Fabricator Profile: Brazilian Best Granite Relies on Word of Mouth

Brazilian Best Granite (BBG) was founded in 2008 just as the Great Recession was beginning to bare its fangs, but not only did the company survive, BBG was named one of Richmond, Va.’s, most promising new businesses. What is even more amazing is that it was all done right across … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Brazilian Best Granite Relies on Word of Mouth

Brazilian Best Granite (BBG) was founded in 2008 just as the Great Recession was beginning to bare its fangs, but not only did the company survive, BBG was named one of Richmond, Va.’s, most promising new businesses. What is even more amazing is that it was all done right across … Read more

A Review of Slab Clamp Safety by the Marble Institute (MIA)

This video produced by the Marble Institute of America (MIA) is a primer on safety when using slab clamps to lift large slabs of stone or other countertop materials. It walks the viewer through the proper procedures and reminds that slabs can easily weigh more than 1,000 lbs. and can … Read more

A&M Hardware Offers a Variety of Countertop Support Brackets

A&M Hardware has more than 250,000 countertop support brackets in stock, including those made both in the United States and abroad. One new support is the Vanity Bracket (patent and copyright pending), designed to simplify ADA installations. Brackets are available in a variety of materials, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Both hidden … Read more

A&M Hardware Offers a Variety of Countertop Support Brackets

A&M Hardware has more than 250,000 countertop support brackets in stock, including those made both in the United States and abroad. One new support is the Vanity Bracket (patent and copyright pending), designed to simplify ADA installations. Brackets are available in a variety of materials, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Both hidden … Read more

Coverings Seeks Submissions for 2016 Installation & Design Awards

Coverings is seeking submissions for its 2016 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards. The awards honor projects that feature creative designs and demonstrate technical mastery in stone and tile in commercial, international, residential and sustainable projects. There is no fee to submit an entry and multiple entries are accepted and … Read more

Coverings Seeks Submissions for 2016 Installation & Design Awards

Coverings is seeking submissions for its 2016 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards. The awards honor projects that feature creative designs and demonstrate technical mastery in stone and tile in commercial, international, residential and sustainable projects. There is no fee to submit an entry and multiple entries are accepted and … Read more

Samsung Introduces Staron Supreme Collection of Solid Surface

Samsung Surfaces introduced its Supreme Collection, solid surface product with a series of natural patterns. The nature-inspired collection features a subtle, free-flowing directional pattern that is suitable for commercial and residential projects, according to the company. It is available in 10 muted colors: Delphi, Cloudbank, Magnolia, Natural Bridge, Dawn, Dandelion, … Read more

Samsung Introduces Staron Supreme Collection of Solid Surface

Samsung Surfaces introduced its Supreme Collection, solid surface product with a series of natural patterns. The nature-inspired collection features a subtle, free-flowing directional pattern that is suitable for commercial and residential projects, according to the company. It is available in 10 muted colors: Delphi, Cloudbank, Magnolia, Natural Bridge, Dawn, Dandelion, … Read more

ISFA Appoints New Executive Director After Previous Director Steps Down

According to a statement released by the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), a new executive director has been appointed. Mike Langederfer, a former ISFA Board Member and seasoned countertop fabrication business owner, was appointed to fill the vacant role after previous executive director Keith Haight left the organization. Haight served … Read more