Prussiani USA, a world leader in natural stone processing and cutting machinery, has announced the establishment of a North American training and service center in St. Louis, MO.

With a history dating back to 1986, Urban Quarry Inc. of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is a family owned business that has transitioned and expanded through the years.

The latest Fabricator Forum, held at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, covered a broad range of topics — including slab showers, staffing an operation, tracking production, setting customer expectations, commercial work and more

The Nominating Committee for Stone World magazine has named Jon Lancto of Surface Products in Cornelius, NC, as Fabricator of the Year.

A broad range of product types could be found alongside the stone-related offerings at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, which is now taking place in conjunction with TileExpo and Surfaces in a venture entitled The International Surface Event

Poseidon Industries, an American brand of stone equipment, has the collective experience of over 50 years in stone equipment from all over the world.

For aspiring fabricators, the story of Lakeside Surfaces Inc. of Norton Shores, MI, is a model of how to grow a business: start small, grow intelligently, ride out the tough times, and stay prepared for the future.

Hanley Wood Exhibitions has announced a new strategic partnership with the Stone Fabricator's Alliance (SFA), which includes endorsement of StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas.

Mr. Luigi Pedrini, who founded the Pedrini company as a manufacturer of stoneworking equipment, has died. Mr. Pedrini founded his business in 1962.

Innovative booth designs provided stone trade professionals at Marmomacc 2013 an opportunity to see new applications developed using the latest stoneworking technologies.