The pandemic-fueled upheaval in the global supply chain is roiling the nation’s monument industry at a time when demand for memorials is skyrocketing. Crucial materials, including granite, saws and rubber stencils, are in short supply. Workers can be tough to find and truck drivers even harder.
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That's what you get when you import the granite from India. Of course, there are granite quarries in New Hampshire and many of the tombstones used for U.S. National cemeteries came from marble quarries just north of Rutland Vermont.
ReplyDeleteGranite is quarried in 34 of the 50 states. Largest one is located in Mt Airy, NC, but NC isn't included in the top 5 states for granite production. I pass a granite quarry on my way to my shop everyday which is why I was curious about your importation comment. The link has a short 2.5 min video that shows breathtaking aerial views of mountaintop quarries.
Deletehttps://francinimarble.com/blog/articleid/74/where-in-the-world-are-the-most-quarries
Still, the U.S. imports nearly 90 percent of all the granite and marble used in residential construction.
DeleteHow much granite does the US import?
The 135,757 metric tons hitting U.S. ports-of-entry is up 33% from a year ago – one of the strongest year-to-year rises for the stone in years.
A lot of granite goes to countertops these days.
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ReplyDeleteI had to hunt around for greenhouse pots and trays and those are domestically produced from recycled materials. Very sketchy, these supply shortages are...
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I think a LOT of people are first-time gardeners this year.
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