ISFA Announces New Stone/Quartz and Solid Surface Training Dates

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA)  has announced its upcoming training dates for both its solid surface and stone/quartz fabrication training programs. The Stone/Quartz Total Fabricator Training class is being held Oct. 14 to 16 in Las Vegas at the Alpha Tools training facility. The Solid Surface Total Fabricator Training … Read more

Laser Products Updates Templator Software

Laser Products released the 2nd version of its LT-55 XL Laser Templator’s software. Various changes and additions have been made including DWG and ORD support; an area legend to keep running totals of the space and edges while templating; integration with Moraware’s JobTracker; expanded color/layer capability, up from 13 to … Read more

Karran Offers Line of Quartz Sinks

Karran is offering a line of Quartz sinks made from 80 percent quartz crystals and 20 percent acrylic resin. The sinks are available in both undermount and top mount styles. Several colors are available to choose from in eight different configurations, including both single- and double-bowl selections.

Diamant Boart Hires New Manager

The Diamant Boart division of Husqvarna Construction Products hired David Smoot as a sales and service-center manager. Smoot will manage the service center in Dallas, and serve the Southwest, working with stone processors in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. He previously held positions with SCS Technical Services … Read more

Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Announce Contest Winner

Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants Inc. (CTaSC), a marketing research and business planning services provider, announced Tom Kotel, owner of Mid-America Tile, a distributor and importer in Chicago, is the winner of a $600 Apple gift certificate.  Kotel was randomly chosen as part of a raffle for completing the CTaSC … Read more

COHUI Offers Seaming Adhesive for Solid Surface, Quartz, Stone

COHUI has brought a line of seaming adhesives to the United States for use on solid surface, quartz surfacing and natural stone. The company manufactures the product in China and sells direct to fabricators at a low cost. In addition to the versatile adhesive, the company offers applicator guns and … Read more

Park Industries Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Park Industries,  provider of stone working equipment since 1953, is celebrating its 60 year anniversary in the industry. After 60 years, the company, which is the larges manufacturer of stone working equipment in North America, remains family-owned company. The stated goal of the Schlough family, now in its third generation … Read more

Samsung Expands Quartz Distribution in Eastern U.S.

Samsung has added GRAMACO Granite and Marble as an authorized distributor of its Radianz quartz surfacing product, expanding its market reach in the Eastern United States. The area to be serviced by GRAMACO includes Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. “GRAMACO is known for its quality products … Read more

TC Industries Offers New Piranha Stone Biter

TC Industries now offers the new Piranha Stone Biter, designed to break stone from 0.5 in. to 6 in. at any angle. The lightweight and portable piece of equipment works on veneers, granite, quartz, flagstones, bricks, etc. and its portability makes it easy to take to the jobsite. It includes … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Crowe’s Custom Countertops

Crowe’s Custom Countertops was founded by Miles Crowe 10 years ago in Acworth, Ga., just outside Atlanta. Business skyrocketed from the very beginning, and Crowe was even able to expand during the recent recession. The strategy used to achieve this success was comprised of two primary factors: target the retail … Read more