In This Issue...
DEPARTMENTS:
Special Focus on the Industry
The Long, Winding Road to Crowley’s Granite, by Peter J. Marcucci
Water, Water, Everywhere… by Sharon Koehler
The Poseidon Ferrari, by Jon Kaplan
Training, Safety and Education
Industry Calendar of Events and Training: June – July 2022
Want to Increase Retail Leads? Five Tips to Improve Your Countertop Website, by Stephen Alberts
Whose Job Is It, Anyway? by Ed Young
Find the Core Cause, by Ed Hill
Hearing Loss Prevention: What Should You Consider? by Rick Pedley
Sustainability Standard Guidance Course From NSI
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
The Stone Detective – A Lesson in Deflection, by Frederick M. Hueston
U.S. Ceramic Tile Market Update
Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell
Dining Al Desko, by Sharon Koehler
Industry News
Natural Stone Institute Completes 42nd Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
Arizona Tile Launches New Website
Antolini Introduces New Member of Exclusive Collection: Atlantic White
Lapitec Adds to Range of XXL Slabs
BB Industries Expands Sales Team with New Sales Team Members Bautista and Godsey
Louisville Tile’s New Senior Management Team is a Study in Pro-Activity
NTCA Announces Dirk Sullivan Awarded Tile Person of the Year
TCNA’s Martha Salazar Is a 2022 Rock Star
Park Industries Announces New CEO and Welcomes New VP of Customer Experience
SESA to Sponsor Manufactured Surfaces Pavilion at TISE 2023
The Lighter Side
‘I Scream’ About the Hottest Frozen Treat, by Sam Venable
The Funny Page, Featuring Cartoons by Mark Anderson
Contributors & Staff
Rick Stimac |
Publisher |
Larry M. Hood |
Editor and Design Director |
G. William Brown |
Graphic Designer |
Gina Covell |
Advertising Sales and Social Media Maven |
Stephen Alberts |
Countertop Marketing Co. |
Mark Anderson |
Department of Humor |
Ed Hill |
Synchronous Solutions |
Frederick M. Hueston |
Stone Forensics Investigations |
Jon Kaplan |
President, Poseidon Machinery |
Sharon Koehler |
Stone Industry Consultant |
Rufus B. Leakin |
Guru of Urban Folklore |
Peter J. Marcucci |
Special Contributor |
Bob Murrell |
Restoration Consultant |
Rick Pedley |
CEO, PK Safety |
Ed Young |
Fabricator’s Business Coach |
Sam Venable |
Department of Irony |