Sims-Lohman has worked hard to develop a reputation for quick turnaround on customer orders. Each order is guaranteed to be completed and installed within five days regardless which of the 12 locations in four states is taking the order and no matter how busy the schedule is at the time. … Read more
The proposed change in the silica dust exposure limits by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that was announced August 23, 2013 has been big news in the countertop fabrication industry, but it is not be too late to provide input. The open debate began on March 25 and … Read more
We ran across this video put out by VT Industries, a large supplier of postformed laminate countertops, that shows the process they use for making postformed tops. While the video is a bit promotional, focusing on the things that seem to set this company apart from others, there is some … Read more
Formica Corporation has added four new colors that have the look of granites to its best-selling 180fx laminate collection. The 180fx laminates are made to capture the beautiful detail and veining of high-end, exotic surfaces but with the attributes of laminate. The new colors are Red Dragon (pictured here), an … Read more
The dust has settled and the totals are in for the 2014 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), which took place in February in Las Vegas. According to a release from the organizers, 31,092 industry professionals were in attendance – nearly a 145 percent increase over the 2013 show in … Read more
Elkay offers nine Crosstown sink models that feature hand-fabrication with a commercial look many homeowners desire. Two of the Crosstown apron-front style sinks have a new installation option for which a modified sink base cabinet to house these semi-exposed models is not required. The new apron design uses a sink … Read more
When you are at your countertop business, do you get frustrated because things don’t seem to be happening the way they’re supposed to be? Maybe you see people milling around, but nothing getting accomplished. In the daily hustle and bustle, do you feel that your goals as as business owner … Read more