Jennifer Richinelli

Stone Column: Reasons for optimism

March 1, 2021

Well, we made it through January, which especially here in the Northeast is usually a long and dreary month. Throw living in a pandemic on top of it, and it seemed even more daunting. But now spring is in sight, and on the work front, there has been a great deal of things going on that have kept me positive and engaged.

Reaching new heights in limestone

With GammaStone limestone panels as its exterior cladding, the new Hyatt Place in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood stands beautiful and strong.

Jennifer Richinelli

February 23, 2021

GammaStone Natural AIR panels made of Portuguese limestone provided the technical and aesthetic requirements for the new Hyatt Place in Manhattan.

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.

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 Column: Positive thoughts for 2021

Jennifer Richinelli

February 1, 2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I have to say, I couldn’t be happier to shut the door on 2020. I’m hoping 2021 will bring all of us better times. While the past year has definitely made for trying moments, it seems that many of the fabricators I have spoken with are finding themselves busy.

Polycor continues strategic growth

With its recent acquisition of North Caroline Granite Corp., Canadian-based quarrying conglomerate Polycor continues to expand its footprint in the U.S., strengthen its presence in the south, and overall, promote the beauty and sustainability of natural stone

Jennifer Richinelli

January 27, 2021

2020 ended on an upswing for global stone producer Polycor with the acquisition of North Carolina Granite Corp. (NCGC). Founded in 1889, NCGC is recognized by architects and other industry stakeholders for its high-quality White Mount Airy granite, proudly quarried in Mount Airy, NC.

Working in the "new norm"

Despite the pandemic, Stone Resources recently opened its second shop – fully automated and equipped to operate efficiently to meet its customers’ needs

Jennifer Richinelli

December 7, 2020

Part of the FS Builder Resources’ family, Stone Resources continues to advance and expand its business through automation. With its largest location in Carrollton, TX, the stone fabrication company recently opened a second shop in Pflugerville, TX, a suburb of Austin.

A look back on 2020

Jennifer Richinelli

December 7, 2020

AS WE APPROACH THE HOLIDAYS and the end of 2020, I’m sure most of us are reflecting on what a year this has been! I would have never imagined that a few weeks after returning from one of our workshops in Little Rock, AR, at the end of February the world as we know it would change so drastically.

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape

Carnelian granite boulders in their natural state created an inviting new entrance for Brookings Hospital, which was influenced by the glacial movement across the Great Plains thousands of years ago

Jennifer Richinelli

November 15, 2020

A growing patient base drove officials to put an expansion plan in place for Brookings Hospital in Brookings, SD. The project consisted of a hospital addition and a new two-story medical office building.

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.

Articles by Jennifer Richinelli

Stone Column: Reasons for optimism

Reaching new heights in limestone

Coming out of the "storm"

Automation and digital software in your shop

Stone Column: Positive thoughts for 2021

Polycor continues strategic growth

Working in the "new norm"

A look back on 2020

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape

Selling natural stone

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