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Shop Safety

You Can Afford Safety in Your Fabrication Shop

Learn from an industry expert about the true costs/benefits of a safety program in a stone fabrication facility and how the advantages are far reaching

Jim Urban

March 13, 2023

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Learn how to implement a safety program in a stone fabrication shop.

Commercial Renovation

Overcoming Challenges for a Successful Stone Installation

Despite extreme heat and other circumstances, a skilled team of installers from J&R Tile completed the outdoor courtyard renovation at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX – meeting industry standard tile setting guidelines.

February 16, 2023

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Mexican Cantera stone and slate being used in extreme heat

International Surface Fabricators Association

ISFA Announces 2023 Training Dates

January 20, 2023

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The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) released its 2023 Solid Surface Fabrication Training schedule with dates in March, June and August.

Inside the Shop

Gearing Up for 2023 Stone Industry Education Events

The annual Stone Summit series, organized by the Natural Stone Institute and Stone World, will be on the road again in 2023

Jennifer Richinelli

January 17, 2023

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The Natural Stone Institute and Stone World team up once again to provide education to fabricators across the country.

CTEF Expands Training Sessions in 2023

January 5, 2023

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The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) announced a newly expanded training and education program for professionals in the ceramic tile and stone industry for 2023.

Natural Stone Institute Announces 2023 Stone Industry Education Series

December 20, 2022

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The Natural Stone Institute and Stone World magazine are pleased to announce the schedule for the 2023 Stone Industry Education Series.

Shop Automation with Breton

Egon Hinss and Travis Farley talk about shop automation and how it affects different size shops.

Jason Kamery

December 7, 2022

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Recently Stone World was able to talk with Egon Hinss and Travis Farley of Breton about shop automation.

Tips for Caring for Stone and Quartz Countertops

Industry experts weigh in on best practices for the maintenance and care of stone and quartz applications

Jason Kamery

November 8, 2022

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Maintenance and care for natural stone and quartz surfacing are always important for fabricators to think about and to educate their acustomers accordingly.

Inside the Shop

Video: Ways to Resolve Bottlenecks in a Fabrication Shop

A group of fabricators share their experiences with back-ups in their shop and how they worked to overcome them

October 17, 2022

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A group of fabricators share their experiences with back-ups in their shop and how they worked to overcome them

Column | Jennifer Richinelli

Stone Column: Sharing Experiences With Other Industry Members

The importance of meeting in person

Jennifer Richinelli

October 13, 2022

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Jennifer Richinelli talks about the benefits of meeting other industry members in person

Events

June 15, 2023

Stone Industry Education Oregon Stone Summit

Natural Stone Institute and Stone World magazine are proud to offer a one-of-a-kind event to stone companies throughout Oregon! You will benefit from a “Town Hall” environment that is tailored to the attendee and the topics most important to fabricators.

July 20, 2023

Stone Industry Education Pennsylvania Stone Summit

Natural Stone Institute and Stone World magazine are proud to offer a one-of-a-kind event to stone companies throughout Pennsylvania! You will benefit from a “Town Hall” environment that is tailored to the attendee and the topics most important to fabricators.

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