Karran Offers Stainless Steel Workstation Large Single Bowl Farmhouse Undermount Kitchen Sink

This classic apron front design from Karran with its deep 9-in. apron blends function and form beautifully, and will look stunning in any kitchen. It is manufactured from durable 16-gauge stainless steel and finished in an elegant satin brushed finish. It comes complete with an assortment of accessories and is … Read more

Cambria Introduces Three New Quartz Designs

Cambria has introduced three new innovative quartz designs—Harlow™, Brittanicca Gold Cool™ and Hailey™—to the marketplace. Full slabs of each design can be viewed at Cambria’s eight gallery locations or 22 sales and distribution centers across the country. The new design launch is accompanied by events at industry showrooms and galleries … Read more

Kitchen & Bath Design Awards Calls for Entries

Kitchen & Bath Design News has announced a call for entries for the eighth annual Kitchen & Bath Design Awards competition. The competition was initiated to recognize kitchen and bath specialists and other professionals for outstanding project design and construction.  Projects considered for the Kitchen & Bath Design Awards in 2022 must have been completed between Nov. … Read more

MSI Opens Its Largest Distribution Center

M S International, Inc. (MSI) has opened a new showroom and distribution center in the greater Savannah, Ga. area with a full offering of floor, countertop, mosaic, wall tile, and hardscape products. The new 680,000 sq. ft. space will serve residential and commercial markets in Savannah and beyond. Of all … Read more

Caesarstone Announces Closure of Sdot-Yam Manufacturing Plant

On May 9, 2023, the Caesarstone approved initial steps of restructuring actions across the company’s operations, beginning with the closure of the manufacturing facility in Sdot-Yam, Israel, and a reduction in headcount of approximately 150 employees mostly associated with the facility. This part of the restructuring plan is intended to … Read more

Business Sense: What percentage of your business goes to reworks?

By Katherine Gifford of Moraware You can talk about reworks and how to reduce them until you’re red in the face. And that’s actually great because we all know they are a major problem. But, in order to reduce your reworks, you first need to understand the what, who, and how that is unique … Read more

FAST Remodeler Live Wins Jesse H. Neal Award Recognizing Outstanding Business Content

FAST Remodeler Live, a software event for remodelers and home improvement professionals who are ‘focused on agile systems and technology’, recently received one of the most prestigious awards in business-to-business media. Qualified Remodeler magazine and SOLA Group Inc. accepted the honor at the 69th annual Jesse H. Neal Awards ceremony … Read more

Vadara Introduces New Nature-Inspired Designs

Vadara Quartz Surfaces, a manufacturer of artisan handcrafted quartz surfaces, is expanding its portfolio with eight new designs inspired by the Earth’s natural beauty. Four of the new designs — Aurum, Lava Plain, Sky Dance and Sand Weaver — build upon Vadara’s marble and quartzite-influenced offering. “We strive to capture … Read more

Natural Stone Institute Completes 47th Home with Gary Sinise Foundation

The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 47th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program builds 100 percent mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. Natural stone and … Read more

Park Industries Announces Two New Video Series

Park Industries, a manufacturer of stone CNC machinery, announced the release of two new video series for the educational benefit and entertainment of stone fabricators. The two series, launching in early May, will tackle machine versatility and optimization topics, how-to’s, and more, keeping fabricators well-versed in machine capabilities and programming. … Read more