2023 February

In this issue of Stone World meet the winner of the 2022 Fabricator of the Year, read about an outdoor courtyard renovation in San Antonio, take a look at the Winter insert of CSTD, and much more!

Inside the Shop

The Evolution of a Family Stone Business

On the heels of its 60th anniversary, Rocky Mountain Stone Co. in Albuquerque, NM, has continued to progress to ensure it remains a successful stone operation

Jennifer Richinelli

February 21, 2023

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How a family business has continued to progress to ensure it remains a successful stone operation.

FOTY 2022 HEROIMAGE Greek Theater 1440x750

Fabricator of the Year

The 2022 Stone World Fabricator of the Year Is …

Don and Angela Conte of Structural Stone LLC in North Kingstown, RI, join an elite group of leading stone industry members who have been named Stone World Fabricator of the Year

Jennifer Richinelli

January 23, 2023

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Since 1988, Stone World has recognized a deserving stone industry member as its Fabricator of the Year. It has become a time-honored tradition distinguished by an award presentation during StonExpo. Find out who won the 2022 Fabricator of the Year!

Commercial Renovation

Overcoming Challenges for a Successful Stone Installation

Despite extreme heat and other circumstances, a skilled team of installers from J&R Tile completed the outdoor courtyard renovation at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, TX – meeting industry standard tile setting guidelines.

February 16, 2023

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Mexican Cantera stone and slate being used in extreme heat

Column | Jennifer Richinelli

Stone Column: Stone World 2022 Fabricator of the Year

Jennifer Richinelli

February 23, 2023

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While I congratulate Don and Angela Conte of Structural Stone LLC in North Kingstown, RI, who are this year’s recipients, I would also like to congratulate the other worthy nominees.

SW 0123 Fabricating Technology Roundup Wilson

Machine of the Month

February Machine of the Month: Wire Saw

Wire Saw by Wilson named Machine of the Month

February 20, 2023

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The February Machine of the Month is from Wilson Industrial Electric.

Fabricating Technology | Tooling

Fabricating Technology: Panther Porcelain Thin Wall Core Bits — Stone Boss

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry.

March 2, 2023

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Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. Panther Porcelain Thin Wall Core Bits are designed for fast free cutting of dense porcelain and other compact ceramic materials.

Fabricating Technology | Tooling

Fabricating Technology: The Proliner Stone Package — Prodim

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry.

March 2, 2023

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Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. The Proliner Stone Package was specially developed for the digital templating needs of the stone industry.

SW 0223 Fab Tech Roundup 05 LPI LT3 Raptor

Fabricating Technology | Tooling

Fabricating Technology: LT3Raptor — LPI

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry.

March 1, 2023

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Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. LT3Raptor from LPI is a new digital templating platform designed with a robust Cloud-based management hub.

Fabricating Technology | Tooling

Fabricating Technology: The Stacking Box — Groves

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry.

February 27, 2023

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Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. The Groves Stacking Box makes space-saving storage and convenient access to valuable stone remnants safer and smarter.

Fabricating Technology | Tooling

Fabricating Technology: High-Speed Performance CNC Tools and Saw Blades — DeFusco Industrial Supply

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry.

February 23, 2023

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Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. High-Speed Performance CNC Tools and Saw Blades by DeFusco Industrial Supply

SW 0223 Fab Tech Roundup 02 Blick Industries

Fabricating Technology | Tooling

Fabricating Technology: Portable Manifold (8-Pair) — Blick Industries

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry.

February 22, 2023

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Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. The Blick Industries Portable Manifold is the perfect solution for replacing your old or damaged manifolds.

Fabricating Technology | Tooling

Fabricating Technology: Undermount Sink — Amerisink

Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry.

February 17, 2023

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Featuring some of the newest tooling used in the stone industry. Amerisink offers the 31.25- x 18- x 9-inch, 18-gauge, 304 stainless steel undermount sink.

Stone World Magazine

Features

The Evolution of a Family Stone Business

The 2022 Stone World Fabricator of the Year Is …

Overcoming Challenges for a Successful Stone Installation

Columns

Stone Column: Stone World 2022 Fabricator of the Year

Product of the Month

February Machine of the Month: Wire Saw

Products

Fabricating Technology: Panther Porcelain Thin Wall Core Bits — Stone Boss

Fabricating Technology: The Proliner Stone Package — Prodim

Fabricating Technology: LT3Raptor — LPI

Fabricating Technology: The Stacking Box — Groves

Fabricating Technology: High-Speed Performance CNC Tools and Saw Blades — DeFusco Industrial Supply

Fabricating Technology: Portable Manifold (8-Pair) — Blick Industries

Fabricating Technology: Undermount Sink — Amerisink

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