Business Sense: Who Owns the Customer?

By Harry Hollander of Moraware How much should you charge for a finished countertop installation? Is it a function of what the competition is doing, how robust the economy might be, or simply a multiplier of raw materials costs? And why do countertop prices vary so wildly from one part … Read more

ISFA Presents Countertops & Architectural Surfaces Symposium Prior to IWF

This year the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) will once again team up with IWF Atlanta to present The Countertops & Architectural Surfaces Symposium. The full day educational event will take place on August 21, the day before the opening of the show. Geared toward business owners and key management, … Read more

ISFA Presents Countertops & Architectural Surfaces Symposium Prior to IWF

This year the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) will once again team up with IWF Atlanta to present The Countertops & Architectural Surfaces Symposium. The full day educational event will take place on August 21, the day before the opening of the show. Geared toward business owners and key management, … Read more

Integra Introduces Si Bonder Color-Matched Silicone Sealant

Integra Adhesives has introduced Si Bonder, a high performance, one component, acetoxy cure, 100 percent silicone sealant and adhesive designed to color coordinate with solid surface, quartz, natural stone, ceramic and other non-porous surface applications. Si Bonder is suitable for permanent flexible sealing and bonding of multiple surfaces allowing joint … Read more

Integra Introduces Si Bonder Color-Matched Silicone Sealant

Integra Adhesives has introduced Si Bonder, a high performance, one component, acetoxy cure, 100 percent silicone sealant and adhesive designed to color coordinate with solid surface, quartz, natural stone, ceramic and other non-porous surface applications. Si Bonder is suitable for permanent flexible sealing and bonding of multiple surfaces allowing joint … Read more

MSI Challenges Cambria Antidumping Petition

On May 1, MS International (MSI), well-known as one of the largest importers of quartz surfacing, filed a challenge to Cambria’s petition for antidumping duties on imported Chinese quartz. According to the MSI’s submission, filed by the Hogan Lovells international law firm, Cambria does not have the proper standing to … Read more

MSI Challenges Cambria Antidumping Petition

On May 1, MS International (MSI), well-known as one of the largest importers of quartz surfacing, filed a challenge to Cambria’s petition for antidumping duties on imported Chinese quartz. According to the MSI’s submission, filed by the Hogan Lovells international law firm, Cambria does not have the proper standing to … Read more

MSI Adds to Napa & Aria Tile Collections

MSI’s Napa Collection offers an authentic natural stone look reminiscent of cross-cut travertine, in an easy-care ceramic. This matte finish collection features go-with-anything-hues, including light and airy Gray, warm Beige, and now rich Noce, too. The newest collection color, Noce, features a sophisticated blend of neutral browns complete with sweeping … Read more

MSI Adds to Napa & Aria Tile Collections

MSI’s Napa Collection offers an authentic natural stone look reminiscent of cross-cut travertine, in an easy-care ceramic. This matte finish collection features go-with-anything-hues, including light and airy Gray, warm Beige, and now rich Noce, too. The newest collection color, Noce, features a sophisticated blend of neutral browns complete with sweeping … Read more

Blanco Launches PRECISION R0 Farmhouse Sink

BLANCO, the German manufacturer of finely crafted sinks and faucets, launched the new PRECISION R0 Farmhouse Sink crafted of its revolutionary DURINOX stainless steel material. Scratch and fingerprint resistant, DURINOX is the latest innovation from the artisans at BLANCO STEELART® featuring a completely unique look and feel with two times … Read more