2026 July

Stone World Magazine

In this issue of Stone World, we recap the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA) 2026 Italy Tour and share the experiences of fabricators who were invited to attend.

Fabricators Find Inspiration and Connection on 2026 SFA Italy Tour

Jason Kamery

June 23, 2026

The Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA) wrapped up its 2026 Italy Tour in early May, guiding a group of North American fabricators on a 10-day journey through the heart of the country's stone industry. Now in its 13th year, the annual tour brought together fabricators from across North America, including the U.S. and a strong Canadian representation this time around, for a packed schedule of factory visits, quarry tours and shared meals.

Fabricators Discuss the Correlation Between Rework and Profit Leaks

Industry veterans explain that if a shop does not have a handle on how many remakes are being done then it will not realize it has a problem

Jennifer Richinelli

April 24, 2026

Geoffrey Gran of The Countertop Factory advises fabricators to target a remake rate of under 2%.

High-Level Economic Indicators for Fabricators to Be on Alert

During a recent presentation during Park Industries FABX, the company’s Chief Financial Officer shared insight into the current state of the economy and how it affects fabricators

Jennifer Richinelli

June 8, 2026

Tips on how to follow market trends and use them to make informed decisions.

A Fabricator's Guide to Cutting Porcelain and Sintered Stone

Porcelain and sintered stone slabs rank among the most misunderstood materials in the countertop industry, but fabricators who learn to work with them are opening a revenue stream that is not going anywhere.

Jason Kamery

June 25, 2026

How Stone Fabrication Shops Can Fix Lead Leaks and Protect Their Marketing ROI

Stone shops are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars — not from a lack of marketing leads, but from broken systems that let them slip away

Anthony Milia

June 16, 2026

Stone fabrication shops are investing more in marketing than ever before. The spend is real and, in many cases, producing real activity at the top of the funnel. But somewhere between the first click and the closed job, the handoff breaks down.

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Stone World Magazine

2026 July

Features

Fabricators Find Inspiration and Connection on 2026 SFA Italy Tour

Fabricators Discuss the Correlation Between Rework and Profit Leaks

High-Level Economic Indicators for Fabricators to Be on Alert

A Fabricator's Guide to Cutting Porcelain and Sintered Stone

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How Stone Fabrication Shops Can Fix Lead Leaks and Protect Their Marketing ROI

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