Stone Column

The Stone Fabricator’s Alliance’s Road Trip of a Lifetime
For more than a decade, the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA) has brought a select group of member fabricators to Italy to experience local history, culture, cuisine, and most importantly, opening their eyes to Italian technology and the stone industry.

Fabricators Weigh In On Quartzite

With many customers seeking a luxurious statement piece for their kitchen designs, quartzite remains a favorite among material choices in markets across North America. 

How-to Maximize Slab Usage

Maximize remnants, in addition to physically managing leftover inventory, Eric Tryon shares advice on how to get your entire team involved to save both money and waste.

Coverings Podcast Special with 5th Gear Technologies

Sitting down with Steve Mast, a partner at 5th Gear Technologies, at Coverings’ podcast booth to discuss how technology can assist fabricators to be more efficient and productive.

A Multifunctional Slab System

The Slab Caddy is a brand-new multifunctional slab transportation, inventory management and staging system, imagined by a fabricator and built by an automation engineer with safety and efficiency at the forefront.

About the Cover:

Since 1821, Henraux has been quarrying marble at the top of the stunning Monte Altissimo, not far from Carrara, Italy. This mountain with its spectacular views was among the favorite stops of participants on the recent 2024 Stone Fabricator’ Alliance (SFA) Tour.  

Photo by Jennifer Richinelli