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U.S. imports of countertop materials totaled $302.7 million in April, down 10.6% from the same month a year earlier, according to data from the U.S. International Trade Commission.

Porcelain and sintered stone slabs rank among the most misunderstood materials in the countertop industry, but fabricators who learn to work with them are opening a revenue stream that is not going anywhere.

U.S. producers sold or used about 2.3 million tons of dimension stone in 2025, holding domestic output near that mark for a third straight year even as the value of that stone climbed to a five-year high of $460 million, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The 2025 Women In Stone Pioneer Award recipient and member of the Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors shared her experiences in the stone industry and her current crusade to revive the Norwegian Rose quarry.

Industry members at The Poseidon Experience intently listened to Joe Alva share his sales experiences. 

With intentions of downsizing his staff and increasing production capabilities, Jeremiah Rivers turned to Poseidon Industries for a reliable solution.

The Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA) wrapped up its 2026 Italy Tour in early May, guiding a group of North American fabricators on a 10-day journey through the heart of the country's stone industry. Now in its 13th year, the annual tour brought together fabricators from across North America, including the U.S. and a strong Canadian representation this time around, for a packed schedule of factory visits, quarry tours and shared meals.

American Floor Covering welcomed more than 100 visitors into its shop for the Stone Fabricator's Alliance workshop in early June.

A historic 17th-century canal house in Amsterdam was restored with an assortment of stunning natural stone varieties from both the Natural Stone Collection and the Exclusive Collection by Antolini®.

Stone fabrication shops are investing more in marketing than ever before. The spend is real and, in many cases, producing real activity at the top of the funnel. But somewhere between the first click and the closed job, the handoff breaks down.