Contents
Features
What's Ahead?
In the 2020s, every year seems to be full of perilous predicaments. Some industry leaders offer clear insight on how they'll deal with 2023
Fabricator Focus
Even someone new can spot bottlenecks in a backshop. Dave Standifer solved his by swapping out a manual bridge saw for a new CNC-based model.
Vol. 6, No. 3
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Departments
Spall
The editor takes his own medicine and goes out on a limb with 2023 prognostications.
Capsule
The U.S. dollar remains mighty -- at least for now -- and inflation hikes are smoothing out.
News Highlights
India anti-dumping tariffs mostly maintain the status quo in U.S. government review. Also, Caesarstone cuts workforce, and Xiamen stone event now set for early June.
Hard-Surface Cinema
More on TISE from Stone Update Magazine's special podcast.
Perspectives
There's going to be tons more (literally) of natural stone at TISE in 2023. Natural Stone Institute CEO Jim Hieb highlights the changes that bode well for the industry.
Measuring Up
Jason Nottestad personally followed the industry's progress in templating advancements, but he found it a tough sale to some real traditionalists.
Safe Shop: The 12th Months of OSHA
Inspectors cited the usual types of violations in fiscal 2022, but found fewer of them than in years past.
SFA: What's the Answer?
The Stone Fabricators Alliance takes a look at perpetual smudges and marks on black quartz-surfaces, plus other topics.
Product Talk
Our regular guide to goods and services for the hard-surfaces industry.
Workshelf
Stone Update Magazine offers audio versions of selected articles on one easy-to-access page.
The Directory
Find the solution you need for your business.
Agenda
The when and where of events and education for the industry.
Advertising Index
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