Sara Garafalo

Sara Garafalo was part of the editorial team at TILE, Contemporary Stone & Tile Design and Stone World from May 2013 — April 2017. Prior to that she spent four years at the New York Post. In her role as Editorial Associate, she focused on writing features as well as product round-ups and news announcements.

Fabricator settles in Milwaukee, WI, after numerous moves from growth

Sara Garafalo

October 1, 2015

In 1997, Steve Kobliska founded K.G. Stevens, Inc., based on his desire to build a company that offered the resilience of solid surface.

Indiana Limestone Co. aims to deliver premier quality and service

Sara Garafalo

October 1, 2015

The reins at Indiana Limestone Co. of Oolitic, IN, have changed hands many times over.

Starting a fabrication business: Natural Stone Creations, Inc.

After years of working in a different industry, Dan Hickey risked it all to start his very own fabrication business, of Franklin, IN, and later founded Water Jet Solutions, Inc., which completes 30% of his stone fabrication

Sara Garafalo

September 1, 2015

In 2000, after spending 12 years as an engineer, Dan Hickey saw a chance to start his own granite fabrication company, known today as Natural Stone Creations, Inc. of Franklin, IN.

Rivers’ Edge Countertops: Fully digital shop with advanced stoneworking machinery

Sara Garafalo

August 3, 2015

Rivers’ Edge Countertops of Newcastle, OK, prides itself on producing an experience for its clients that are seeking brand new countertops.

Ohio State University Locker Room Gets Quartz Design

Sara Garafalo

July 6, 2015

In 2014, design architect, HOK of Columbus, OH, completed a $2.2 million renovation of the Ohio State University (OSU) football team’s locker room at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on an accelerated seven-month schedule.

Homeowners Choose White Quartz for Form and Function

Sara Garafalo

July 6, 2015

Kitchen and Bath Mart, a design firm in Palatine, IL, was commissioned by clients in Long Grove, IL, to design a transitional-style kitchen with clean and simple lines that would not only be sophisticated, but practical as well.

Brothers of Montana Tile & Stone Fabricators carry on stone and tile work

Sara Garafalo

June 1, 2015

John Banta, one of the owners of Montana Tile & Stone Fabricators, is the third generation of his family in the stone and tile business.

Dilworth Plaza in Philadelphia gets a much needed makeover

Sara Garafalo

May 1, 2015

For many years, Dilworth Plaza in Philadelphia, PA, was a muddle of raised and sunken terraces, concealed stairways and gloomy corners.

An eight-year-old Virginia-based Fabrication shop, aims to please its diverse group of clientele

Sara Garafalo

April 1, 2015

Classic Granite & Marble (CGM), of Midlothian, VA, specializes in jobs from custom residential to a multitude of small- and medium-sized commercial projects.

Laser etching company continues to grow

Sara Garafalo

January 7, 2015

A lot has changed since Stone World first profiled Laser Imaging & Design, Inc. of Lebanon, OH, 12 years ago.

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.

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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Fabricator settles in Milwaukee, WI, after numerous moves from growth

Indiana Limestone Co. aims to deliver premier quality and service

Starting a fabrication business: Natural Stone Creations, Inc.

Rivers’ Edge Countertops: Fully digital shop with advanced stoneworking machinery

Ohio State University Locker Room Gets Quartz Design

Homeowners Choose White Quartz for Form and Function

Brothers of Montana Tile & Stone Fabricators carry on stone and tile work

Dilworth Plaza in Philadelphia gets a much needed makeover

An eight-year-old Virginia-based Fabrication shop, aims to please its diverse group of clientele

Laser etching company continues to grow

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