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
The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) now offers online “The Complete Guide on Developing Tile & Stone Specifications with Architects” course. According to the company, it includes training on: Students will also be provided with a tile and stone MasterFormat Specification template to use to help architects specify products. It is … Read more
On Oct. 2 at its ParkFest 2025 event, Park Industries unveiled the SPARTAN CNC router designed to automate and streamline sink processing and seam finishing — two traditionally labor-intensive tasks in stone countertop fabrication. Key features & capabilities of the machine include:
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
HanStone Quartz from Hyundai L&C USA introduced its 2025 HanStone Quartz collection, featuring four exquisite new colors. The new options are Markina, which has a soft black base with warm white veining; Cremosa, which has a sandy base interlaced with shades of taupe and creamy white accents; Whistler Gold, which … Read more