In This Issue...
DEPARTMENTS:
Special Focus on the Industry
Alpha Countertops and the Quest for Shop Automation, by Peter Marcucci
Rugo Stone Receives 2020 Grande Pinnacle Award
A New Discovery Reveals World-Class Granite in Minnesota: Superior Northern, by Karin Kirk
Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement
Training, Safety and Education Sponsored by BBI Academy
Seven Safety Tips to Protect Workers in the Summer Heat
The Difference Between a Good Idea and a Great Idea, by Ed Young
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
Psychological Contract Breach, by Cheryl A. Moore
The Stone Detective, by Frederick M. Hueston
Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell
Stone and Tile Industry News
BB Industries Supports and Celebrates Industry Partnerships
Raising Awareness for Colin Hurt and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
MSI Introduces Two New Q Premium Natural Quartz Marble Looks
Coverings Announces 2021 Rock Stars Winners
Natural Stone Institute Completes 36th Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
NTCA Announces Russian Version of Trowel and Error Video
2020 CEU Educator of the Year Awarded to Stone Panels International LLC
Brie Pfannenbecker Receives 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award
Natural Stone Institute Announces Quarry Advocacy Group Steering Committee
Katie Jensen Receives 2020 Person of the Year Award
The Lighter Side
It Doesn’t Take a Lot to Impress Us Hillbilly Goobers, by Sam Venable
’Toons by Anderson, by Mark Anderson
Like a Rollin’ Stone: Bob Dylan Album Returned 48 Years Late