With a heavy heart, the stone industry mourns the loss of James Donaire of Perfection Connection in Carson City, NV – an experienced industry professional who educated and mentored many
Fabricators discuss cutting, pricing, and educating customers about quartzite. We spoke to fabricators from different areas of the U.S. to understand the demand for quartzite and the challenges they face.
As we enter the month of June, I reflect on the first half of the year, which has been quite busy! We started off with The International Surface Event (TISE), and since then, it has been a bit of a whirlwind for me.
Stone World talked to Frank Sciarrino of Quote Countertops on a podcast about the best ways to use business software to assist in growing an efficient and successful fabrication shop
Old World Granite & Stone (TX) experienced tremendous growth in production when the owners made a large investment in automated equipment
October 11, 2022
Old World Granite & Stone (TX) experienced tremendous growth in production when the owners made a large investment to upgrade their fabrication shop with machinery from Park Industries
Patrick Wells, CEO of the newly launched StoneLoads online stone marketplace, shares details with Stone World about how the idea for the platform was realized and what he hopes to achieve with its development
Patrick Wells, CEO of the newly launched StoneLoads online stone marketplace, shares details with Stone World about how the idea for the platform was realized and what he hopes to achieve with its development.
One of the biggest frustrations I have had over the years with a lot of stone fabrication companies is their unwillingness to invest into human capital. Many owners seem reluctant to hire and develop middle-level managers because they see it as an unnecessary expense.
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Sandya Dandamudi, second-generation owner of GI Stone, runs a high-end stone fabrication operation and maintains a loyal staff of employees
Second-generation owner, Sandya Dandamudi, builds upon her mother’s success and maintains a work culture that promotes teamwork and nurtures creativity. Dandamudi, who was recently named Stone World’s 2020 Fabricator of the Year, took some time to talk with us about GI Stone and its work.
The SFA holds numerous events annually, hosted by member companies. These events are free of charge to SFA members in good standing. They truly provide a wealth of knowledge and learning opportunities for the industry. Events are held periodically all around the U.S. and international destinations. Subject matter ranges from hand fabrication techniques to efficient business management techniques. Both shop and front office subjects are addressed. The event is hosted by Cutting Edge Countertops.