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Industry InsightsDigital Sourcing Is Displacing the Traditional Stone Agent — What That Means for Both Sides
For decades the commission agent was the only bridge between a quarry in Rajasthan and a fabricator in Rotterdam. B2B platforms are compressing that role — and both buyers and vendors need to adjust how they work.
TeamAug 11, 2026 3 min read
Industry InsightsThe Global Stone Trade Show Circuit — And How to Actually Work It
Marmomac, Xiamen, Stona and the regional shows still set the trade's calendar. Most first-time exhibitors and buyers waste the trip. Here is how the people who get value from them prepare.
TeamJul 7, 2026 2 min read
Industry InsightsSilica Dust Compliance Is Tightening Worldwide — A Practical Checklist for Fabricators
Enforcement of respirable crystalline silica limits has intensified across the US, UK, EU and Australia. Natural stone fabricators are squarely in scope, and buyers are beginning to audit for it.
TeamApr 27, 2026 2 min read
Industry InsightsThe Engineered Stone Ban Wave — What Silicosis Rules Mean for Natural Stone Demand
Australia became the first country to prohibit engineered stone benchtops over silicosis risk, and regulators elsewhere are watching closely. Here is what the shift actually means for natural stone buyers, fabricators and suppliers.
TeamMar 4, 2026 2 min read
Industry InsightsBehind the Quarry — How Natural Stone Goes from Rock Face to Slab
Most buyers have never seen a quarry. Understanding the journey from rock face to finished slab — and where quality is gained or lost along the way — makes you a better buyer.
TeamOct 25, 2025 2 min read