This week on Jason in the Stone Industry, we’re covering major developments that matter to countertop fabricators and small businesses in the stone world:

🪨 The British Museum’s controversial “permanent loan” of the Elgin Marbles to Greece

🏗️ Strong U.S. demand for gravel and crushed stone signals steady construction momentum

🛠️ TISE announces regional installation competitions for stone and tile pros

🌍 Coverings 2025 shows record growth and global trends

🧱 Pittsburgh’s historic “Guardians of Traffic” stone sculptures undergo restoration

💼 NFIB launches a tax tool to help small businesses navigate the 20% deduction

🇺🇸 One immigrant’s inspiring journey to success in the trades

If you’re a fabricator, installer, or shop owner — this is your roundup of industry news, insight, and opportunity.

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In this episode, we cover:

✅ Recycled glass countertops trending in design

✅ Detailed edge profiles bringing artisanal flair

✅ New CNC machinery upgrades at top fabrication shops

✅ Record-breaking Taj Mahal quartzite production in Brazil

✅ Porcelain slab and sintered stone growth in outdoor kitchens

✅ And more updates from Park Industries, Yahoo Lifestyle, LitosOnline, and Charleston Business

🔧 Whether you're a fabricator, installer, or designer, this is your one-stop shop for what's happening across the surfaces world this week.

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📰 Sources Mentioned:

• Yahoo Lifestyle: Recycled glass & edge trends

• Park Industries: CNC machinery upgrades

• LitosOnline: Taj Mahal quartzite production

• Charleston Business: Construction Resources acquisition

• Industry updates on porcelain & Dekton use cases

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In this week’s episode of Jason in the Stone Industry, we’re covering the biggest stories shaping the natural stone world:

🔹 Granite is making a surprising comeback in 2025 kitchen design trends — find out why designers are falling back in love with this classic material.

🔹 Fienza, an Australian company, is facing over $2 million in fines for allegedly violating the engineered stone ban — what this means for fabricators worldwide.

🔹 The global natural stone market is projected to hit $43.69 billion in 2025 — we’ll break down the reasons behind the growth and what it means for your business.

🔹 Plus, a major honor for Salisbury Cathedral and fresh talent recognized at the Stone Show & Hard Surfaces 2025.

If you're in fabrication, design, or the stone trade — this is the news you need to stay ahead.

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