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Stone Fabricators has steadily grown its business by concentrating on being a source of high-quality custom work and strengthening long-term relationships with builders, designers and homeowners.

Fabricators need to implement a comprehensive approach to dust control that addresses all particulate hazards, which all have the potential to harm the body when inhaled.

U.S. countertop material imports collapsed in February 2026, with total customs value falling to $230.3 million — a 29.2% drop from February 2025 and a marked acceleration from January's 14.5% year-over-year decline.

Fabricator Exchange (FABX) by Park Industries drew approximately 100 stone industry members in the Metropolitan area for a day of learning, networking and experiencing machine capabilities firsthand. 

Many of the most useful AI tools in our industry can be built and used by owners, sales leaders and managers with only a working understanding of how modern AI tools behave.

Taking place over four days, the China Xiamen International Stone Fair provided an arena for stone industry professionals to unite from around the world and learn about the latest products and trends. Dive in for highlights from the show.

U.S. stone exports totaled $9.9 million in January 2026, a 23% decline from $12.9 million in January 2025. Canada remained the dominant destination, receiving $6.5 million in stone products, or roughly two-thirds of all U.S. exports.

Joe Alva, CEO of Poseidon Industries, walks through the company's origins, the invention of its T-Rex CNC Fabrication Center and its patented Hybrid Cycle process. He also previews the Poseidon Experience 2026.

During the Stone Industry Education event in Memphis, TN, business consultant Ed Young illustrated necessary measures to be taken to understand the financials of a fabrication shop.

Geoffrey Gran of The Countertop Factory advises fabricators to target a remake rate of under 2%.