Contents
Features
First-Half 2023 U.S. Hard-Surface Imports
The post-COVID boom is definitely over as nearly every sector trails mid-2022 in value and volume. It's still better than before the pandemic.
Silicosis: An Industry Response
The Natural Stone Institute began working with California regulators long before this summer's headlines. What now?
Vol. 7, No. 1
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Departments
Spall
In the industry, the gang isn't what it used to be. In sawing, that is.
News Highlights
Polycor Group finishes its acquisition of ROCAMAT. Also, Park Industries celebrates its 70th, and Caesarstone is hig with large second-quarter losses.
Hard-Surface Cinema
Natural stone enters the realty-TV realm with a look at Henraux's quarries and factory.
Arpi on Tile
Cersaie is imminent in Bologna, Italy, and Arpi Nalbandian is ready with a show preview.
'Round the Clock
Jason Nottestad knows what it's like to work all day and all of the night. Occasionally, his workers were armed with more than their wits.
SFA: What's the Answer?
The Stone Fabricators Alliance looks at the pros and cons of seams at the sink, plus some ideas on water priorities and tracking down a wayward CNC laser.
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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