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Customer Killed by Falling Stone at Charlotte Wholesaler

Sep 21, 2019

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said a man died when “stone merchandise” fell on him.

Queensland Stone Industry Code of Practice Announced

Sep 19, 2019

The code is set to come into effect on October 31 in the wake of a spate of cases of the deadly lung disease silicosis in the Australian state.

Stone Shop Deemed Total Loss after Dorian-related Tornado

Sep 16, 2019

Mike Denmead got a call from the fire department saying his fabrication business had been in the path of 111-135 mph winds.

PORCELANOSA Opens Brooklyn Showroom

Sep 14, 2019

One of 3 PORCELANOSA showrooms in the state of New York, it offers an extensive on-site product library that features over 1,000 products.

History: The Thrill, Danger and Drudgery of Vermont’s Quarries

Sep 13, 2019

Magazine article from 1905 offers a ground-level view of the industry, an unusual approach in an era when the captains of industry were lionized.

Welcome to Our New Home

Actually, this is the first real home for Slab & Sheet, the twice-monthly e-newsletter from Stone Update. Beginning with 2021 issues, you’ll find access to previous editions of the newsletter.

But there’s much, more more here. We come across a wealth of interesting items from around the United States and worldwide that doesn’t quite make it to Slab & Sheet. Check out THE EXTRA section, located right below the listings for Slab & Sheet, for interesting industry headlines and trends.