As we all continue to deal with the uncertainties brought on by coronavirus, It’s important to reach out and stay engaged with industry peers to gain/share strategies to get through this unprecedented time.The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) has a COVID-19 Resources page with a wealth of useful material along with links. … Read more
During the current troubled times that not only this industry, but virtually all industries are facing, it is critical to establish clear messaging that you are there for your customer and will be for the long haul. Park Industries recently put out such a video that is a prime example … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute has announced the debut of a new safety resource for stone fabricators and distributors. The Silica & Slab Safety Certificate is an 8-hour online certificate that provides training material for silicosis prevention, slab handing and creating a safety program. This program, comprised of 20 courses, is … Read more
by Katherine Gifford of Moraware When you stack yourself up to other fabricators in your area, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s the price. If you don’t have the best price in town, you’re toast, right? Well, not really. We believe the number one myth in … Read more
The entry period for the 2020 Natural Stone Institute Awards Program is now open. The association has announced the call for entries for the Pinnacle Awards, Industry Recognition Awards and scholarship program. All entries are due by July 20. The Pinnacle Awards honor projects where beauty, creativity, ingenuity, and craftsmanship … Read more
Park Industries has introduced the new TITAN® 3000 CNC Router Series. It has been redesigned to dominate high-speed polishing, packed with operator friendly upgrades and maintenance automation. TITAN 3000 can route, shape, and polish stone with lower costs and maximum uptime. New features of the TITAN 3000 Series include: Refined … Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim guidance for enforcing OSHA’s record-keeping requirements (29 CFR Part 1904) as it relates to recording cases of COVID-19. Under OSHA’s record-keeping requirements, COVID-19 is a recordable illness, and employers are responsible for recording cases of COVID-19, if the following applies: Is confirmed … Read more