Peter Jacobs, senior director of marketing at CNC Masters, outlines some facts fabricators should know if they are planning to purchase a multifunction CNC machine for their shop.
Frank Sciarrino of Quote Countertops sat down with Stone World’s Jason Kamery to discuss the importance of customer service and explained reasons why fabricators should be focusing on it.
The Natural Stone Institute and Stone World collaborate to present regional one-of-a-kind stone industry events. These “Town Hall-”style sessions are tailored specifically to the attendees and aim to help those in the stone industry grow and develop by increasing shop efficiency, providing training resources, metrics for developing business plans and much more.
May 19 to 20, 2021
Stone Industry Education Virtual Workshop
“Estimating for Profitability”
www.stoneindustryeducation.com
June 9 to 10, 2021
Stone Industry Education Virtual Workshop
“Theories in Templating”
www.stoneindustryeducation.com
July 22, 2021
Stone Summit: Know Your Business
Oakwood, OH
www.stoneindustryeducation.com
August 5, 2021
Stone Summit: 12 Business Axioms
Hatboro, PA
www.stoneindustryeducation.com
September 23, 2021
Stone Summit: Key Pulse Points for Building a Successful Stone Fabrication Business
Aurora, CO
www.stoneindustryeducation.com
October 21, 2021
Stone Summit: Stone Shop Management
Tempe, AZ
www.stoneindustryeducation.com
December 9, 2021
Stone Summit: Stone Shop Management
Raleigh, NC
www.stoneindustryeducation.com
While many virtual events are still on the calendar for the first quarter of 2021, there are live trade shows scheduled for later in the year. Here are some of the upcoming events.
May 18 to 21, 2021
Xiamen International Stone Fair
Xiamen, China
www.stonefair.org.cn
June 16 to 18, 2021
The International Surface Event (TISE)
Las Vegas, NV
www.intlsurfaceevent.com
July 7 to 9, 2021
Coverings
Orlando, FL
www.coverings.com
August 24 to 25, 2021
HD Expo
Las Vegas, NV
www.hdexpo.com