December 2025 / volume 43 / no. 12
Stone Column
McDermott Top Shop:
30 Years in the Making
McDermott Top Shop recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a two-part celebration that brought together more than 450 guests, including industry leaders, loyal customers, employees, friends and families.
Important Year-End Question for Fabricators: What’s Actually Working?
As we head into the 2026 planning season, I've been reflecting on conversations I've had with hundreds of fabricators this year — from Dallas, Greenville, Atlanta to Minnesota to Michigan. The most successful shops all share something in common, and it is not what you would expect.
Fabricators Learn, Share and Prosper at StoneBiz 2025
Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA) StoneBiz on the Beach – a conference uniting fabricators and other industry members to “Learn, Share, Prosper.” The three-day event – held from October 15 to 18, 2025 – included informative and thought-provoking educational sessions, networking opportunities and time to relax poolside or on the beach, as well as enjoying delicious nightly dinners and entertainment.
Why Mindset is Crucial to a Successful Fabrication Business
Industry members discussed a range of topics regarding their fabrication businesses at the Stone Industry Education event in Reno, NV.
Highlights from Marmomac 2025
Marmomacc, the international stone exhibition held in Verona, Italy, in late September, drew strong attendance throughout its run, with attendees visiting from countries around the world.
About the Cover:
The historic city of Verona, Italy, sets the stage every year for Marmomac, the international stone exhibition that draws industry professionals from around the world. Tune into some of the highlights of this year's edition.
Photo by Jennifer Richinelli.
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