CRadmin2 We asked Nicholas Powers, partner for Metro Stone Works, a family-owned and operated fabricator in Northern Virginia, what they are seeing in laundry rooms today and how fabrication is trending in this design space. Are laundry rooms trending for you? We have noticed that laundry room countertops are trending … Read more
Safety is always at the forefront in the industry and providing for the safety of your customers is no exception. Here we have a great video from the Natural Stone Institute that may be shown to customers visiting your facility. The video explains some of the safety issues they may … Read more
Caesarstone Ltd., an Israel-based developer and manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces, recently announced its Global Growth Acceleration Plan, which includes a 7 percent cut to its global workforce. The restructuring came as the company announced a net loss of $405,000 on revenues of $128.1 million in this year’s first quarter. Caesarstone executives … Read more
Weha has recently made two new introductions to its offering of material handling equipment; the T-31 Anchor Machine and the Cut Stone Trolley. The Weha T-31 Anchor Machine does not require the stone to be flipped over to cut the Anchor Slots. Once the counter top or vanity is on … Read more
Federal Brace has expanded its Hammam Lavatory Support line with a smaller, more versatile version of the bracket. The design of the Hammam provides sturdy support while remaining unseen behind a floating vanity or under a floating counter. With the addition of the 20-x24-in. Hammam, now you have flexibility in height … Read more
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
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
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
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
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