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Jim Urban

former Natural Stone Institute Safety Committee chairman and former vice president of operations at Stone Source

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Shop Safety

You Can Afford Safety in Your Fabrication Shop

Learn from an industry expert about the true costs/benefits of a safety program in a stone fabrication facility and how the advantages are far reaching

Jim Urban

March 13, 2023

Learn how to implement a safety program in a stone fabrication shop.

U.S. Countertop Material Imports: February 2026

ITC Moves Towards New Quartz Import Tariffs

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

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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Poll

Tariffs and Quartz Imports

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Products

Restoration & Maintenance Technical Module

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