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Gecko Solid Surface Solutions Rises from the Bottom to the Top

Business major turned stone fabricator, Augie Chavez, began his own fabrication business after moving to Texas more than a dozen years ago, which is now among the most successful stone shops in the state
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Heather Fiore
February 1, 2018
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n 1984, Augie Chavez entered the countertop industry. He began working part-time for a small solid surface fabrication shop in California, which at the time, only offered three different variations of solid surface.
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Cumar, Inc. of Everett, MA, celebrated with a red carpet

Cumar Celebrates 25 Years of Providing Luxury Service

Recently celebrating its 25th anniversary, Cumar, Inc. of Everett, MA, has steadily transitioned through the years – resulting in a premium fabrication operation catering to the affluent residential and luxury commercial market
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Jennifer Richinelli
January 8, 2018
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Since establishing Cumar, Inc. in 1992, Angelo “Ivo” Cubi has continually evolved his business – both through technology and innovative ideas reflecting the most current design trends.


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Countertop Specialties: Revamping a business to adapt and grow

After the financial crash, Countertop Specialties invested in automated equipment and changed its business strategy to meet the new demands of the industry
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Jason Kamery
December 1, 2017
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Up until the year 2008, Countertop Specialties in Tulsa, OK, had record-setting years financially. Then the financial crash hit, and they have slowly come back.


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Mother Earth Granite and Marble Recovers from Fire

After discovering his shop burned down, Greg Hughes Jr. went on to build his fabrication business back up, better than before
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Jason Kamery
November 3, 2017
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On the morning of April 20, 2016, Greg Hughes Jr.’s company, Mother Earth Granite & Marble, located in Lake Havasu, AZ, which had been servicing Mohave County for more than 19 years, came to a fiery halt.


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What fabricators are saying about digital templating

Stone World recently spoke to several fabricators in the industry to get their thoughts on whether a digital templating technology is a worthwhile investment and how it may have benefitted their business
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Jason Kamery
October 9, 2017
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Stone World magazine asked different fabricators about their experiences with digital templating. We talked about not only the investment that is needed for this technology, but also about some of the benefits they experienced — some expected and some not.


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The Countertop Factory Midwest: Implementing a corporate model

The owners of The Countertop Factory Midwest in Addison, IL, structured its fabrication business as a marketing company that places customer service in high regard
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Jennifer Richinelli
October 2, 2017
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While high school best friends Geoffrey Gran and Bill Heuer went their separate ways for college and followed different career paths afterwards, they reunited in July of 2015 to open The Countertop Factory Midwest in Addison, IL.


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Rye Marble Inc. in Rye, NY

Rye Marble Inc: Equipped for success

Rye Marble Inc. of Rye, NY, might have limited space for fabrication, but careful planning to devise a fully automated and efficient shop has led to a lucrative business in the high-end residential market
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Jennifer Richinelli
September 11, 2017
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Nearly 100 years since its founding, the company- run by brothers Alex and Greg DiPietro- is based out of its original location, but now caters primarily to the luxury residential market.


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BardenStone: Taking a family approach to selling stone

BardenStone of Memphis, TN, is a longstanding family business that prides itself on taking time to know their customers and assist them in making the appropriate choices for their stone applications
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Jennifer Richinelli
September 5, 2017
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When walking into BardenStone's showroom in Memphis, TN, there's an immediate sense of warmth and friendliness. As a family business in its third generation, it is evident the Barden family cares about its customers and devotes itself to producing quality stonework to meet their design needs.


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Chester A. Smith: A Long-Time Player in the Stone Industry

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Jennifer Richinelli
August 1, 2017
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With a history dating back to 1928, the family-run business of Chester A. Smith, Inc. is steeped in history. The company, along with eight others, was a founding member of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) when it was formed in 1944 and today is listed as “Member #7” in the MIA Directory.


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Lakeside Surfaces: Focusing on quality and customer service

Rob Riegler, founder of Lakeside Surfaces, wanted to offer his customers an experience that they were not able to get anywhere else
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Jason Kamery
July 1, 2017
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Established in 1992 and located along the east side of Lake Michigan in the city of Muskegon, Lakeside Surfaces is one of the largest fabricators of surfacing products in the Midwest. The company was founded by its current president, Rob Riegler.


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