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Xiamen Stone Fair Postponed Until June 2023

December 14, 2022

The 23^rd China Xiamen International Stone Stone Fair, originally scheduled from March 26 to 29, 2023, is rescheduled until June 5 to 8, 2023.

Column | Jennifer Richinelli

Stone Column: Reflecting on the Past 12 Months

Jennifer Richinelli

December 12, 2022

Jennifer Richinelli reflects on the past 12 months and what has changed since the COVID pandemic.

Honoring essential workers

Inspired to offer hope and happiness during the COVID-19 pandemic, an Illinois-based fabricator awards five honorable people with free countertops

Jennifer Richinelli

April 9, 2021

With several locations, The Granite & Marble Depot serves the Greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana and the Wisconsin border. The Aurora, IL-based company specializes in fabrication and installation of residential and commercial countertops, tabletops, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and more.

Machine installation during lockdown restrictions

Mario & Son had to get three machines delivered during the COVID-19 lockdowns

Jason Kamery

March 26, 2021

To learn about Joey Marcella, co-owner and president of Mario & Son, you have to learn a bit about his father. “He was a tile setter ever since he was about 16 years old,” said Marcella.

Adapting a business to a global pandemic

Rick Self, the business development head for Terminator, discusses the company’s business changes in the past year, how they are moving forward and how automation can assist shops

Jason Kamery

March 8, 2021

Rick Self started his path in the stone industry in 1999 with an impulsive purchase of a Flow Waterjet – no knowledge, no customers, no contacts, no real thought going in.

Marmomac Re-Start 2020

September 28, 2020

Set for September 30 to October 2, 2020, the virtual trade show will include three days of b2b meetings, networking and training events – providing a platform for the natural stone community to have a chance to develop relationships within a global format

Buechel Stone continues to evolve

The Wisconsin-based stone producer is a shining example of how to continue to keep business afloat and growing despite a global pandemic

Jennifer Richinelli

September 8, 2020

Buechel Stone has been running as a family business since 1964. Founded by Francis and Alyce Buechel, the North American stone producer has grown its operation exponentially through the decades.

Stone Column: Living through the pandemic

Jennifer Richinelli

September 1, 2020

In the past six months, I think it is safe to say that all of our lives have changed in one way or another. We have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Navigating uncharted waters

Jennifer Richinelli

August 17, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak is a unique and unprecedented scenario for many businesses and at Pokarna Group we consider the present challenge as an opportunity to learn, evolve and reshape our operations for the future.

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.

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.

Coronavirus Coverage
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Xiamen Stone Fair Postponed Until June 2023

Stone Column: Reflecting on the Past 12 Months

Honoring essential workers

Machine installation during lockdown restrictions

Adapting a business to a global pandemic

Marmomac Re-Start 2020

Buechel Stone continues to evolve

Stone Column: Living through the pandemic

Navigating uncharted waters

MSI Hosts First Virtual Stone Summit

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