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Coming out of the "storm"

Although hit by a global pandemic that caused shop owners to rethink how to run their business, many fabricators express signs of optimism for 2021

Jennifer Richinelli

February 1, 2021

2020 was an unprecedented year. Last January, undoubtedly, no one would have predicted that the COVID-19 global pandemic would strike with such force and stop “normal” life for so many people.

Tryon's Tips: Personal development- Investing in yourself

Eric Tryon

February 1, 2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR! CAN I GET AN AMEN!! Wow, we all have been eagerly and anxiously awaiting to put 2020 behind us. We have the opportunity to hit the reset button and get moving forward. Life will become what YOU make of it.

Selling natural stone

A virtual Stone Summit was recently held that addresses the selling experience, as well as what to expect in the role of a commercial stone contractor

Jennifer Richinelli

November 15, 2020

Naquin moderated the two-day workshop, entitled “Selling Natural Stone: Building Your Company’s Sales Structure,” which on the first day also included industry veterans from Valley View Granite and Cutstone Company, who shared their experiences with viewers.

Stone Column: Living through the pandemic

Jennifer Richinelli

September 1, 2020

In the past six months, I think it is safe to say that all of our lives have changed in one way or another. We have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Navigating uncharted waters

Jennifer Richinelli

August 17, 2020

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.

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

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.

Tryon's Tips

Tools for building a successful team

Eric Tryon

June 10, 2020

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.

Stone Column: How to “weather the storm”

Jennifer Richinelli

June 1, 2020

As I write this, we in the U.S. are heading into Memorial Day weekend. I have to admit, it’s a bit strange and certainly doesn’t feel like a holiday weekend. The pandemic has gone on long enough for us to have all experienced a mix of emotions and even physical or financial hardships.

Stone Column: Embracing technology

Jennifer Richinelli

May 4, 2020

While the importance of technology has become increasingly at the forefront in recent years, it has become a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stone material handling equipment

March 12, 2020

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.