Contents
Features
2022 U.S. Hard-Surface Imports: Review
The total value of natural stone, quartz surface and porcelain shipments set yet another record. The volume is another story.
2022 Pinnacle Awards
The Natural Stone Institute honors the best work in natural stone, and also salutes the standout people in the industry.
Fabricator Focus
Carmine Pantino carries on the family business at Frank's Marble & Granite LLC in Red Lion, Pa.
Vol. 6, No. 4
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Departments
Spall
Customers may not be asking about your sustainable practices now, but maybe it's time to work on your green.
News Highlights
Polycor to acquire full ownership of French natural-stone producer ROCAMAT. Also: Vegas shows, including TISE, draw 200,000; Caesarstone picks familiar face for new CEO.
The Message from NSI
The Natural Stone Institute roams the globe to represent you, but it also can help get you noticed right in your hometown.
Arpi on Tile
If you're looking for hot new trends at Coverings 2023, Arpi Nalbandian spies large wall-decor graphics ... and also sees red.
War of the Stairs
Jason Nottestad's transition into production management involved a project that ended up far from elevating.
10 Questions with ...
... stone-gallery owner Anthony Geraci, offering his perspectives on what customers need to know about premium natural stone.
SFA: What's the Answer?
The Stone Fabricators Alliance looks at women working in the shop, waste factors with slabs, and induction cooktops.
Product Plus
Water Treatment Solutions can recycle shop water from muddy to crystal-clear ... and with no chemicals.
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
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