MAY 2025 / volume 42 / no. 5
Stone Column
Joan Schatz CEO of Park Industries
Joan Schatz, the CEO of Park Industries, sat down with Jason Kamery, Stone World digital and managing editor, to share a little about herself and the path she followed that led her to the stone industry.
Ways Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Fabrication Industry
Northwood explains how its latest breakthrough technology – AI-driven automation in the Raptor Saw Jet – boosts efficiency by reducing manual input and producing precise cuts
How to Handle Stone Staining and What to Do to Avoid It from the Start
Several industry professionals emphasize the importance of setting customer expectations about the performance of the different types of natural stone, as well as methods to maintain and clean them
Exploring the Inner World of Spanish Tile and Culture
Tile of Spain USA invited architect and design professionals, as well as members of the press, to join its Passport to Creativity Tour – introducing them to the multi-faceted Spanish tile sector
About the Cover:
Fernanda Stuani, general manager of Cosentino’s Houston design center, demonstrated the stain-resistant qualities of the manufacturer’s Sensa product line.
Photo by Jennifer Richinelli of Stone World.