StoneTalk Episode 17: Marty Gould

In episode 17 of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast, host Patrick Foley interviews Marty Gould, marketing consultant for The Customer Store. Listen to the full podcast to learn all of the following: How marketing differs from selling How to collect valuable information about current customers How to discover new customers just like your … Read more

Effective Safety Planning Part 4: Hazard Prevention and Control

Welcome to part 4 of our six-part series on Effective Safety Planning for small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Last month, we examined the second point of the four-point safety program recommended by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), which detailed how to conduct a worksite analysis and job-hazard assessments (JHAs). This … Read more

Effective Safety Planning Part 4: Hazard Prevention and Control

Welcome to part 4 of our six-part series on Effective Safety Planning for small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Last month, we examined the second point of the four-point safety program recommended by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), which detailed how to conduct a worksite analysis and job-hazard assessments (JHAs). This … Read more

Colt Industries Press Conference Announcing Split with Dupont Corian Solid Surface and Zodiaq Quartz

Back on December 8, Colt Industries, formerly one of the largest distributors of DuPont Corian solid surface and Zodiaq quartz surfacing held a webinar-based press conference announcing the reasons for their move away from DuPont products to the lesser-known Durasein solid surface from China and Diresco quartz surfacing from Belgium. … Read more

Franke to Add 9 New Granite Sink Models in 2016

Launching in January, Franke will have nine new models of Granite Sinks in six finishes: Champagne, Mocha, Onyx, Oyster, Storm and Vanilla. The sinks feature antimicrobial protection to inhibit bacteria growth that may affect the sink surface, reports the company. They also have a durable surface that is heat resistant. The Franke … Read more

Franke to Add 9 New Granite Sink Models in 2016

Launching in January, Franke will have nine new models of Granite Sinks in six finishes: Champagne, Mocha, Onyx, Oyster, Storm and Vanilla. The sinks feature antimicrobial protection to inhibit bacteria growth that may affect the sink surface, reports the company. They also have a durable surface that is heat resistant. The Franke … Read more

The National Tile Contractors Association Recognizes Industry Leaders

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) awarded the 2014 Tile Person of the Year Award to Jan Hohn of Hohn & Hohn of St. Paul, Minn. Jan is the third woman to receive this award during the six decades it has been presented. For more than 20 years, Jan has … Read more

The National Tile Contractors Association Recognizes Industry Leaders

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) awarded the 2014 Tile Person of the Year Award to Jan Hohn of Hohn & Hohn of St. Paul, Minn. Jan is the third woman to receive this award during the six decades it has been presented. For more than 20 years, Jan has … Read more

Caesarstone Saga Continues, May Be Resolved

Last August, we reported one of the biggest financial-news stories  of the year related to the countertop industry, concerning the sudden plummet of Caesarstone stock from a high of $72.01 at the end of July to $49.59 on August 6. Unfortunately, the Caesarstone saga has continued over these past few … Read more

Caesarstone Saga Continues, May Be Resolved

Last August, we reported one of the biggest financial-news stories  of the year related to the countertop industry, concerning the sudden plummet of Caesarstone stock from a high of $72.01 at the end of July to $49.59 on August 6. Unfortunately, the Caesarstone saga has continued over these past few … Read more