Stone Chatter, a new voice in the stone countertop industry, has officially launched, bringing an unfiltered and engaging platform to countertop shops, suppliers and industry professionals nationwide. Built to complement the status quo of industry media, the podcast delivers direct, no-nonsense conversations about the realities of running and scaling a … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute is approaching a significant milestone as its Accreditation Program nears 20 years of supporting fabrication and installation companies across the industry. Since its inception, the program has served as a trusted benchmark for safety, quality, and professionalism; helping companies demonstrate their commitment to best practices while … Read more
In October, Cincinnati-based kitchen cabinet and countertop provider Sims-Lohman has purchased a 65,000-square-foot facility in Crestview, Fla., which will serve as the company’s new Gulf Coast headquarters. The facility will house regional distribution operations and granite and quartz countertop manufacturing. The company expects the Crestview facility to employ approximately 90 … Read more
Breton recently announced the launch of its Optimus II Robotic-Assisted Bridge Saw & Polishing Cell, to be available in June. for for full-line countertop and stone fabrication automation. According to the company, it was designed for high-efficiency to automate large portions of stone slab processing, and integrates cutting and automated … Read more
The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) offers a certification accreditation program for experienced stone professionals who have a minimum of two years full time on-the-job experience within the stone industry. The UofCTS Certified Stone Specialist (CSS) program covers natural stone, engineered stone, manufactured stone and related installation products. Before … Read more
Ghines Group has introduced its new, small footprint CNC sink cutting machine, the Sysmatic Evo Auto. The machine aims to expedite the lengthy sink cutting process by programming with macros. According to the company the Sysmatic Evo Auto can drill, cut out in one step, profile bevel on top and … Read more
M S International, Inc. (MSI) has opened a new showroom and distribution center in St. Louis, Mo. The new 64,000 sq. ft. facility, located at 2067 Westport Center Dr. in St. Louis, will serve commercial and residential markets in Missouri. “We are expanding into new markets rapidly, and I’m excited … Read more