Fabricator Profile: Stone Spirit, Inc.

The business strategy developed by Val Raskin and Natella Jolia, owners of Stone Spirit, Inc. in Orlando, Fla., is nothing short of becoming the largest and best stone fabricator in their market. They weathered the recent recession, albeit with some difficulty, while many other big businesses and competitors in the … Read more

LOTTARE Launches New Line of Granite Composite Sinks

LOTTARE is bringing out a new ‘Granitali Collection’ line of granite composite Sinks in 2015. The kitchen sinks will, at first, feature three composite sink models: A classic single-basin sink, an equal-double sink and an offset sink. They will be offered in three colors, Black, Graphite and Chocolate. They are … Read more

How Cultured Marble Sinks and Vanities Are Made

There is little doubt that we have all seen hundreds, if not thousands of cultured marble vanities in numerous settings. But, just how is this common and inexpensive product made? Well, this video, apparently an episode of “How It’s Made” from the Discovery Channel, is offered by ‘worldnews33‘ and shows … Read more

TorZo Launches Surfacing Material Made from Recycled Denim

TorZo Sustainable Surfaces launched a surfacing material – Denim – made from recycled denim fabric scraps. The denim board is infused with an acrylic resin and mounted to baltic birch plywood, resulting in a panel that is extremely hard and durable, reports the company. As with all TorZo products, Denim … Read more

TorZo Launches Surfacing Material Made from Recycled Denim

TorZo Sustainable Surfaces launched a surfacing material – Denim – made from recycled denim fabric scraps. The denim board is infused with an acrylic resin and mounted to baltic birch plywood, resulting in a panel that is extremely hard and durable, reports the company. As with all TorZo products, Denim … Read more

Solid Leadership Advice: 10 Ideas For Building Your Leadership Bench Strength & Improving Company Performance

by Gayle Lantz Some companies have depended on the same leaders for years without developing new leaders. Other companies have attempted to develop leaders, but there is no strategic or integrated approach. Still other companies have unexpectedly lost leaders they were counting on. Each year, about 25 percent of managers … Read more

Solid Leadership Advice: 10 Ideas For Building Your Leadership Bench Strength & Improving Company Performance

by Gayle Lantz Some companies have depended on the same leaders for years without developing new leaders. Other companies have attempted to develop leaders, but there is no strategic or integrated approach. Still other companies have unexpectedly lost leaders they were counting on. Each year, about 25 percent of managers … Read more

Coverings Introduces Program To Recognize Young Industry Leaders

The Coverings tile and stone exhibition in North America announced the launch of “Coverings’ Rock Stars – An Emerging Leaders Program,” which will honor the best and brightest young professionals in the tile and stone industry. Selected by a panel of industry professionals, Coverings’ Rock Stars will represent a cross-section … Read more