Fabricator Profile: A Top En-counter

Provided by Durasein What Huntington Beach, Calif.-based solid surface company A Top En-counter lacks in size, it makes up for through creativity, ingenuity, passion, the utilization of advanced equipment and experience. Owner Kevin Libby didn’t take the traditional path to solid surface fabrication, but rather started his journey building houseboats. … Read more

New Carrara Series by Bajo Tierra

Bajo Tierra has added five new colors to their premium quartz collection. The Carrara series is a blend of the subtle and the bold that showcases white, beige, grey and black options featuring thin and scattered strokes. The Carrara series is readily available in prefabricated options. The polished finesse of … Read more

Vitoria Stone Fair Announces Postponed Show Dates

In January organizers of the Vitoria Stone Fair announced the postponement of the event that was scheduled to take place February 15-18, 2022, in Espírito Santo, Brazil. Milanez & Milaneze, the organizer of Vitoria Stone Fair, has announced that the new dates for the event will be February 7-10, 2023, … Read more

Wilsonart Launches True Tones Collection

Wilsonart® has announced the newest launch from its Spectrum line: True Tones. The solid color laminate line aims to revolutionize projects with the latest evolution in optical solid color. True Tones includes 27 of the most highly sought-after colors, from deep blues to pastel greens and muted purples. Plus the … Read more

Rockheads Group Announces New Hire: Industry Veteran Rich Katzmann as Executive Director

The Rockheads Group (RHG), a countertop industry buying and best practices group, announced the addition of Rich Katzmann to its executive team effective Feb 1. Katzmann will utilize his business and industry experience that spans more than 30 years to lead RHG into a rapid-growth phase as the group continues … Read more

Vadara Quartz Surfaces Launches New Collection at KBIS 2022

Vadara Quartz Surfaces (Vadara), a manufacturer of artisan handcrafted quartz surfaces, has launched a collection of six new colors. The series will premiere at the 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in February. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, the six new color options were created by … Read more

U.S. Commerce Department Self-Initiates Anti-Circumvention & Scope Inquiry Proceedings on Quartz Surface Products from Malaysia

The U.S. Secretary of Commerce has announced self-initiated proceedings to determine whether imports of quartz surface products imported from Malaysia are circumventing the antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) orders on imports from China. While the Commerce Department normally opens these proceedings only after requests from the domestic industry, the agency … Read more

Durasein Offers Charming Collection of Neutrals

Created for those who understand that style doesn’t have to be overstated, the Charming collection from Durasein offers a stunningly subtle range of neutral solid surfaces that are anything but basic. According to the company, Durasein is easy to clean and resistant to scratches, stains, chemicals, heat and mildew. The … Read more

KBIS 2022 Debuts Kickstarter Zone

The 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) announced the all-new KBIS Kickstarter Zone and its inaugural participating brands. The Kickstarter Zone will host new-to-market brands that have been in the residential design and construction business for less than 3 years and have never presented at KBIS. This specially designated area … Read more

Natural Stone Institute Announces 2022 Stone of the Year

The Natural Stone Institute has announced its 2022 Stone of the Year: Olympian White Danby marble by Vermont Quarries. Vermont Quarries has sponsored the 2022 Natural Stone Institute Stone of the Year. Olympian White Danby marble will be featured on 2022 member certificates, membership code of ethics and association marketing … Read more