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Fabricating Technology — Equipment 2016

January 6, 2016

Each year, Stone World takes a look at the newest technological advances in the equipment, as well as tools and accessories (coming in February), used in stone production.

From installation to fabrication, investing in state-of-the-art machinery

Jason Kamery

September 1, 2015

When Frankie and David Tidwell started CNC Stonecrafters in Phil Campbell, AL, they were originally just doing installs.

Using waterjet technology to build a custom stone business

In less than 30 years, Artistic Tile has become one of the leading domestic manufacturers and distributors of high-end stone and tile products

Heather Fiore

September 1, 2015

Artistic Tile is a unique company, which has evolved into a distributor and producer of high-end stone and tile product lines.

Using a sawjet and waterjet to ramp up production

Within the past year, GCI Surfaces of Clearwater, FL, increased production, downsized its footprint and began to cut intricate stone pieces — all with its new Baca Robo SawJet

Jason Kamery

September 1, 2015

A year ago, Michael Gladstone of Gladstone Construction Inc dba GCI Surfaces, located in Clearwater, FL, decided he needed to speed up his production rate in the shop.

Starting a fabrication business: Natural Stone Creations, Inc.

After years of working in a different industry, Dan Hickey risked it all to start his very own fabrication business, of Franklin, IN, and later founded Water Jet Solutions, Inc., which completes 30% of his stone fabrication

Sara Garafalo

September 1, 2015

In 2000, after spending 12 years as an engineer, Dan Hickey saw a chance to start his own granite fabrication company, known today as Natural Stone Creations, Inc. of Franklin, IN.

Designing Own Machinery to Produce Quartz Products

Jennifer Richinelli

July 6, 2015

With over 25 years’ experience in building German-engineered machinery for the porcelain industry, one of the owners of Foshan Monica Quartz Stone Co. in China, designed his own machinery to produce quartz products, which are distributed by PolarStone in the North American market

Fabricators Share Experiences and Ideas at Dallas Stone Summit

Jason Kamery

July 6, 2015

A panel of fabricators came together for the MIA/Stone World Dallas Stone Summit for a fabricator forum on March 26, 2015 in Farmers Branch, TX, hosted by M S International, Inc. (MSI).

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Stone shop safety best practices

Knowing the facts on safety guidelines will not only make for a secure work environment, but it will also have fabricators prepared when OSHA or the Ministry of Labour stop by for a shop inspection

Mike Loflin

June 1, 2015

What are the best practices for fabrication shop safety? How do you ensure that complacency doesn’t exist in your company?

Eco-friendly fabricator takes pride in natural stone

ROCKin’ teriors is an eco-friendly company trying to preserve the beauty of nature through professional design, fabrication and installation

Jason Kamery

May 1, 2015

ROCKin’ teriors, located in Raleigh, NC, was launched in January 2008 and sustained growth incrementally during the financial recession and construction crises.

The EXTESA 41 CNC off series bridge saw

March 2, 2015

The EXTESA 41 CNC off series bridge saw with extended stroke in X and Y axis was developed specifically for cutting larger ceramic slabs now being produced.