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Working in the "new norm"

Despite the pandemic, Stone Resources recently opened its second shop – fully automated and equipped to operate efficiently to meet its customers’ needs

Jennifer Richinelli

December 7, 2020

Part of the FS Builder Resources’ family, Stone Resources continues to advance and expand its business through automation. With its largest location in Carrollton, TX, the stone fabrication company recently opened a second shop in Pflugerville, TX, a suburb of Austin.

Selling natural stone

A virtual Stone Summit was recently held that addresses the selling experience, as well as what to expect in the role of a commercial stone contractor

Jennifer Richinelli

November 15, 2020

Naquin moderated the two-day workshop, entitled “Selling Natural Stone: Building Your Company’s Sales Structure,” which on the first day also included industry veterans from Valley View Granite and Cutstone Company, who shared their experiences with viewers.

Tryon's Tips: Driving the right behaviors

Eric Tryon

November 15, 2020

In my consulting work and the educational events I lead throughout the year, I challenge leadership teams of companies to make the investment into a full-time data officer on their staff.

Maria Byworth, owner of WA Marble & Granite

Personalizing a business

WA Marble & Granite in Australia has made a name for itself with its outstanding service to its employees and customers

Jason Kamery

October 30, 2020

Located in Perth, Australia, WA Marble & Granite was started in 1935 by the Paganin family. As the business enjoyed an outstanding reputation, it was passed down within the family for generations.

Brian Scherick, vice president of sales for Flow International Corporation

What to know about waterjet technology

Brian Scherick of Flow International Corporation shares with Stone World the benefits of waterjets in the fabrication process, as well as the preferred applications to use them

Jason Kamery

October 29, 2020

With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, Brian Scherick, the vice president of sales for Flow International Corporation, discussed the benefits of waterjet technology in a podcast – elaborating on when it is best to use them and any maintenance requirements.

Quartz suits spa environment

A team from Cambria collaborated with a leading hospitality firm and interior designer for a successful installation that meets the aesthetic and practical requirements of the Anda Spa in Minneapolis

October 6, 2020

A team from Cambria collaborated with a leading hospitality firm and interior designer for a successful installation that meets the aesthetic
and practical requirements of the Anda Spa in Minneapolis

Improving the process

Jason Kamery

October 6, 2020

Always in search of new products and techniques to make fabrication and installation more efficient, an industry veteran discovered an adhesive that did just that

How safe is your business? Creating a plan to help your company succeed

While the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the in-person stone industry fabrication events, the first virtual workshop was held – and more to follow – as an effort to continue to provide education to fabricators

Jennifer Richinelli

September 19, 2020

Since March 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic has changed the way people are interacting and running their businesses worldwide. Everything from providing a safe work environment for employees to how to handle customer visits to industry education had to be reconsidered.

GranQuartz’s tool management and productivity system

Ensuring a comprehensive CNC system

Mike Downey

September 8, 2020

GranQuartz, a leading distributor of supplies, tools and equipment used in the fabrication and maintenance of hard surfaces for residential, commercial and industrial end-markets, has developed a comprehensive CNC program together with vendor partners ADI and Zoller for offline productivity solutions for CNC customers.

Navigating uncharted waters

Jennifer Richinelli

August 17, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak is a unique and unprecedented scenario for many businesses and at Pokarna Group we consider the present challenge as an opportunity to learn, evolve and reshape our operations for the future.

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.

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.

Fabricator How-to
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Working in the "new norm"

Selling natural stone

Tryon's Tips: Driving the right behaviors

Personalizing a business

What to know about waterjet technology

Quartz suits spa environment

Improving the process

How safe is your business? Creating a plan to help your company succeed

Ensuring a comprehensive CNC system

Navigating uncharted waters

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