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Natural Stone Institute Webinar- COVID-19

Ways fabricators are dealing with sales, promotion during a crisis

Fabricators from different parts of the U.S. discuss their experiences and strategies about keeping business going during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jennifer Richinelli

July 13, 2020

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An hour-long session giving insight into customer encounters, new procedures and supervising employees during the worldwide pandemic.

Contemporary Stone & Tile Design

CSTD Editor's Note: Summer 2020

Jennifer Richinelli

July 9, 2020

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For all of us, life as we once knew it has changed. Countries around the world, including us here in the U.S., have all been hit hard by the worldwide pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus. For some, it has hit closer to home than others.

Stone Column: Embracing technology

Jennifer Richinelli

May 4, 2020

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While the importance of technology has become increasingly at the forefront in recent years, it has become a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stone Industry Perspective

Team Fundraiser: Support for Stone World TN Employees

Amanda McMillan and Jon Kaplan are organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Duan Coqui

April 12, 2020

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A fast-moving storm cut across Middle Tennessee, dropping tornadoes that roared up to 165 mph. The disaster took 25 lives and destroyed structures across four counties. Among the devastation, Stone World TN's business was wiped out in minutes. Please consider sending your support for those employees no longer capable of supporting their families during this tragic time.

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Architects Stand Ready to Respond During Hurricane Season

June 12, 2018

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With the beginning of hurricane season, AIA's Disaster Assistance Program stands ready to respond to areas affected by disasters.

Cause was Hughes’ meter blew out and created sparks

Mother Earth Granite and Marble Recovers from Fire

After discovering his shop burned down, Greg Hughes Jr. went on to build his fabrication business back up, better than before

Jason Kamery

November 3, 2017

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On the morning of April 20, 2016, Greg Hughes Jr.’s company, Mother Earth Granite & Marble, located in Lake Havasu, AZ, which had been servicing Mohave County for more than 19 years, came to a fiery halt.

Stone Column: Rising above the storms

Jennifer Richinelli

October 9, 2017

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I received an email from a long-time industry member last week. He and his family had to be rescued by boat during Hurricane Harvey, and are now beginning the rebuilding process. Like so many in the Houston area, he didn’t have flood insurance.

Q.E.P. Co., Inc. to aid in Louisiana flood crisis

September 13, 2016

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The donation is being made to ToolBank Disaster Services, a mobile unit of disaster response professionals in association with ToolBank USA.

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Stone World Magazine

2020 October

For this issue of Stone World magazine we talk to industry veteran Ron Hannah about a product called Black Mamba that adheres a sink to a countertop in 10 seconds. This issue also takes a look at the quartz industry, one of the articles features Quantra and how it continues to invest and strategize to produce high-quality quartz. We also take a look at the top quartz products offering in our quartz roundup.

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Contemporary Stone & Tile Design Magazine

2020 Fall

For this issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design decorative porcelain and marble tile modernize an outdated living space in New York. We also see how Italian Porcelain tile contributes to a multi-purpose residential building. Finally we feature our Mosaic and decorative tile roundup.

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