Coverings Returns to Atlanta May 8-11

Coverings (coverings.com), the largest international tile & stone show in North America, is returning to Atlanta, Georgia from May 8 – 11. Coverings provides a stage for the most innovative tile & stone products from around the world and delivers critical information about the industry’s latest trends through the show’s … Read more

$ave Money Using Overstock, Remnant and Discontinued Solid Surface

By Kathy O’Lochlayne at SolidSurface.com How often do you find yourself rummaging through your solid surface remnant inventory for a color the right size for a job that may not require a full sheet? Have you considered using discontinued or overstock material for a job where you can influence the … Read more

Learn Experience & Network at Coverings ’18

Coverings, the largest tile & stone exhibition in North America, is bringing its most impressive products, networking and conference programming to Atlanta, May 8-11. And, it’s all FREE! As a fabricator, it’s imperative that you stay at the top of your game. From managing tight timelines and executing complicated installations, … Read more

Health & Safety Watch: Registration Open for OSHA Summer Summit

A full-day safety conference for both employers and employees will take place June 14 at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Experts from across the country are holding workshops at the OSHA Summer Summit, which is sponsored by the Safety Council of Western New England, American Society of Engineers, Massachusetts … Read more

Neolith Expands Global Production

Spain-based company TheSize, manufacturer of Neolith, continues its global expansion with several key initiatives in 2018. Plans for this year include an added production line, showroom openings and a new logistics warehouse. The company plans to enhance support of the brand’s network of distributors, architects, designers and fabricators. Increases in … Read more

Moraware Introduces Systemize

Moraware has introduced Systemize, a scheduling software for countertop fabricators. Systemize enables consistent communication in the office and the fabrication shop. Making sure that tasks get done well and on time is a key to success. Systemize helps keep activities organized and streamlined. This software will allow anyone who answers the … Read more

ISFA Publishes 2018 Countertop Industry Outlook

This month, the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) published its annual Countertop Industry Outlook. This forecast is prepared each year by Kevin Cole, the communications director for ISFA and editor of the association’s magazine: Countertops & Architectural Surfaces. As always, Cole analyzes a variety of metrics to make an honest, … Read more

Business Sense: Why Committing to Marketing Feels Terrifying

By Harry Hollander of Moraware If you want to grow from a $2 million business to a $5 million business, you have to spend a scary amount of money on marketing. Owners who embrace marketing build businesses while owners who fear marketing frequently build jobs for themselves. The difference is … Read more

Architectural Surfaces Group Acquires Bedrock International

Architectural Surfaces Group (ASG) acquired Bedrock International, a leading distributor for natural stone in the Midwest. The transaction allows ASG to enhance existing products from natural stone, quartz slab and tile, while providing new offerings such as plumbing fixtures. The acquisition of Bedrock expands ASG’s reach across 20 markets, including … Read more

Avonite Releases New Colors

Avonite Surfaces Acrylic Solid Surface, a brand of Aristech Surfaces LLC,  released new colors for 2018. The new launch consisted of 16 colors that include: Antique Blue, Azul, Dove Gray, Dove Shimmer, Fuego, Galactic Ice, Ice Blue, Mango, Morning Tundra, New Concrete, Porcelain, Rivers Edge, Signal, Smoke, Storm and Vintage … Read more