In This Issue...
DEPARTMENTS:
Special Focus on the Industry
Maximizing Potential with ActionFlow, by Peter J. Marcucci
Saving a Piece of History With Natural Stone, by Stephanie Vierra
Back from the Brink: Stone World TN, by Peter J. Marcucci
Training, Safety and Education
How Do I Control the Chaos? by Ed Young
Capacity Planning in 2022, by Ed Hill
A Deep Dive Into the World of Stone Sealers
Does Your Countertop Company Have a Social Media Strategy? by Stephen Alberts
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
Lapitec Patents “Silica-Free” Sintered Stone
Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell
The Stone Detective – The Case of the Winter Blues, by Frederick M. Hueston
Land and Our Environment, by Sharon Koehler
Manufacturing Impacts: Natural Stone vs. Porcelain, by Stephanie Vierra
Industry News
BB Industries Introduces Game-Changing Inline Tooling and CNC Support
NSI Announces “Stone of the Year”
IPS Adhesives Boost Executive Team
NTCA Announces Member Benefit: Free Access to NTCA University
Rockheads Group Announces Hiring of Industry Veteran Rich Katzmann as New Executive Director
Tile Artistry Coloring Books Raise Money for THF, CTEF
Natural Stone Institute Announces Scholarship Recipients
Weha USA Announces Matrix SawJet Blade
Louisville Tile Sets Foundation for Growth
The Lighter Side
What’s An Hour Either Way Between Friends? by Sam Venable
The Funny Pages, Featuring Cartoons by Mark Anderson
Psst, Hey Buddy! Wanna Buy a Bridge?
Where’s Bullwinkle When You Need Him?