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2021 Stone Summit

Arizona Tile Hosts Stone Summit

October 27, 2021

Members of the stone industry once again came together at a Stone Summit, organized by Stone World in partnership with the Natural Stone Industry.

Colorado Stone Summit

Inside the Shop: Colorado Stone Summit

Fabricators from the Denver, CO, area gathered at MSI’s facility for education, sharing experiences and networking

Jennifer Richinelli

October 8, 2021

Stone World, in partnership with the Natural Stone Institute, has resumed its in-person Stone Summits for 2021. The first one launched in Ohio in July followed by Pennsylvania in August.

TISE

Stone Column: Continuing Good Vibes

Jennifer Richinelli

August 10, 2021

Over the past two months, I have to say I have logged in more than my fair share of steps. Between TISE and Coverings, I definitely walked a lot and remembered what trade shows can do to your feet.

TISE

Stone Column: It’s Good to be Back

Jennifer Richinelli

July 19, 2021

I recently returned from Las Vegas to attend TISE. I must admit, a few months ago when I made the decision to go I was excited but still a little apprehensive. But by the time I was in the airport, I suddenly enjoyed the feeling of being “normal” again. And once I entered the Mandalay Bay, it felt good to be back.

TISE

Stone Column: Back on the Road

Jennifer Richinelli

June 24, 2021

As we head into summer, I have to say that the future is looking brighter. Life is starting to feel more like it did pre-pandemic. I am excited that in a few weeks I will be traveling to Las Vegas for The International Surface Event (TISE).

Web Exclusive

Stone Summit: There’s something about quartzite

Fabricators gathered virtually to gain insight into the facts, misconceptions and proper tooling that is required when working with quartzite

Jennifer Richinelli

May 3, 2021

The Natural Stone Institute, in partnership with Stone World, held one of its regularly scheduled virtual Stone Summits on April 14, 2021. The topic of quartzite proved to be a “hot” issue among fabricators, as it drew record-breaking numbers of attendees.

Stone Summit, presented by Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute

Automation and digital software in your shop

Recently, Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute held a virtual Stone Summit to discuss ways for fabricators to investigate products that are new to their process, including tooling equipment and digital software, as well as methods to develop focused questions that will help ensure the product or machine they review will perform as anticipated and provide the expected results

Jennifer Richinelli

February 1, 2021

Technology continues to advance and play an important role in many of our daily lives. For fabricators in the stone business, each year there are more digital and automated products introduced to the marketplace, which can contribute to a shop’s overall efficiency and production.

Stone Industry Perspective: Resources for quarriers from the Natural Stone Institute

James Hieb

October 19, 2020

What resources are available for quarriers who join the Natural Stone Institute? Here are a few key benefits that quarriers can look forward to when joining.

Stone Column: Navigating 2020

Jennifer Richinelli

October 6, 2020

Having passed the half mark of 2020, I have taken some time for reflection. It certainly has been a game-changer so far. In January, I started the year off like any other.