By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Money! There never seems to be enough of it, right? Just when you think you’re in the black, someone drops another slab or a customer complains about a job and you have to rework it for free. Now you’re actually paying to install countertops instead of getting paid. Ouch! We all […]
OSHA has recently updated the Guidelines for Safety and Health Programs it first released 30 years ago, to reflect changes in the economy, workplaces, and evolving safety and health issues. The new Recommended Practices have been well received by a wide variety of stakeholders and are designed to be used in a wide variety of […]
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Have you ever heard the saying “garbage in, garbage out”? It’s the perfect description for when you overlook the information input part of your process. If you aren’t thinking about how and why you are entering job info into your job management system, then you won’t be able to pull […]
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Many of you already know that a growing shop comes with a few growing pains. As more business comes in, your current process (and head) becomes strained. What once worked smoothly, starts to break down. Important details get missed, customers are upset, and the stress is at an all-time high. This is […]
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Over the last 18+ years, we’ve had many amazing opportunities to visit countertop shops. Whether it’s through a tour associated with an industry event or visiting our own awesome customers, we’re always happy to see just how creative fabricators are getting with the way they run their businesses. These visits […]
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Posted on 26 November 2021
Join.It Surfacing Adhesive by Princeton Chemical Company is a methacrylate-based adhesive that produces strong, durable bonds for solid surfaces, quartz, natural stones, ceramic or sintered materials and a wide range of other surfaces. Join.It is made in America for professional use in seaming countertops, backsplashes, integral sinks and bowls, and wall panels, as well as […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 20 October 2021
Award-winning Web-based Information Portal Dedicated Exclusively to Professionals in and Allied to the Countertop/Surfacing Industry Expands Staff under New Ownership In October, industry sales veteran Paul Wisnefski was hired as the newest member of the informational website www.CountertopResource.com which has been in operation for nearly 10 years. This move comes on the back of the […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 01 December 2021
Alpha Professional Tools has introduced a new electric wet/dry stone cutter, the ESC-150. The cutter comes equipped with a powerful motor capable of cutting 1-1/4-in. stone slabs in one pass. In addition, the ESC-150 offers portability so that any stone fabricator can use it without the time-consuming setup. The ESC-150 is also great for sink-hole […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 29 November 2021
The North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) announced its Board of Directors for 2022 at the 2021 NBMDA Annual Convention. The role of the Board is to govern, establish policy and make strategic decisions about the future of the organization. Officers: · President: Emily Vella, Atlantic Plywood, Woburn, MA · President-Elect: Matt Huber, Allegheny Plywood, Pittsburgh, […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 24 November 2021
Vadara Quartz Surfaces, a manufacturer of artisan, handcrafted quartz surfaces, has debuted a new brand experience and accompanying website. The multi-faceted approach showcases the artistry of the natural world and is conveyed through the company’s new tagline, “We move mountains to bring spaces to life.” The brand’s collections are organized on the website according to […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 23 November 2021
Ghines Group has introduced its new, small footprint CNC sink cutting machine, the Sysmatic Evo Auto. The machine aims to expedite the lengthy sink cutting process by programming with macros. According to the company the Sysmatic Evo Auto can drill, cut out in one step, profile bevel on top and bottom and give a polished […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 22 November 2021
The Natural Stone Institute announced its new webpage that allows easier access to Spanish language translations of safety and membership resources for the stone industry. This new page presents links to free safety resources, including downloadable documents, toolbox talks and course bundles in the Natural Stone University. It also includes links to materials available for […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 19 November 2021
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Money! There never seems to be enough of it, right? Just when you think you’re in the black, someone drops another slab or a customer complains about a job and you have to rework it for free. Now you’re actually paying to install countertops instead of getting paid. Ouch! We all […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 16 November 2021
MSI introduced the latest in long-vein marble looks with its Calacatta Collection. This selection of long-vein marble looks includes everything from thick to thin and colors ranging from icy white to midnight black. A sampling of the collection includes the following designs: Calacatta Arno Quartz – a beautiful marble-look Calacatta quartz that features a warm […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 11 November 2021
Wilsonart®, an innovator of next-generation engineered surfaces, announced that it will team up with HomeSphere®, the industry’s largest homebuilder network, to better serve the homebuilder market. The newly formed partnership will help Wilsonart expand and foster relationships with the new residential community through a special incentives program. “With housing starts on the rise, the residential […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 09 November 2021
Membership in The Stone Equipment and Supply Alliance (SESA) will now include slab and material manufacturers and providers. This new membership category is called “SESA Slab and Material Supplier.” Slab and Material Supplier members will enjoy association benefits including reduced fees for exhibiting and access to preferred space in a dedicated pavilion at StonExpo. SESA […] Continue reading this countertop info
Posted on 08 November 2021
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owners of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), revealed the programming lineup planned for the NKBA presents KBISNeXT™ Stage. The stage will host more than 20 programs, including four awards events and 60+ leading industry voices and personalities throughout the three-day show, February 8-10, 2022. Topics […] Continue reading this countertop info
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