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DEPARTMENTS: Industry Spotlight

Majestic Kitchen & Bath Creations, by Peter Marcucci 

Natural Stone, Textured Tile Accent Santa Monica Remodel, by Shannon Carey

St. Louis Landmark Gets a Facelift with American Marble, by Steven Schrenk 

Gems Along the Highway, by Peter Marcucci 


Training and Education
Sponsored by Braxton-Bragg

The Continuous Pursuit of Excellence,  by Ed Hill

Natural Stone Institute Releases Quarrier Toolbox Talks 

Fall Down – Go Boom, by Sharon Koehler 


Industry Topics, Tips and Regulars

Beware the Dark Web, by Sharon Koehler

The Stone Detective, by Frederick M. Hueston 

Employee Retention Tactics, by Codiak San Herrell  

The Vols Were Jinxed from the Start, by Sam Venable 

Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell 

A Deep Dive Into the Properties of Quartzite, by Karin Kirk 

Order in the Universe, by Aaron Crowley 


Stone and Tile Industry News

New Braxton-Bragg Website Offers Streamlined Online Ordering 

Laser Products Industries Earns a Place on Inc. 5000 List for Second Consecutive Year 

Dennis Lynch is New Alpha® Representative 

NSI Announces New Testing Lab Offering  

The Omni Cubed® Difference 

Natural Stone Institute Completes 15 Homes with Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. Program 

ITC Rules in Cambria’s Favor on Trade Case Against Chinese Imports of Quartz Surface Products  

Natural Stone Institute to Provide Education at Middle East Stone Show

Stone Panels International Announces New President, Vice President 


The Lighter Side

Notable Quotes

Family Ties

One License Up in Smoke

Hoofing It in Style

Hooch Stash Discovered in Quincy

Do you Get My Point?

Take this Crown and Shove It

The Funny Page

 

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