By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Goals are critical for any business, including the fabrication industry. Without them, it’s like playing a game of darts in a pitch-black room. You keep aiming and throwing, but you have no idea if you’re ever going to hit the bullseye. That’s where KPIs come in. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are […]
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Not another person to hire! This one is different, I promise. To fully understand how your business is performing—whether it is weekly sales, material usage, or employee efficiency—analyzing the data is incredibly crucial for success. If you don’t know where your bottlenecks are, you can’t make the adjustments necessary for improvement. That’s where this […]
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Money! There never seems to be enough of it, right? Just when you think you’re in the black, someone drops another slab or a customer complains about a job and you have to rework it for free. Now you’re actually paying to install countertops instead of getting paid. Ouch! We all […]
OSHA has recently updated the Guidelines for Safety and Health Programs it first released 30 years ago, to reflect changes in the economy, workplaces, and evolving safety and health issues. The new Recommended Practices have been well received by a wide variety of stakeholders and are designed to be used in a wide variety of […]
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Have you ever heard the saying “garbage in, garbage out”? It’s the perfect description for when you overlook the information input part of your process. If you aren’t thinking about how and why you are entering job info into your job management system, then you won’t be able to pull […]
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Posted on 20 January 2022
After a year full of unpredictability, many gained a newfound appreciation for our kitchens and the many purposes they serve. The heart of the home is getting the attention it deserves as homeowners realize the importance of having a multi-faceted kitchen and are ready to invest in new solutions for the way we now live. […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 19 January 2022
UGM Surfaces announced the introduction of Sintered Stone into their portfolio of silica-free products via a new partnership with Lapitec. Lapitec’s activities in the United States have become increasingly significant and frequent, bearing testimony to the company’s interest in the US market. As part of this policy of internationalization and consolidation of its position in […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 17 January 2022
The Natural Stone Institute has announced the recipients of the 2021 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. Recipients will be celebrated during the association’s awards ceremony at StonExpo/Marmomac at TISE in Las Vegas this February. Noe Cortez, Customer Solutions Manager for Quality Marble & Granite in Ontario, Calif. is the recipient of […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 13 January 2022
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Goals are critical for any business, including the fabrication industry. Without them, it’s like playing a game of darts in a pitch-black room. You keep aiming and throwing, but you have no idea if you’re ever going to hit the bullseye. That’s where KPIs come in. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 07 January 2022
Antolini has introduced its newest member of the Exclusive Collection, Cristallo Roots. The comfortable and grounding hues of this natural quartz intertwine with veins which connect across the surface like the very namesake of this stone: the roots beneath the earth. Through colors, patterns, and design, this stone brings forth oneness in the most beautiful […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 01 January 2022
Water Treatment Solutions presents this video case study of the installation for Michigan-based fabricator Hard Rock Stone Works. Robert Finn, V.P. of Operations, describes the issues the company was experiencing with water filtration and the seamless installation of new water treatment systems. Finn also discusses the customer service they received, cost effectiveness and ROI (Return […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 28 December 2021
The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services from Triton Stone Group, TexaStone Quarries and Unique Countertops for its 40th home with the Gary Sinise foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. R.I.S.E. builds 100 percent mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. After a […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 22 December 2021
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the authority on the residential kitchen and bath marketplace and owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), has announced the 2022 NKBA Board of Directors. These new board members will officially take their positions January 1, 2022. 2022 NKBA BOARD OFFICERS Basil E. Larkin, Chair Vice […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 20 December 2021
The Natural Stone Institute will welcome three individuals to its board of directors in January 2022: North American Installer Sam Arcot, Rugo Stone, LLC Arcot is the Special Projects Manager at Rugo Stone in Lorton, VA. With more than 22 years of experience, Arcot began his career in the Indian stone industry at the age […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 16 December 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“Customs”) has been taking aggressive action under The Enforce and Protect Act (“EAPA”) against companies that are violating U.S. trade laws as they pertain to quartz surface products from China. On November 26, Customs found that 15 U.S. importers were guilty of illegally transshipping Chinese quartz surface products through Malaysia […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 15 December 2021
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Not another person to hire! This one is different, I promise. To fully understand how your business is performing—whether it is weekly sales, material usage, or employee efficiency—analyzing the data is incredibly crucial for success. If you don’t know where your bottlenecks are, you can’t make the adjustments necessary for improvement. That’s where this […] Continue reading this countertop info
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