The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers in the engineered stone fabrication and installation industries. “Many workers in the engineering stone industry are experiencing illnesses so severe … Read more
Caesarstone, a provider of countertop surfaces for more than 35 years, announced product and digital innovation along with distribution expansion to better serve its customers and members of the design community. The debut of Caesarstone Studio provides a comprehensive digital platform for architects and designers, serving as a one-stop-shop to … Read more
Cosentino Group, a producer and distributor of innovative and sustainable surfaces for the world of architecture and design, announced three new City Centers in the metropolitan cities of Washington D.C., Seattle, WA, and Boston, MA. On the heels of the brand’s announcement of a new U.S. manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, … Read more
BB Industries recently introduced the Speroni STP Essentia, an entry-level Tool Presetting and Measuring System. With the Speroni Essentia, tools can be easily and efficiently measured independently of the operator achieving full machining productivity. According to the company the Speroni STP Essentia is robust, space-saving, long-lasting, and ready to deliver … Read more
Vadara Quartz Surfaces, a manufacturer of artisan handcrafted quartz surfaces, will be an exhibitor at the Marmomac trade show in Verona, Italy, on September 26 -29, 2023. Marmomac is the premier international trade fair specializing in the natural stone supply and value chain. The programming includes the entire stone industry, … Read more
Lapitec draws inspiration from nature, but through a patented production process, it reinterprets its codes, creating something new and distinct from any other surface existing in the environment and on the market. Non-porous on the surface, ‘full-body’, therefore identical throughout its entire volume, silica-free, and highly resistant, Lapitec differs from … Read more
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has opened registration for the 2024 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), which will take place February 27-29, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. KBIS is the largest North American trade expo and networking opportunity for kitchen and bath industry professionals. The … Read more
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware I say this with absolute confidence: Every shop needs a Leta. For the last 17 years, Leta McConnaughey has been the guru behind the shop’s Moraware set-up. Not only is she kind and engaging, Leta is curious and eager to continuously make things run better. Her … Read more
Northwood Designs, Inc. has announced the latest release of Slabsmith software for stone fabricators. This release of Slabsmith (v2023.6) includes many new features, most notably the addition of advanced 3D features within the Perfect Match™ layout module. According to the company, with this release previously difficult or impossible 3D assemblies … Read more
Caesarstone has introduced its new Mineral™ portfolio; a new generation of surfaces created with advanced sustainable manufacturing and materials. Caesarstone’s latest premium low silica sustainable surfaces are made with Caesarstone’s unique blend of natural minerals and recycled materials and offers the same superior durability, performance and aesthetic as Quartz while … Read more
