From the visit to the historic Henraux quarry to viewing the technology used to build state-of-the-art fabrication machinery to learning how quartz and porcelain slabs are made – the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance’s (SFA) annual Italy Tour is repeatedly called a “trip of a lifetime” for many of the fortunate participants who have been a part of it. Several of the fabricators who joined the 2025 Tour this spring share insight into the trip. Participants included: Jimmy Casillo, Elegant Stone Works, Brooklyn, NYStephanie Hannah, Cadenza Granite & Marble, Charlotte, NCWes Hull, ABC Stone, LLC, Hamilton, MTTrey Monday, BBG Granite, Williamsburg, VAJoey Ontra, Connecticut Stone, Milford, CT