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Klingspor’s new Fusion Foam Pads are the latest in high-technology abrasives for surface preparation. Fusion Foam is suitable for final finishing of solid surface materials, marble and granite surfaces, sanding filler, primer, orange peel, fiberglass, clear coats and fine finish restoration. It is also good for scuff sanding lacquer sealers, … Read more
A line of Viper Antiquing Brushes are now available from Braxton-Bragg, which can be used to achieve a textured or leathered look for all types of stone. Diamond brushes work with harder stones, such as granite, to lower softer veins, creating an “antique” effect. Using the brushes, fabricators can offer … Read more
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) made several announcements, including the results of its election for its executive committee, the hiring of a new CEO and a recent induction to its hall of fame. Election results for the 2012 NKBA Executive Committee, include Alan W. Zielinski, CKD of Niles, … Read more
Samsung Staron announced availability of Staron-brand Joint Adhesives for the North American market. The product is the result of collaboration between Samsung Chemical (USA) Inc. and Confid Inc. The product is the preferred seaming materials for bonding of Staron acrylic solid-surface sheets and edge laminations. Tested and manufactured over several … Read more
Teragren, manufacturer of environmentally-friendly bamboo flooring, panels, veneer and worktops, announced Caitlyn Kari was named marketing communications manager, and Bryan Ripka named Northwest regional sales manager. Kari is responsible for representing the Teragren brand with the public and building products industry. Ripka is responsible for representing all Teragren product categories in … Read more
Michael Twiss, CEO Columbia Stone and Natural Stone Designs, in Tualatin, Ore., was elected president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). Jonathan Zanger of Walker Zanger in Perth Amboy, N.J., was selected as vice president; Tony Malisani of Malisani Inc. in Great Falls, Mont., as secretary; and Dan Rea … Read more
Staron Surfaces, a division of Samsung, named Peirce-Phelps Inc. as the exclusive distributor of Staron Surfaces in Delaware, North and South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia. Peirce-Phelps will represent both Staron and Tempest solid-surface product lines, including Staron brand accessories.
The Cilio Partners Portal is a new cloud-based platform for managing installed sales orders. Most orders for installed products are still managed manually where an order is placed, then kicked out to the complex network of manufacturers, distributors, fabricators and installers with little ability to know where an order … Read more
Cosentino Group gathered its top 100 customers in the United States and Canada inCancun, Mexico, for the company’s annual “Cosentino 100” conference. The annual conference was part of Cosentino Group’s consolidated effort to develop its expansion strategy for continued growth in the U.S. market. More than 200 people from 65 independent … Read more
Klingspor introduced a 2012 Woodworking Catalog that features the company’s full range of abrasive materials for wood products manufacturers – belts, specialty abrasives, discs, rolls, sheets and tools, in addition to reference information for all facets of woodworking. The full color catalog is available upon request.
