Contents
Features
Quartz: The US Factor
New stateside factories continue to open and expand, even as imported surfaces keep arriving at the docks.
Fabricator Focus
Phoenix Granite Fabrication did rise out of a fire, but a determined owner really made it take off.
Natural Stone's 2020 Recovery
COVID-19 had granite, marble and others on the canvas at mid-year, but the sector staged a remarkable comeback.
Vol. 4, No. 3
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Departments
Spall
Marble countertops for $500? Sure. Just click.
News Highlights
Polycor acquires North Carolina Granite, Vietnam dodges 301 tariffs, and an industry legend is taken by COVID-19.
The Safe Shop
It's time for the Top 5 on the agency's list of fabricator faults. Act now and stay off this hit parade.
SFA: What's the Answer?
Sawjet or waterjet? Some of the Stone Fabricators Alliance weight in on the debate.
Workshelf
Stone Update Magazine offers audio versions of selected articles on one easy-to-access page.
Product Talk
Our regular guide to goods and services for the hard-surfaces industry.
The Directory
Find the solution you need for your business.
Agenda
The when and where of events and education for the industry.
Advertising Index
Contact Us
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On the cover: courtesy Phoenix Granite Fabrication.