Contents
Features
2021 Pinnacle Awards
The best of the best in natural stone, from the annual competition by the Natural Stone Institute.
In the Thick of It
Thicker porcelain slabs are hot for countertops, but current standards leave them out in the cold.
Fabricator Focus
For a shop in Hawaii, continued success comes down to teamwork.
U.S. Hard-Surface Imports 2021
Last year was better than ever for natural stone, quartz surfaces and porcelain. Some did better than others..
Vol. 5, No. 4
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Departments
Spall
After 20 years of attendance, one show is still on the bucket list.
Capsule
Evaluating some natural stone exports from countries in the news.
News Highlights
U.S. government probes Malaysian quartz-surface imports; Caesarstone sees $1 billion revenues by 2025; more.
Coverings 2022 Preview
Arpi Nalbandian spots the product and program highlights for April's event.
The Safe Shop
Slabs may the ultimate Handle- with-Care item. Not paying attention can be a real killer.
SFA: What's the Answer?
The Stone Fabricators Alliance offers start-up advice in 10 words or less.
Product Talk
Our regular guide to goods and services for the hard-surfaces industry.
Workshelf
Stone Update Magazine offers audio versions of selected articles on one easy-to-access page.
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: Pinnacle Award winner (Private Residence - Vail), courtesy Natural Stone Institute.