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A coalition to create a foundation and platform for fabricators to be heard

November 12, 2018

Stone World magazine spoke with Vineet Malik of Stone Showcase about the coalition he is part of that is addressing the tariffs, antidumping and how the fabricator, big or small, can have their voice heard.

Jennifer Richinelli

November 5, 2018

While the year might be winding down, we still have a lot to report here at Stone World. You will notice that this issue is rather diverse, with features varying from the Fabricator Case Study to a roundup on natural stone care and maintenance products.

Stone of the Month

Jura Beihe Light, fine sandblasted and brushed finish

October 21, 2018

This Stone of the Month is supplied by Vereinigte Marmorwerke Kaldorf GmbH of Kaldorf, Germany. Technical details provide a frame of reference only.

Luna Series edge polishing machines from Montresor

Machine of the month

Montresor Luna Series edge polishing machines

October 21, 2018

The Luna Series of edge polishing machines from Montresor are simple, easy-to-use and innovative for the production of all kinds of profiles on slab thicknesses up to 2.5 inches (60 mm).

Tariffs and the fabricator, a discussion with Rupesh Shah of MSI

October 18, 2018

Recently, Stone World published a report about the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative releasing a list of approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese imports that will be subject to additional tariffs, including quartz and a range of natural stone products.

Artisan Group is an association of fabricators

Artisan Group: A brotherhood of stone fabricators

Established more than a decade ago, the Artisan Group has formed an allegiance to practice best safety practices and ensure quality products to their customers

October 15, 2018

What started 11 years ago as The Granite Buyer’s Club with a few top-tier fabricators that shared a collective enthusiasm of the outdoors has since evolved into the Artisan Group.

Jennifer Richinelli

October 8, 2018

At the end of August, I traveled up to Portland, ME, to attend a Digital Expo, which was hosted by Park Industries. As with all industry events I cover, I walked away learning something new and meeting new people.

Natural stone provides sustainability

Two varieties of Coldspring granite were specified for the design of the City Creek Center in Salt Lake

Jason Kamery

September 25, 2018

Located in Salt Lake City, UT, the City Creek Center is a mixed-use development that features a replica of the area’s historic City Creek running through it, complete with 300 live trout, more than 600 trees and hundreds of native plants.

TISE Offers a New Way of Learning

September 24, 2018

The new Converge education program at The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo will offer the industry a whole new way to gain training, knowledge and information.

Stephanie Vierra- Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC

One-on-one with Stephanie Vierra

With a background in architecture and advertising, Stephanie Vierra has more than 30 years of experience in architectural associations, practice and research. CSTD magazine sat down with her to talk about the importance of using natural stone

Jason Kamery

September 19, 2018

Stephanie Vierra has developed, managed and taught programs that support an interdisciplinary and integrated approach to a variety of topics. She is the president and owner of Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC, specializing in research, project management, and educational programs on sustainability and whole building design.

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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A coalition to create a foundation and platform for fabricators to be heard

Stone Column: New Industry Developments

Jura Beihe Light, fine sandblasted and brushed finish

Montresor Luna Series edge polishing machines

Tariffs and the fabricator, a discussion with Rupesh Shah of MSI

Artisan Group: A brotherhood of stone fabricators

Stone Column: The benefits of digital technology

Natural stone provides sustainability

TISE Offers a New Way of Learning

One-on-one with Stephanie Vierra

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