LOTTE Advanced Materials Acquires Leading Engineered Stone Producer

With the acquisition of Belenco, Turkey’s leading manufacturer of engineered stone, LOTTE Advanced Materials increases production capacity for its Radianz quartz countertop brand. This acquisition significantly enhances LOTTE’s ability to manufacture and supply quartz surfaces on a global scale. Located in Turkey’s third-largest industrial complex, Manisa OIZ Industrial Park, the … Read more

LOTTE Advanced Materials Acquires Leading Engineered Stone Producer

With the acquisition of Belenco, Turkey’s leading manufacturer of engineered stone, LOTTE Advanced Materials increases production capacity for its Radianz quartz countertop brand. This acquisition significantly enhances LOTTE’s ability to manufacture and supply quartz surfaces on a global scale. Located in Turkey’s third-largest industrial complex, Manisa OIZ Industrial Park, the … Read more

Coverings Offers Complimentary Registration

Attend North America’s Largest Stone & Tile Showcase When it comes to stone fabrication, collaboration is key. Meeting with customers, negotiating with suppliers, understanding the latest safety standards, and learning new fabrication techniques keeps you thriving and raising the bar. The tips, techniques, and experts who can help you maximize … Read more

Coverings Offers Complimentary Registration

Attend North America’s Largest Stone & Tile Showcase When it comes to stone fabrication, collaboration is key. Meeting with customers, negotiating with suppliers, understanding the latest safety standards, and learning new fabrication techniques keeps you thriving and raising the bar. The tips, techniques, and experts who can help you maximize … Read more

Manufacturers, Importers, Fabricators Take Up Sides Over Quartz Antidumping Duties

The biggest news to hit the countertop fabrication industry in 2018 was the imposition of new antidumping duties on quartz produced in China, and now stakeholders with opposing views have taken up sides by lending support to one of two groups: the Italy-based World-Wide Agglomerated Stone Manufacturers Association (A.St.A.), and … Read more

Manufacturers, Importers, Fabricators Take Up Sides Over Quartz Antidumping Duties

The biggest news to hit the countertop fabrication industry in 2018 was the imposition of new antidumping duties on quartz produced in China, and now stakeholders with opposing views have taken up sides by lending support to one of two groups: the Italy-based World-Wide Agglomerated Stone Manufacturers Association (A.St.A.), and … Read more

BLANCO Updates SILGRANIT Color App

BLANCO introduced their newly updated free kitchen design app, BLANCO SILGRANIT®. Made for homeowners, designers and fabricators, the app helps users evaluate the appearance of BLANCO sinks paired with popular countertops to select the perfect color combination for their kitchen design. Favorite combinations may be saved and e-mailed to others. … Read more

Weha Introduces White Lion Quartzite Turbo Blades

Weha has introduced White Lion Quartzite Turbo Blades. Although these blades are made specifically for cutting Quartzite, the company states that they are incredible on engineered stone and quartz as well as granite. Made with very high diamond content and a bond to keep sharp, the Weha White Lion Quartzite Turbo … Read more

Weha Introduces White Lion Quartzite Turbo Blades

Weha has introduced White Lion Quartzite Turbo Blades. Although these blades are made specifically for cutting Quartzite, the company states that they are incredible on engineered stone and quartz as well as granite. Made with very high diamond content and a bond to keep sharp, the Weha White Lion Quartzite Turbo … Read more

OSHA Posts New FAQs on Controlling Silica

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has published two new lists of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on controlling respirable crystalline silica: one for the construction industry and another for general industries. The new FAQs were developed through a concerted effort between OSHA, industry stakeholders and unions, … Read more