Integra Adhesives Launches New 100ml Cartridge

Integra Adhesives now offers Surface Bonder Xi in a new 100ml cartridge suitable for field deck-seams. Available in more than 65 stock colors matching most solid surface, natural stone and quartz surfacing on the market, the 100ml cartridge fits in a regular caulking gun, eliminating the need for a specialty … Read more

ISFA Once Again Teaming Up with IWF for Countertops Symposium

On Tuesday, August 21, The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) together with the International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair (IWF), will hold a full-day, in-depth countertop symposium titled “Exploring Countertop Options: Turning Opportunity into Profit.” The event takes place in conjunction with IWF at the Georgia World Congress Center … Read more

Vance Industries Offers Flush-mounting Sink Kit for Laminate

Vance Industries introduced a patent-pending sink installation kit designed to simplify the flush-mounting of sinks (of all manufacturers) into laminate countertops. The adjustable hardware allows for fast and accurate leveling of the sink. Using this system, there is no need to cut and glue strips of particle board to secure the … Read more

Karran Launches New Version of Sink

Karran now offers a new version of its York sink – the “IO” (integrated overflow) version. Suitable for commercial projects, the bowl has a 50-year warranty and is guaranteed to not stain or thermal crack. It is seamlessly undermountable in laminate and solid surface. Fabricators only need to drill the ½-in. … Read more

Caesarstone Goes Public

Caesarstone Ltd., makers of Caesarstone Quartz Surfacing, began trading on the NASDAQ market March 22, with initial action sticking close to the $11 initial public offering (IPO) price. After 2 months, the stock, trading under the ticker symbol of CSTE has fluctuated between $10.70, at its early low point, to … Read more

Formica Names New Distributor

Formica Corporation announced A&M Supply Corporation has been named the new distributor for Formica brand laminate, solid surfacing, DecoMetal metal laminates and solid metals and adhesives in the Greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C., market. A&M Supply will operate from its main distribution center in Upper Marlboro, Md., and a new facility in … Read more

Eliot Sefrin Named Publisher Emeritus for KBDN

Eliot Sefrin, founding editor and longtime publisher of Kitchen & Bath Design News (KBDN), has been named publisher emeritus, a position that will see him retain ties to KBDN, but relinquish his day-to-day responsibilities as publisher. Announcement of the role change, made by parent company Cygnus Business Media, reflects a … Read more

Formica Hires New Director

Formica Corporation hired Craig Francisco as director of strategy and business development. He will work directly with the executive team to identify growth opportunities for North American operations. Francisco was previously chief operating officer at The L.E. Smith Company, a countertop manufacturer in Bryan, Ohio.

Eurosoft Expands Line of Software

Eurosoft Inc. has expanded its OnCORE brand of software solutions by adding Veneer. This stand-alone software is specifically designed to address the unique challenges posed by the production of veneered panels from narrow strips of precuts. The software features an integrated database to store and manage parts and inventory, allowing … Read more