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The Voice Of The Stone Fabricator

Featured In This Issue
November 2024

Radiant Elegance: Transforming Spaces with Backlit Natural Stone, by Megy Karydes

Tucker Design Awards

  Training, Safety and Education                       

Industry Calendar of Events and Training: November to December 2024

Make Sure Your Shop Machinery Doesn’t Have You Running in Circles,  by Tim Saddoris

Eleven Marketing Hacks for Countertop Shops, by Stephen Alberts

Can the Constraint Move to Sales? Yes, it Can!  by Maria Leali

Thriving in a Challenging Economy: How to Strengthen Your Marketing Sales and Strategies, by Ed Young

  Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns    

PSA: Beware!  by Sharon Koehler

The Stone Detective in The Case of the Purple Marble Mayhem, by Frederick M. Hueston

Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner – Diamond Abrasives, by Bob Murrell

  Industry News                                  

ISFA Announces 2024 Annual Conference Agenda

BACA Systems Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with BACA BASH 2024 Open House

Frank Hermans of Coldspring Receives Thor Lundh Quarrier Award

BACA Systems Announces Strategic Partnership with D2 Technology and Horus Software

The Lighter Side 

Notable Quotes

Slippery Rock Funny Pages

Cartoons by Mark Anderson

   A Warm Round of Applause for ‘Exothermic Oxidation’, by Sam Venable

   Nibi the Beaver Gets Official Reprieve

   Pumpkin Weighing 2,471 Pounds Wins Annual California Contest

   North American Wife-Carrying Championship Attracts Competitive Couples to Maine

Contributors & Staff

  Rick Stimac 

Publisher  

  Larry M. Hood

Editor and Design Director  

  G. William Brown

Graphic Designer  

  Stephen Alberts 

Countertop Marketing  

  Mark Anderson

Department of Humor  

  Darlene Compagna

Direct Opinions  

  Frederick M. Hueston

Stone Forensics Investigation  

  Sharon Koehler

Stone Industry Consultant  

  Rufus B. Leakin

Guru of Urban Folklore   

  Maria Leali

Synchronous Solutions   

 Peter Marcucci

 Special Contributor    

  Anthony Milia

Milia Marketing   

  Bob Murrell

Restoration Consultant   

  Tim Saddoris

Grand Onyx   

  Ed Young

 Fabricator’s Business Coach  

  Sam Venable

 Department of Irony  


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