2015 Housing Outlook Remains Positive – A Good Sign for the Countertop Industry

Despite a recent report stating that commercial building is still struggling, the outlook for the countertop industry remains bright as the second quarter of the year nears its end. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), new home sales rose by 6.8 percent this April at a seasonally … Read more

New Repairable Vacuum Cups Now Available from Better Vacuum Cups

Better Vacuum Cups, Inc. is now offering its new line of SS200 and SS200400 vacuum cups that can be easily repaired if damaged. And, they are almost half  the weight of many other stone cups, and have a patented modular design for strength. However, one of the greatest features is … Read more

New Repairable Vacuum Cups Now Available from Better Vacuum Cups

Better Vacuum Cups, Inc. is now offering its new line of SS200 and SS200400 vacuum cups that can be easily repaired if damaged. And, they are almost half  the weight of many other stone cups, and have a patented modular design for strength. However, one of the greatest features is … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Mainland Stoneworks Uses Automation to Improve Processes and Cut Costs

Mainland Stoneworks in Alvin, Texas, was founded as Mainland Custom Marble by Johnny Helpenstill and Darwin Miller in 1982. The company began as a manufacturer of cultured marble, but the owners took advantage of the growing demand for natural stone countertops by turning it into a full-service fabrication shop. In … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Mainland Stoneworks Uses Automation to Improve Processes and Cut Costs

Mainland Stoneworks in Alvin, Texas, was founded as Mainland Custom Marble by Johnny Helpenstill and Darwin Miller in 1982. The company began as a manufacturer of cultured marble, but the owners took advantage of the growing demand for natural stone countertops by turning it into a full-service fabrication shop. In … Read more

Hanwha Surfaces Expands, Selects Key Regions for Growth

Hanwha Surfaces, manufacturers of Hanex Solid Surface and Hanstone Quartz, is opening a new Philadelphia showroom and distribution center for both of these products this month. The 40,000 sq. ft. facility will be the focal point of the Mid-Atlantic region for the company. ‘s This is a showroom and distribution … Read more

Hanwha Surfaces Expands, Selects Key Regions for Growth

Hanwha Surfaces, manufacturers of Hanex Solid Surface and Hanstone Quartz, is opening a new Philadelphia showroom and distribution center for both of these products this month. The 40,000 sq. ft. facility will be the focal point of the Mid-Atlantic region for the company. ‘s This is a showroom and distribution … Read more

Tenax Offers ‘Quartz Toner’

Used to enhance quartz, engineered and agglomerate stone, Tenax Quartz Toner works as both a stone color enhancer and a sealer. Made for bringing out a deep rich color in quartz and engineered stone, it works for both for indoor and outdoor application according to the manufacturer. It is suitable … Read more

Tenax Offers ‘Quartz Toner’

Used to enhance quartz, engineered and agglomerate stone, Tenax Quartz Toner works as both a stone color enhancer and a sealer. Made for bringing out a deep rich color in quartz and engineered stone, it works for both for indoor and outdoor application according to the manufacturer. It is suitable … Read more

LAUFEN Hires New Global Projects Manager

LAUFEN, the Swiss-based designer and manufacturer of bathroom sinks and other bathroom products, hired Nazneen Ahmed as its new global projects manager for its Global Projects Team based in New York. Ahmed joins the team with sales and international project management and development experience. In this newly created position she … Read more