USITC Affirms Chinese Quartz Antidumping & Countervailing Duties, Not Retroactive

Today, June 11, 2019, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC)  determined that the U.S. quartz surfacing industry was materially injured by reason of imports of quartz surface products from China that the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) has determined are subsidized and dumped on the U.S. market at less … Read more

New OSHA Checklist Available

The Natural Stone Institute has released a new safety checklist designed to help fabricators prepare for an OSHA inspection. Titled “Be Prepared for an OSHA Inspection,” this document contains a summary of the most frequently cited standards following inspections of fabricator worksites by OSHA. Standards are organized into four broad … Read more

Business Sense: Keep Your Process Moving

By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Working for a company in the stone industry, I’ve heard many stories on how a shop’s workflow can get tangled up in miscommunication and disorganization. While that sounds terrifying and can be very stressful, what this really means is that you’re growing. And that’s a very, very good thing! … Read more

Wilsonart Launches Playful Collection

Throughout 2019, Wilsonart, through its Virtual Design Library (VDL) of print-on-demand patterns, is bringing the design community quarterly collections of curated designs that fully embrace the concept of individualism and personalization. This year’s second Collection, Playful, is a fusion of colors and patterns that create a unique pop to any space. … Read more

Formica Sale Finalized, Details Shared

Broadview Holding, a Netherlands-based industrial holding with a presence in material technology and energy, has completed the $840-million acquisition of Cincinnati-based Formica Group from Fletcher Building. The sale includes Formica businesses in North America, Europe and Asia, as well as its Homapal metal laminates business. The sale was first announced … Read more