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Reports on the latest industry standards pertaining to safety as well as updates on the measures fabricators are taking to maintain a safe work environment.
Stone material handling equipment

Stone material handling equipment

Listed in alphabetical order, this article showcases the latest stone material handling equipment from: Braxton-Brag, GranQuartz, Groves Inc., No LIft Install System Inc., Omni Cubed, Regent Stone Products, Salem Stone, Stone Boss, Weha, and Wood’s Powr-Grip.
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Navigating uncharted waters

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Jennifer Richinelli
August 17, 2020
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The COVID-19 outbreak is a unique and unprecedented scenario for many businesses and at Pokarna Group we consider the present challenge as an opportunity to learn, evolve and reshape our operations for the future.
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The importance of water and dust filtration systems

The importance of water and dust filtration systems

With strict OSHA regulations and the overall philosophy of a green environment, the use of water filtration and dust collection systems has become a necessity for fabricators
Brian Gambrell
August 17, 2020
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Water filtration and clarification systems have become so critically important for fabricators like never before. OSHA regulations and monitoring of sludge has increased exponentially over the last several years to keep the sludge out of the water drains.
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Tryon's Tips
Tryon's Tips

Tools for building a successful team

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Eric Tryon
June 10, 2020
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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.


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Egon Hinss, national sales manager of Breton USA

Going fully automated in stone fabrication

Stone World sits down with Egon Hinss, national sales manager of Breton USA, to discuss the process of transitioning to a fully or semi-automated fabrication shop
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Jason Kamery
June 1, 2020
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As labor markets continue to dwindle and the need to run a safer shop is more important than ever before, Egon Hinss, the national sales manager of Breton USA, explains how fabricators can start the automation process in their shop. Hinss has 20 years of experience in the industry and has been with Breton for the past six years.
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Stone material handling equipment

March 12, 2020
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Safety should always be at the forefront – whether in the fabrication shop or on the jobsite. Manufacturers continue to develop products that not only make handling slabs and other large stone pieces safer, but also help to increase production and installation efficiency.


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Dealing with silicosis in Australia

After Australia’s first death from silicosis, the country, companies and employees have come together to fight the problem of this life-threatening condition
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Jason Kamery
March 11, 2020
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In the past two years, Australia had its first reported fatality from silicosis. In response, the Australian government has been advocating for change and protection for fabricators. Silicosis is a form of occupational, non-reversible lung disease caused by inhalation of silica dust over a long period of time. Silica is a highly common, crystal-like mineral found in sand, rock, and quartz. It can have deadly consequences for people who work with stone, tile, concrete, glass, or other forms of rock.


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Tryon's Tips: Stone fabrication team engagement

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Eric Tryon
February 18, 2020
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How important is leadership? Time and time again, I’ve seen teams that were once high performing —a generating best-in-class results — fail under new leadership. Same team, yet dramatically different results. Why?


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Stone Industry Perspective

Stone Industry Perspective: Resources for preventing silicosis

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James Hieb
February 18, 2020
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The threat of silica exposure is not a new story. However, these reports are a strong reminder that stone companies must be diligent about reducing the risks to workers. The Natural Stone Institute recommends the following.


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Stone Column: A stone shop safety reminder

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Jennifer Richinelli
October 2, 2019
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I feel I would be remiss if I didn’t bring up the issue of shop safety after recently hearing about another tragic accident where falling slabs took the lives of two shop workers. It was just another day for these workers until the unimaginable happened.


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Getting serious about silica in the shop

August 12, 2019
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OSHA and NIOSH have identified exposure to silica as a health hazard to workers involved in finishing and installing natural and manufactured stone countertop products, both in fabrication shops and during in-home finishing/installation.


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