Fabricator Profile: Countertops & Cabinets – Being Well Rounded Makes All the Difference

Countertops & Cabinets, a countertop fabricator based in Syracuse, N.Y., does more than just fabricate and install countertops. The business focuses on being a one-stop shop, offering tear out, fabrication, installation, plus stock cabinetry install and even plumbing services. They also offer a range of products including solid surface, quartz … Read more

Empatico Offers Engineered Marble Surfacing

As an alternative to quarried marble, Empatico Architectural Surfaces offers its Engineered Marble product. The company describes the product as an environmentally friendly material made from scrap, waste and leftover materials in quarries that are too small to create tiles. Made from a mixture of 95 percent natural aggregates and … Read more

Marble Institute Director Earns Association Certification

Garen Distelhorst, Communications Director for the Marble Institute of America (MIA), earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE™) credential. The CAE is credentialed by the The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Less than five percent of all association professionals have … Read more

New Ceramic Tile Product Report for U.S. and Canadian Markets Released

Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) announced the release of the new 196-page Catalina Report on Ceramic Tile Product Industry Report dated December 2012. This fact-filled report provides up-to-date information on North American and world markets, and ceramic tile’s position in the U.S. markets. In addition, the … Read more

Formica Celebrates 100 Years, Adds 12 New Colors

Formica Group, the inventor of laminate, marks 100 years of invention, innovation and design leadership in 2013 and enters a year-long global celebration of its past, present and future impact on residential and commercial design. “For 100 years, Formica® brand products have touched every aspect of our lives, each and … Read more

Countertop Fabricators: Sign up for Coverings Show Free

The Coverings show, an industry trade show focusing on stone and tile that is being held in Atlanta April 29 – May 2, 2013, is now offering free admission. Coverings is designed to offer something for everyone in the tile + stone industry. From live installation demonstrations and tours of … Read more

Bathroom Countertop Ideas – An Approach to Use with Your Customers

By Express Countertops A good approach to take with customers with regards to bathroom countertops is as follows: Are you looking for bathroom countertop ideas to help your room stand out and truly your own style? With a wide range of options available for countertop material, accessories, and colors, you … Read more

Artisan Group of Countertop Fabricators Inducts 2 New Board Members

Artisan Group, a network of stone fabricators in North America, inducted two new board members: Fadi Halabi, owner of Duracite in Fairfield, Calif., and Tom Rocks, owner of Rocksolid Stone Works in Cleveland, Ohio. Halabi and Rocks are taking the slots vacated by members, Mitch Hires, owner of Construction Resources … Read more