BLANCO Announces Winners of 2017 BLANCO by Design Contest

BLANCO, the German manufacturer of finely crafted sinks and faucets, announced the winners of its first annual BLANCO by Design contest. Entrants were required to submit a kitchen or small space design featuring one BLANCO sink and one BLANCO faucet for a chance to win up to $5,000. The 2017 … Read more

Braxton-Bragg Makes Donation to Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Braxton-Bragg donated nearly $2500 in brand new stainless steel sinks to the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity ReStore to help families in need. “We knew that the sinks could benefit the community from a donation and sales point of view and were happy to share some inventory with Knoxville Habitat ReStore,” … Read more

Silestone Expands Eternal Collection Designs

Silestone has expanded its luminary collection with the introduction of five new colors. The new hues offer a modern, reinvented take on some of the most sought-after marbles and stones, coupled with the latest technological advancements from Silestone. The Eternal Collection is the first in Silestone’s offering to have veining … Read more

ECBC Calls for Presentations

The East Coast Builders Conference (ECBC) is in the final planning stages for ECBC 2018 speakers. Organizers for the event are looking for a few more fresh and cutting-edge educational topics that the attendees would like to hear, that would provide continuing education credit, and that would fit into one … Read more

OSHA Raises Penalties, Requires Injury/Illness Summaries

On January 2, civil penalties increased for workplace health and safety violations by 2 percent as per the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. This requires the U.S. Department of Labor to adjust penalties for inflation at the beginning of each year. The new maximum penalties … Read more

Natural Stone Institute Delegation To Attend Marble 24 in Turkey

The Natural Stone Institute has entered into an agreement with Marble 24: The International Natural Stone and Technology Fair held in Turkey, commonly referred to as the IZMIR Fair. The association will send a delegation of industry leaders to exhibit and provide educational seminars during the show. Natural Stone Institute … Read more

Lapitec Introduces Two New Colors

Lapitec has introduced two new shades to its color range; Nero Assoluto and Bianco Assoluto. These new additions come in the standard Lapitec thicknesses of 12, 20 and 30mm and are available in seven different finishes, ranging from luminescent Lux to the more structured and tactile surfaces of the Fossil … Read more

Video: Upselling – 55 Ideas For Bathroom Countertops

This video put out by RR Design depicts 55 different and interesting ideas for bathroom countertops that go well beyond the typical vanity. Not only does it show a variety of colors, sizes, shapes and edge profiles, but it also displays numerous materials. Regardless of material, the bathroom can be … Read more

Design & Construction Week Draws 85,000 Attendees

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) were held January 9 to 11 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. This year’s shows brought one of the highest turnouts in recent history. Design & Construction Week, as the combined events are known, drew … Read more

Chemical Concepts Launches New & Improved Website

Chemical Concepts, a wholesale supplier of adhesives, silicone, support brackets and fasteners is launching a revamped website. The company’s goal is to make the customer experience easier than ever before with more organization and better performance on all devices. Designed with the help of Sharp Innovations out of Conestoga, Pa., … Read more