Is it Time to Automate Your Shop?

As most of our readers are aware, countertop fabricators come in all sizes and budgets, and the number of customers they serve varies widely. Many fabricators new to the industry start out with the bare minimum equipment and use only manual tools while shops that have been around for some … Read more

Is it Time to Automate Your Shop?

As most of our readers are aware, countertop fabricators come in all sizes and budgets, and the number of customers they serve varies widely. Many fabricators new to the industry start out with the bare minimum equipment and use only manual tools while shops that have been around for some … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Mainland Stoneworks Uses Automation to Improve Processes and Cut Costs

Mainland Stoneworks in Alvin, Texas, was founded as Mainland Custom Marble by Johnny Helpenstill and Darwin Miller in 1982. The company began as a manufacturer of cultured marble, but the owners took advantage of the growing demand for natural stone countertops by turning it into a full-service fabrication shop. In … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Mainland Stoneworks Uses Automation to Improve Processes and Cut Costs

Mainland Stoneworks in Alvin, Texas, was founded as Mainland Custom Marble by Johnny Helpenstill and Darwin Miller in 1982. The company began as a manufacturer of cultured marble, but the owners took advantage of the growing demand for natural stone countertops by turning it into a full-service fabrication shop. In … Read more