Samsung launched a new series of Staron solid surface that contains four new colors. The new Metallic Series is acrylic solid surface with pearlescent chips that add depth to the materials. The new series includes the following colors: Metallic SleekSilver, Metallic Galaxy, Metallic SatinGold (pictured here) and Metallic Yukon. This … Read more
In any countertop business, a few key accounts can make the difference between just scraping by and having a highly profitable year. To maintain a positive relationship, these accounts require special attention, and it is always worth the extra effort to provide them with it. To begin, it is first … Read more
Coverings 2014 has launched an online photography contest to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the show, which takes place April 29 to May 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Two Grand Prize Winners will be awarded a trip to Las Vegas to attend the show and a seat at … Read more
Laminate is one of the most affordable options for kitchen countertops, and because of this it is also one of the most popular. This durable material can be manufactured in a wide array of colors and patterns, but it sometimes receives a bad rap when it is compared to its … Read more
Cambria introduced its new Coastal Collection of quartz surfacing. The new collection has vast movement flowing throughout each design and illustrates a balance of neutral tones with striking variation. Galloway (pictured here) is the company’s newest design featured in the Coastal Collection and is an amalgam of neutral tones: white, … Read more
Stone World magazine’s editor/associate publisher Michael Reis, 43, died suddenly on Feb. 7 while vacationing in Jamaica. Reis was a well-respected fixture in the stone industry after having worked on the publication for 20+ years. He not only helped shape the publication, but was a stout advocate for the stone … Read more
For Ripano Stoneworks, located in Nashua, N.H., building a successful countertop business is all about experience and fine-tuning. Optimizing the daily workflow is a strategy that this company has embraced since it was founded 27 years ago. To meet the company’s optimization goals, Ripano Stoneworks became one of the first fabricators … Read more