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Stone Industry Snapshot - November 2025

Here is what we’re covering:

  • Industry News for November:

    • Tariffs, Trade Shows, and Silicosis Warnings

  • A Central Texas Shop Fills Some Of Their Toughest Roles

  • Marketing Insights From An Industry Expert

  • Q3 Stone Industry Hiring Insights

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Stone Industry Snapshot - Oct 2025

In this issue, you’ll find:

  • Industry News

  • Creating a Resume that will get noticed

  • Bronwick Highlight

  • Free Training on Tile Installation

  • Artisan Group Training on Sales and Marketing

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How to Improve Your Resume and Land More Interviews

Hiring has slowed across much of the country, which means more competition for fewer jobs in the stone industry. The people landing interviews are the ones with clear, focused resumes that make it easy for hiring managers to say yes. Learn how to fine-tune your resume for roles like fabricator, installer, or project manager and stand out with simple, high-impact improvements.

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Stone Industry Snapshot - Aug 2025

In this issue, you'll find:

  • Industry news worth noting

  • Real stories from the recruiting field

  • A monthly giving spotlight

  • Our Q2 recruiting data

  • Call for Feedback

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Why Updating Compensation Plans Is Crucial in a Slowing Market

As the stone-industry market slows, cutting pay might feel like the safe move, but top talent still holds the cards. When your compensation plan lags, you risk losing key employees, driving up turnover costs and weakening your position for the rebound. A smart, competitive pay strategy keeps your crew loyal and your company ready to grow again.

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The Real Duties of a Production Manager in the Stone Countertop Industry

In the fast-paced world of stone countertop manufacturing the production manager plays a pivotal role. From scheduling crews and managing workflow to ensuring quality and minimizing waste a strong production leader keeps operations running smoothly and helps the business stay competitive. Discover how mastering this role can set both the shop and your career up for success.

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What a Stone Hand Fabricator Really Does in a Countertop Shop

In stone fabrication the hand-fabricator brings artistry and expertise together in every cut, polish and install. Whether shaping an edge on quartz, fitting a marble waterfall or managing seams on granite the skilled technician bridges raw material and finished space. Discover how excellence in craftsmanship sets the stage for strong careers in this industry.

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What a CNC Operator Really Does in a Stone Countertop Shop

In the stone-countertop world the CNC operator plays a key role in turning digital designs into real pieces. From interpreting files to setting up machines and maintaining quality the right operator drives precision, productivity, and waste reduction. Learn how mastering this specialty opens career doors and raises your value in today’s market.

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