Special Features
Luxury Marble and Granite: Building a Reputation for Quality and Service, by Peter Marcucci
Dakota Mahogany: Core of the Continent, by Karin Kirk
Training, Safety and Education
Industry Calendar of Events and Training: June to August 2023
Invest in Your Employees, by Zack Smycer
What Will Your Sales Be in September? by Ed Young
Top Ten SEO Optimizations for Your Countertop Shop’s Website, by Stephen Alberts
The Synchronous Flow Operating System, by Rick Phelps
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
Why Fabricators Should “Systemize the Predictable,” by Katherine Gifford
Juice Jacking, by Sharon Koehler
Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner – Hand Tools Revisited, by Bob Murrell
Take Action with Your Cash Flow, by Josiah Vander Maas
Great Minds Think Alike– Doesn’t that Mean Idiots Do, Too? by Eric Rolseth
The Stone Detective – CSI or CSI? by Frederick M. Hueston
Industry News
BACA Systems Fabrication Seminar to Showcase Equipment Demos and Industry Insights
Fifth Gear Technologies Acquires ETemplate Systems
Masonry Contractors Association of America and the Masonry Alliance Program
Natural Stone Institute Completes 47th Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
2023 NTCA Tile Person of the Year: Joe and Wendi Kerber
IMS Partners with Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership to Build Future Workforce
Groves Introduces Heavy-Duty Tool Storage System
The Lighter Side
Tired of Murder Hornets? How ‘Bout Parachute Spiders? by Sam Venable
Florida Police Attempt to Wrangle Sand-Gator
Contributors & Staff
Rick Stimac |
Publisher |
Larry M. Hood |
Editor and Design Director |
G. William Brown |
Graphic Designer |
Stephen Alberts |
Countertop Marketing Co. |
Mark Anderson |
Department of Humor |
Rick Phelps |
Synchronous Solutions |
Katherine Gifford |
Moraware |
Frederick M. Hueston |
Stone Forensics Investigations |
Ed Hill |
Synchronous Solutions |
Sharon Koehler |
Stone Industry Consultant |
Rufus B. Leakin |
Guru of Urban Folklore |
Bob Murrell |
Restoration Consultant |
Eric Rolseth |
Stone Fabricator’s Alliance |
Ed Young |
Fabricator’s Business Coach |
Sam Venable |
Department of Irony |