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For some fabricators, expanding and growing the business means getting new machines, leasing out a larger plot of land and building bigger shops. But Bill Wyman, who has a philosophy of doing more with less, has been able to propel his fabrication business to one of the top performing in the area.

David Unger, plant manager at Dee Brown, Inc. in Garland, TX, has been named 2017 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year by the Natural Stone Institute.

Cosentino Group, the global leader in the development, production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, continues to strengthen its economic and financial position and its commitment to sustainable growth, innovation, new technologies and efficient management.

Epiroc, the new subsidiary of the Atlas Copco Group that is planned to be listed on the stock exchange in 2018, is exhibiting at the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) Annual Conference & Expo for the first time.

Vadara Quartz Surfaces is proud to announce the release of 18 luxurious new colors to their renowned collections. Since its beginning in 2016, Vadara has been the go-to brand for designers and consumers looking to upgrade their interior for the modern era.

David Castellucci, director of business development at Kenneth Castellucci & Associates in Lincoln, RI, has been named 2017 Person of the Year by the Natural Stone Institute.

Kathy Spanier, director of marketing for Coldspring in Cold Spring, MN, is the recipient of the 2018 Women in Stone Pioneer Award.

Jim Hogan, senior vice president of Carrara Marble Company of America, is the recipient of the 2017 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Last November at the Natural Stone Institute/Stone World magazine Stone Industry Education Seminar, hosted by M S International in Atlanta, GA, fabricators from around the southeast came together to discuss different problems they face in the shop and solutions for them.