe work environment.

Ohio State University Locker Room Gets Quartz Design

Sara Garafalo

July 6, 2015

In 2014, design architect, HOK of Columbus, OH, completed a $2.2 million renovation of the Ohio State University (OSU) football team’s locker room at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on an accelerated seven-month schedule.

Jason Kamery

July 6, 2015

There’s been a lot of controversy over the past year about silica dust. The

Jennifer Richinelli

July 6, 2015

More than ever, we are hearing about the concerns regarding silica dust in the shop, and how OSHA is working relentlessly to enforce standards to regulate the amount produced during the fabrication process.

MIA Announces Natural Stone Scholarship

June 17, 2015

This scholarship was originally established in 2004 to provide educational opportunities for aspiring fabricators, installers or administrative apprentices interested in furthering their careers within the natural stone industry.

Artisan Group Holds its Fourth Annual Meeting and Industry Showcase

May 15, 2015

The show featured some of the top exhibitors of the industry, including Dupont, Blick Industries, Elkay and more.

The importance of a safe work environment

May 3, 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.

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

U.S. Countertop Materials Imports: March 2026

Building a Reputation on Strong Craftsmanship and Customer Service

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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