Featured In This Issue
November 2024
Radiant Elegance: Transforming Spaces with Backlit Natural Stone, by Megy Karydes
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
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
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 |