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Stone of the Month: Charcoal Black Granite

July 19, 2021

This Stone of the Month is Charcoal Black Granite and supplied by Coldspring. Technical details provide a frame of reference only.

Machine of the Month: SABERjet™ XP 5-Axis CNC Sawjet

July 19, 2021

Powerful enough to cut quartzite with ease, yet versatile enough to cut porcelain with precision, the SABERjet™ XP CNC Sawjet is the ultimate countertop cutting machine.

TISE

Stone Column: It’s Good to be Back

Jennifer Richinelli

July 19, 2021

I recently returned from Las Vegas to attend TISE. I must admit, a few months ago when I made the decision to go I was excited but still a little apprehensive. But by the time I was in the airport, I suddenly enjoyed the feeling of being “normal” again. And once I entered the Mandalay Bay, it felt good to be back.

Tryon's Tips: Developing more managerial bandwidth…

Eric Tryon

July 15, 2021

One of the biggest frustrations I have had over the years with a lot of stone fabrication companies is their unwillingness to invest into human capital. Many owners seem reluctant to hire and develop middle-level managers because they see it as an unnecessary expense.

Building Stone/Landscape Architecture

A Sculptural Urbanscape at Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences

A 60-ton granite sculpture, “Event,” forms a captivating entrance to Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences, One Dalton Street in Boston, MA

Jennifer Richinelli

June 30, 2021

Taking center stage of the urban landscape located at the entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences is “Event,” a stone sculpture crafted by sculptor Darrell Petit of Darrell Petit LLC and Stony Creek Quarry Inc. Petit was commissioned by landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) of Cambridge, MA.

CSTD Summer 2021 Great Lakes feature photo

Large Format Alternative Stone Surfaces

Lake Huron Vacation Retreat A Home Away From Home

Sintered stone provided the beauty and durability required for the interior and exterior design of a year-round vacation retreat

June 30, 2021

Located on the shoreline of Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes, is an awe-inspiring 17,222-square-foot second home in cottage country, approximately one hour from London, Ontario.

Product Roundup

Alternative Stone Material Product Gallery

June 30, 2021

Alternative Stone Material Summer Product Gallery

Large-Format Alternative Stone Surfaces

One-on-one with Brittney Harmond

As a representative for Ceramics of Italy, Brittney Harmond shares her knowledge on the latest product developments, trends and benefits of large-format porcelain slabs

Jason Kamery

June 30, 2021

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design recently spoke with Brittney Harmond, a representative for Ceramics of Italy, to discuss the latest trends in large-format porcelain slabs.

Alternative Stone Material

Caesarstone's Commitment to the Environment

Minimizing its carbon footprint, adhering to environmental organization standards and producing premium products are top priorities for Caesarstone

Jennifer Richinelli

June 24, 2021

Stone World had the opportunity to ask Elizabeth Margles, vice president of Caesarstone North America, some questions about the company’s commitment to the environment and its future plans.

TISE

Stone Column: Back on the Road

Jennifer Richinelli

June 24, 2021

As we head into summer, I have to say that the future is looking brighter. Life is starting to feel more like it did pre-pandemic. I am excited that in a few weeks I will be traveling to Las Vegas for The International Surface Event (TISE).

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.

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Stone of the Month: Charcoal Black Granite

Machine of the Month: SABERjet™ XP 5-Axis CNC Sawjet

Stone Column: It’s Good to be Back

Tryon's Tips: Developing more managerial bandwidth…

A Sculptural Urbanscape at Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences

Lake Huron Vacation Retreat A Home Away From Home

Alternative Stone Material Product Gallery

One-on-one with Brittney Harmond

Caesarstone's Commitment to the Environment

Stone Column: Back on the Road

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