In this Issue...
MightySlab™ is Porcelain’s Newest Superhero, by Peter Marcucci
Yellowstone Rock: Made by Volcanic Hot Springs, by Karin Kirk
Training, Safety and Education
Industry Calendar of Events and Training: July to August 2024
Your Playbook for Effective Management, by Ed Young
Lean Malpractice: Prematurely Applying Single Piece Flow, by Rick Phelps
Unlocking Success: Customer Experience Strategy Essentials, by Darlene Compagna
NTCA Announces New Course “Tile Design Trends and Installation”
Your Shop is Slow – What Should You Do? by Stephen Alberts
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
How to Follow-Up Like a Pro, by Steve McKenna
The Stone Detective: The Case of the Talking Floor, by Frederick M. Hueston
Just a Reminder, by Sharon Koehler
Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner – Accessories are Essential, by Bob Murrell
Preventing Silicosis Conference Held at UCLA, by Jim Hieb
Industry News
BB Industries Expands U.S. Local Sales Force
TCNA Helps Investigate Ceramic Tile Dumping from India
Call for Entries 2024 ISFA Awards
The Lighter Side
My Fourth of July Food Fight is Always a Tasty Success, by Sam Venable
YouTube Celebrity Arrested for Fireworks Shenanigans
Croatia’s Mercedes Monument Honors Emigrants
Contributors & Staff
Rick Stimac |
Publisher |
Larry M. Hood |
Editor and Design Director |
G. William Brown |
Graphic Designer |
Mark Anderson |
Department of Humor |
Jim Hieb |
CEO, Natural Stone Institute |
Frederick M. Hueston |
Stone Forensics Investigation |
Karin Kirk |
usenaturalstone.org |
Sharon Koehler |
Stone Industry Consultant |
Rufus B. Leakin |
Guru of Urban Folklore |
Peter Marcucci |
Special Contributo |
Steve McKenna |
North Star Productions |
Bob Murrell |
Restoration Consultant |
Rick Phelps |
Synchronous Solutions |
Justin Shaw |
Stone Fabricator Elite |
Ed Young |
Fabricator’s Business Coac |
Sam Venable |
Department of Irony |