While only working in the stone industry for several years, Megan Ognibene, a stone design consultant at Buechel Stone in Kohler, WI, has immersed herself by taking an active role in several organizations, as well as being devoted to assisting her clients in finding the appropriate stone material for their project. Additionally, Obnibene was the recent recipient of the Natural Stone Institute’s Natural Stone Scholarship. Learn more about Ognibene and her love for the stone industry.

LPI features their new digital templating platform.

Recently purchased by the owners of Meshoppen Stone, Endless Mountain Minerals in Susquehanna, PA, has grown to be the largest Bluestone fabricator and distributor.

Sierra Gause has worked her way from a receptionist to sales representative at Mario & Son in Liberty Lake, WA – demonstrating that dedication and a drive to excel pays off. Learn more about Gause’s journey and why she enjoys working in the stone industry. 

Learn how to implement a safety program in a stone fabrication shop.

2022 Stone World Fabricator of the Year, Angela Conte of Structural Stone, discusses her upbringing in the stone industry and how she has grown her business.

While larger formats continue to grow in popularity, warmer tones and thinner thicknesses are emerging new tile trends uncovered at the international tile exhibition, which recently reunited the tile industry in Valencia, Spain. 

Bre Covell, general manager of Pacific Shore Stones in Springdale, AR, shares her experiences so far as a woman in the stone industry, including being a part of Women In Stone.

In honor of Women’s Month in March, Stone World will feature stories of leading women in the stone industry. Starting out in the stone industry working public relations for Majestic Stone, Natalie Martin is now chief technology officer of StoneLoads. Read more about Martin and her journey with StoneLoads and the stone industry. 

It's a wrap on StonExpo 2023. Watch a video highlighting the event.