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Buddy Ontra, owner of Ontra Stone Concepts

Ontra Stone Concepts: Beating the odds

Buddy Ontra of Ontra Stone Concepts has taken a long and winding path to get where he is and build his shop to what it is today
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
July 11, 2019

Come back tomorrow wearing some work boots and you have a job.” This is what Buddy Ontra, now owner of Ontra Stone Concepts in Bridgeport, CT, was told in 1982 when getting a job working on high-rise buildings in Houston, TX.


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Antonio from Quantra`s Renaissance collection

Technology Update: The Renaissance collection by Quantra

July 10, 2019

The design evolution in stone brought by Quantra`s Renaissance collection has been jeweled by its design - Antonio. It was inspired by the work of Italian painter Antonio Pollaiuolo.


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The stone industry embracing the digital age

The stone industry embracing the digital age

With the rapid expansion of eCommerce and online services, it is only logical for fabricators to utilize digital tools and programs to grow their businesses
Chris Smith
July 9, 2019

With changing consumer shopping patterns, an accelerated pace of business and the need for real-time visibility, the Information Revolution has created a great need for technological advancement in the stone industry; it is up to all of us to answer the call together or be left behind in its wake.


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Would you like training resources, social media content?

July 8, 2019

The natural stone industry is filled with companies of all sizes, but we know that most are small-to-medium size companies. When it comes to marketing and training, I often hear about limited budgets and staff resources.


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Digital Solutions for the Fabricator

Digital solutions for the fabricator

July 2, 2019
With technology continually reaching new peaks, there are more digital options for fabricators to assist them in succeeding in their business. While there is a lot of technology out there that is available for the fabricator, the following products are available from leading manufacturers.
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Dwayne MacEwen, principal at DMAC Architecture

A unique selection of stone

What is usually considered the waste of quarried material, DMAC Architecture saw it as the focal point of their design
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
July 2, 2019

The recent expansion of Midtown Athletic Club and Hotel transformed what was the largest indoor tennis club in the country into the largest lifestyle center in the country. The hybrid health club and hotel exudes intentional details designed by DMAC Architecture, located in Evanston, IL.


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Boston University’s Dahod Family Alumni Center

Renovating a collegiate sandstone landmark

Boston University’s castle, which is constructed of sandstone, was renovated and cleaned to bring the building back to its original splendor
Heather Fiore, BNP Media
Heather Fiore
July 2, 2019

Boston-based architectural firm, Finegold Alexander Architects, recently transformed Boston University’s (BU) historic Tudor Revival-style castle into the new Dahod Family Alumni Center.


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Sierra Stone Fabrication fulfills customer demand

Sierra Stone Fabrication fulfills customer demand

Running a fabricator shop is a delicate balance that Sierra Stone Fabrication in Sparks, NV, has seemed to figure out the formula
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
July 2, 2019

Stone fabricators have to balance the demands of their shop and finding business. There may be issues with trying to search for new employees, dealing with machines breaking down, or with the shop getting backed up. Rob and Julie Foley have been able to find a nice balance for their shop.


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Quartz surfacing in Carmel, CA

Quartz and Natural Stone used to revamp a Joseph Eichler house

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
June 26, 2019

Perched high on a hillside in Carmel, CA, with stunning views of the ocean is a house that was originally built by renowned architect Joseph Eichler, who was recognized in the 1950s and 60s for his clean, open, mid-century modern designs.


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HanStone Quartz countertops in the kitchen and bath

HanStone Quartz used to create a dream kitchen and bathroom

Architect and designer Vykintas Genys used HanStone Quartz to create a dream kitchen and bathroom
Jason Kamery
Jason Kamery
June 26, 2019

Using the stunning views of Downtown Atlanta, architect and designer Vykintas Genys used HanStone Quartz to bring his client’s vision to life.


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