Items Tagged with 'stone industry leaders'

She was recognized for her leadership and service through the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program.

Erdoğan Akbulak, chairman and co-founder of Silkar Stone, passed away on January 12, 2026. He played a defining role in transforming Turkish natural stone from a supply-driven commodity into a value-oriented architectural material.

The Rockheads Group (RHG) announced the addition of Eric Behrends to its executive team effective January 2, 2024. 

2022 Stone World Fabricator of the Year, Angela Conte of Structural Stone, discusses her upbringing in the stone industry and how she has grown her business.

A time for rebirth. If you have been checking out our website regularly, or following us on social media, you know that we had been highlighting women throughout March in honor of International Women’s Month. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning the stories of many strong women in our industry.

Some states are starting to unlock the doors for commerce and people will start getting back to work. Assembling the work teams back together attempting to achieve shared common objectives will not just happen by chance.

As we approach the beginning of a new year, and a new decade, we are encouraging all of our Rockhead members to take a close look into their business and identify key areas of focus that will allow them to plan and scale their business based on present or potential economic cycles.

World Wide Stone Corporation has changed its name to Durango Stone LLC, its brand recognition for the past 30 years. And along with its new name, the company is also experiencing other adjustments, including expansion, which will further strengthen its place in the global stone industry.