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Driven by technology

From their CNC machine to their digital templating and software, technology plays an important role for GHB Marble

August 14, 2020

Opening its doors four years ago, GHB Marble in North Hills, CA, started from nothing and has continually worked to expand its business since it started.

Blake Christensen, owner, Valley View Granite

MSI Hosts First Virtual Stone Summit

While the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the in-person stone industry fabrication events, the first virtual workshop was held – and more to follow – as an effort to continue to provide education to fabricators

Jennifer Richinelli

August 13, 2020

Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute launch the first in a series of virtual Stone Summits.

What to look for in a water recycling system

Before making an investment, take time to evaluate your shop’s specific needs and requirements

Paula Perry

August 3, 2020

Among the components of keeping a shop clean is having an efficient water recycling system. But when it comes to making such an investment, some fabricators might not know what exactly makes a system complete and which one is best for their shop.

Diversifying to fulfill pre-fabricated surfacing customer needs

From cut-to-size work to pre-fabricated countertops and quartz surfacing, TAB has expanded its product offerings to broaden its reach on the global market

July 30, 2020

Since inception, TAB has been a name to be reckoned with in the field of cut-to-size projects. The company has successfully supplied a variety of projects to some of the most reputed and iconic structures all over the world.

Xiamen Stone Fair postponed to 2021

July 29, 2020

The Xiamen Stone Fair Organizing Committee has announced that the 2020 edition of the international stone exhibition will not be held this fall. Originally scheduled for March 16th to 19th, show management pushed the dates to October 27th to 30th due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Upon further consideration, with the pandemic still going on, the difficult decision was recently made to postpone the show until 2021.

Working as a freelance templator

We discuss what it’s like to be a freelance templator and the benefits that go with it

Jason Kamery

July 15, 2020

Stone World had the opportunity to talk to a couple freelance templators to understand how their business works. We spoke with Sam Azimi of Dinozio Design Digital Survey, located in Toronto, Canada, and Rodney McCurdy of Redline Templates located in Denver, CO.

Stone of the Month: JMS Jura Grey Upper Layer Limestone

July 13, 2020

This Stone of the Month is supplied by JMS Jura Marble Suppliers. Technical details provide a frame of reference only. Because stone is a product of nature, testing to determine specific physical qualities should be repeated for each project.

Technology Update: GT2 EVO

July 13, 2020

Stone fabricators have to handle and keep up with various materials, while at the same time maintaining a consistently superior quality of sharpness and cutting performance. Up until now, cutting different materials has always involved changing discs in order to maintain the high-quality standard.

Natural Stone Institute Webinar- COVID-19

Ways fabricators are dealing with sales, promotion during a crisis

Fabricators from different parts of the U.S. discuss their experiences and strategies about keeping business going during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jennifer Richinelli

July 13, 2020

An hour-long session giving insight into customer encounters, new procedures and supervising employees during the worldwide pandemic.

The importance of technology in stone fabrication

We sat down with Frank Sciarrino of Quote Countertops to discuss how technology will change the stone industry

Jason Kamery

July 9, 2020

Quote Countertops industry-leading sales and marketing, lead-generating software modernizes the way consumers shop for and buy countertops.

Cal/OSHA Standards Board to Vote May 21 on Engineered Stone Ban Petition

U.S. Countertop Materials Imports: March 2026

SFA Connecticut Workshop to Showcase Innovation in Fabrication

Fabricator Focus

From profiles to roundtable discussions, Q&As to best business practices, we're turning a focus on topics and challenges impacting fabricators.

AI Talk Is Everywhere -- Where Does a Countertop Fabricator Begin?

Fabricators Discuss Pros and Cons of Chip Repair

How to Grow a Countertop Fabrication Shop

Events

June 25, 2026

North Carolina Stone Summit

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.

July 16, 2026

Washington Stone Summit

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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