Understanding Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) for Countertops

This video is really a sort of online seminar presented by the Concrete Countertop Institute(CCI), designed t0 teach how polymer really works, what fibers actually do and the meaning and importance of flexural strength in glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) countertops. The video is basically a PowerPoint Presentation, narrated by … Read more

Freedonia Group Research Firm Puts Out ‘World Countertops’ Report

The Freedonia Group, a research firm, has released a new report titled “World Countertops.” The 430-page research compilation predicts global countertop demand will rise 4.2 percent per year to more than 5.4 billion sq. ft. in 2018. According to the release, the increase is attributed to improved building construction activity … Read more

Freedonia Group Research Firm Puts Out ‘World Countertops’ Report

The Freedonia Group, a research firm, has released a new report titled “World Countertops.” The 430-page research compilation predicts global countertop demand will rise 4.2 percent per year to more than 5.4 billion sq. ft. in 2018. According to the release, the increase is attributed to improved building construction activity … Read more

CountertopResource.com Introduces Health and Safety Watch

As many of you know, last March we created and opened a new Countertop Industry Survey, and it has quickly grown to be one of the largest surveys of its kind for the countertop fabrication industry. We hope to learn a number of important facts about our audience and the … Read more

CountertopResource.com Introduces Health and Safety Watch

As many of you know, last March we created and opened a new Countertop Industry Survey, and it has quickly grown to be one of the largest surveys of its kind for the countertop fabrication industry. We hope to learn a number of important facts about our audience and the … Read more

Chemical Concepts Launches Line of Self-Anchoring Threaded Inserts

Chemical Concepts launched a new line of self-anchoring threaded inserts in the form of the Keep-Nut fastening system. According to the company, it is designed to reduce the time and effort put into ensuring a strong and reliable bond and has the capacity to withstand up to 300 KG of … Read more

Chemical Concepts Launches Line of Self-Anchoring Threaded Inserts

Chemical Concepts launched a new line of self-anchoring threaded inserts in the form of the Keep-Nut fastening system. According to the company, it is designed to reduce the time and effort put into ensuring a strong and reliable bond and has the capacity to withstand up to 300 KG of … Read more

Meganite Solid Surface Hires New National Sales Manager

Gordon Shell was hired as national sales manager by Meganite Acrylic Solid Surface. Shell is an industry veteran, with nearly two decades in the surfacing business, including work at several larger manufacturers. He has served in a variety of positions including product development, national sales/marketing and advanced fabrication training/management. In … Read more