Natural Stone Institute Announces 2023 Stone Industry Education Series

The Natural Stone Institute and Stone World magazine announced the schedule for the 2023 Stone Industry Education Series. Stone Summits will be led by industry leaders and will cover a wide range of topics relevant to fabricators, including stone shop management, business diversification, and ways to increase efficiency. Attendees will … Read more

Stone World Opens Nominations for Fabricator of the Year

Every year, Stone World recognizes a leader in the stone industry as Fabricator of the Year. With a lineup of outstanding industry members recognized for their leadership, dedication and innovation, this annual award has been a time-honored tradition for Stone World since 1988. The presentation of the 2022 Fabricator of … Read more

Stone World Publishes Guide to Sourcing Quartz

Before purchasing quartz slabs and working with them, fabricators should understand that there are some major differences between sourcing quartz and natural stone. For instance, most natural stone that appears identical probably has identical properties and performance, but this is not the case with quartz. To help fabricators learn these … Read more

Stone World Publishes Guide to Sourcing Quartz

Before purchasing quartz slabs and working with them, fabricators should understand that there are some major differences between sourcing quartz and natural stone. For instance, most natural stone that appears identical probably has identical properties and performance, but this is not the case with quartz. To help fabricators learn these … Read more

Tragic Loss at Stone World Magazine

Stone World magazine’s editor/associate publisher Michael Reis, 43, died suddenly on Feb. 7 while vacationing in Jamaica. Reis was a well-respected fixture in the stone industry after having worked on the publication for 20+ years. He not only helped shape the publication, but was a stout advocate for the stone … Read more

A Busy Year for the Countertop Industry

Guest Blog by Chuck Sawyer of ISFA This year has not only been busy and full of exciting changes for the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) but also for the entire countertop industry. Partnerships and alliances are expanding within the industry and among closely associated industries, such as woodworking. Opportunities … Read more