First Impressions in the Countertop Industry

This video created by Paxton Countertops in Michigan is both amusing and makes a good point about the importance of first impressions, customer service and safety in a countertop business. It shows both the don’ts and do’s for a fabrication business (and many businesses in general) when it comes to … Read more

NKBA Introduces Changes to Certification Programs

Earlier in the year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced that major changes had been introduced to its design certification programs. The changes were made to simplify the once-complex certification process and to raise the bar on professionalism within the kitchen & bath industries. Certified Kitchen and Bath … Read more

NKBA Introduces Changes to Certification Programs

Earlier in the year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced that major changes had been introduced to its design certification programs. The changes were made to simplify the once-complex certification process and to raise the bar on professionalism within the kitchen & bath industries. Certified Kitchen and Bath … Read more

LEED v4 and LBC Now Recognize Sustainable Stone Certification

The Natural Stone Council (NSC) – an association made up of the leading Natural Stone Associations in the country – announced its Sustainable Production for Natural Dimension Stone (ANSI/NSC 373) certification is now recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED v4 building certification program, as well as the International Living … Read more

LEED v4 and LBC Now Recognize Sustainable Stone Certification

The Natural Stone Council (NSC) – an association made up of the leading Natural Stone Associations in the country – announced its Sustainable Production for Natural Dimension Stone (ANSI/NSC 373) certification is now recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED v4 building certification program, as well as the International Living … Read more

The Total Worker Health Approach

It is widely known that the West Coast states (California, Oregon and Washington) have some of the strictest rules regarding the health and safety of workers, but these states also provide an assortment of publications and tools that are useful for any business anywhere in the nation. The latest of … Read more

The Total Worker Health Approach

It is widely known that the West Coast states (California, Oregon and Washington) have some of the strictest rules regarding the health and safety of workers, but these states also provide an assortment of publications and tools that are useful for any business anywhere in the nation. The latest of … Read more

Seven Keys to Get Out of a Rut

By Paul Lemberg Rut: a routine procedure, situation or way of life that has become uninteresting and tiresome… And not surprisingly, unprofitable. They say a rut is a shallow grave with two open ends. The good news (good news?!) is that the ends ARE still open, which means if you … Read more

Seven Keys to Get Out of a Rut

By Paul Lemberg Rut: a routine procedure, situation or way of life that has become uninteresting and tiresome… And not surprisingly, unprofitable. They say a rut is a shallow grave with two open ends. The good news (good news?!) is that the ends ARE still open, which means if you … Read more

Aristech Announces $11 Million in U.S. Plant Investments

Aristech Surfaces, a global surface materials company, announced that it is investing more than $11 million in U.S. plant improvements over the next three years as an ongoing, comprehensive commitment to continually improve the quality of its products. Work will be completed this month on a $4.5 million project to … Read more