Articles by Jason Kamery

Attendance was high at TISE West, featuring a new show floor, reveamped education program and other events

March 1, 2016

The International Surface Event, a combination of StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, Surfaces and Tile Expo, brought together stone and stone working technology, as well as tile and tile-setting products, along with carpet, wood and linoleum — all of it featured on one floor this year, compared to the two-floor design from previous years.

An interior designer and fabricator collaborated on the renovation of a penthouse apartment in New York City

Jason Kamery

March 1, 2016

After purchasing a Manhattan penthouse apartment that was originally built in the 1980s, the new owner decided she wanted the entire place gutted.

Solid Surface Tops started fabricating by hand before moving to automated equipment after the financial crisis

Jason Kamery

February 1, 2016

Starting in a barn in Buckingham, FL, Solid Surface Tops of Southwest Florida, Inc. was formed and incorporated in April 2002.

Expanding to all aspects of the business

Danny Ratliff started with a masonry installation company, but as opportunities arose, he pursued an endeavor in stone quarrying

Jason Kamery

February 1, 2016

In 1975, Danny Ratliff decided to start his own masonry company, which has now developed into Ratliff Hardscape.

Wisconsin quarriers Anderson Bros. & Johnson, and Michels Stone, have built a solid reputation as quality stone producers

Jason Kamery

February 1, 2016

Since 1895, Anderson Bros. & Johnson has been mining a dark red granite from its quarries in Wausau, WI, and is one of the oldest continuously operated mining companies in the U.S.

A quick installation

Custom Building Products and Wausau Tile worked together under difficult time constraints to not only lay tile quickly, but not to interrupt the daily foot traffic at San Diego International Airport

Jason Kamery

January 6, 2016

The San Diego International Airport, located three miles northwest of downtown San Diego, CA, is home of the busiest single-runway commercial airport in the U.S. and second busiest in the world.

Discover Marble & Granite beat the recession by becoming a large producer of quartz surfacing and investing in Robo SawJets

Jason Kamery

January 5, 2016

Since its beginnings in 2001, Discover Marble & Granite has slowly grown, but since the 2008 recession, it has seen a huge gain due to two reasons.

Jason Kamery

December 1, 2015

Michael Amendola’s family started in the stone business 27 years ago in White Plains, NY, and he started working in the shop at the age of 12.

Jason Kamery

November 2, 2015

Recently, more contemporary design trends with clean lines have become more and more popular.

Jason Kamery

October 1, 2015

Fabricators face more competition than ever before, and if they do not have a marketing strategy in place, there is a good chance their customers will not notice them.

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Articles by Jason Kamery

Attendance was high at TISE West, featuring a new show floor, reveamped education program and other events

An interior designer and fabricator collaborated on the renovation of a penthouse apartment in New York City

Solid Surface Tops started fabricating by hand before moving to automated equipment after the financial crisis

Expanding to all aspects of the business

Wisconsin quarriers Anderson Bros. & Johnson, and Michels Stone, have built a solid reputation as quality stone producers

A quick installation

Discover Marble & Granite beat the recession by becoming a large producer of quartz surfacing and investing in Robo SawJets

Taking a failed business and turning it into a successful fabrication shop

Fabricators discuss the popularity of mitering and different techniques that are used

New ways for fabricators to market their shop and bring in business

Our Newsletters are a rock solid source of industry insights!

Stay in the know on the international stone and tile industry trends.