NSI Introduces Updated Silica & Slab Safety Certificate

The Natural Stone Institute has introduced the newly-updated Silica & Slab Safety Certificate. This online certificate consists of seventeen courses focused on preventing silicosis, safe slab handling, and creating a safety program. The updated certificate can be completed in 4-6 hours. The certificate includes videos, course readings, and tests. Videos … Read more

Groves Incorporated Introduces Buggy Buddy

Groves Incorporated has introduced the Buggy Buddy. This heavy duty buggy is designed to safely move material around the shop or warehouse. The pneumatic tires are ideal for use on smooth or rough surfaces, indoors or out. The buggy includes five inch swivel casters with locking brakes and a removable … Read more

Weha Introduces Large Heavy Duty Shop Cart

The new Weha Large Fabrication Shop Cart was made specifically for large and fragile stone fabrication. As stones get larger, more than 10-ft. and taller up to 80-in., those oversized slabs need a larger cart than the traditional dry wall shop carts. According to the company this new cart is … Read more

Weha Introduces New Stone Carry Clamps

Weha has introduced its new double carry handle clamps that are compatible with granite, marble, quartz, quartzite, all stone, glass, metal, wood and any other sheet material. The Weha Stone Carry Clamps are made with a fully vulcanized thick rubber pad that “bites” into materials for a solid grip that … Read more

GMR Quality Stone Products Offers Nemo Grabo Electric Suction Cup

A new electric vacuum suction cup is now available from GMR Quality Stone Products. Grabo incorporates multiple patents and technological innovations developed by engineers at Nemo Power Tools over the course of several years. Unlike traditional suction cups that are only capable of creating a good seal with flat, clean … Read more

Weha Introduces New Line of Shop Carts

The New Weha Granite and Stone Drywall Fabrication Shop Carts are available in four different models. The Weha Stone Fabrication Cart is made like a drywall cart but built to be more heavy duty to work in the granite and stone environment. The Weha Granite Drywall Carts are great for … Read more

Reduce the Strain in Manual Material Handling

The leading cause of disabling injuries in the construction industry is overexertion. More than one-third of all workers’ compensation claims in construction, including specialty trades, are accounted by this factor. While sudden trauma injuries, such as falls, have a fast onset, overexertion can be caused by repeatedly handling materials improperly, … Read more

Rack Engineering Division Introduces Vertical Slab Storage Unit

Rack Engineering Division, a manufacturer of heavy-duty storage solutions and material handling products, recently released information about the newest addition to its product offering, the Vertical Slab Storage unit. Rack Engineering Division’s NEW Vertical Slab Storage unit easily and safely stores slabs of marble, stone or granite. Materials can be … Read more

Weha Introduces New Material Handling Equipment

Weha has recently made two new introductions to its offering of material handling equipment; the T-31 Anchor Machine and the Cut Stone Trolley. The Weha T-31 Anchor Machine does not require the stone to be flipped over to cut the Anchor Slots. Once the counter top or vanity is on … Read more

Omni Cubed Launches Three New Products

As large format tiles have become more popular, specialized tools for transport and installation are in greater demand. Omni Cubed is working on a variety of solutions for these materials. First off the line, are the Rigid Cross-Brace Kit and Horizontal Lifting Handle Kit—two new accessories designed to help stone fabricators and … Read more