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Biesse S.p.A., a company listed in the Euronext STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, signed a contract for the acquisition of the entire share capital of GMM Finance S.r.l., the holding company of the GMM Group which comprises GMM S.p.A., Bavelloni S.p.A. and Techni Waterjet Ltd., as well as … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute announced that Blake Christensen (Valley View Granite) has been selected to join the association’s executive committee as board secretary. Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group), 2024 NSI board president, commented: “I am excited to announce that I have appointed Blake Christensen to the NSI board executive committee. … Read more
Park Industries®, a manufacturer of stone CNC machinery, announced the introduction of the new HydroClear Pro 400 water clarification system. Designed to recycle up to 325 gallons of water per minute at a sustained flow rate, this system provides large fabrication shops with clean, recycled water to fuel water … Read more
According to a December 13 press realease, Caesarstone Ltd., a developer and manufacturer of high-quality engineered surfaces, provided an update on the closure of its manufacturing facility in Richmond Hill, Ga. and an update on the Australian market. Consistent with the Company’s restructuring plan initiated in mid-2023, the Company announced … Read more
LX Hausys, a provider of premium surfacing materials, has introduced its Monte Collection. The collection includes quartz surfaces inspired by the diverse landscapes and raw beauty of mountain ranges. Each color captures the essence of a specific region from around the world and evokes a distinct atmosphere and visual aesthetic … Read more
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware We talk to many folks in the shops and offices of countertop businesses and unfortunately, it’s more common than not to be totally and utterly burnt out. Mental exhaustion. Emotionally drained. Never-ending stress. The headaches! It’s no way to live, but it’s the norm in our … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute will welcome two individuals to its board of directors in January 2024: Kim Dumais, Miller Druck Specialty Contracting, Inc. Kim Dumais has been the Sales & Logistics Manager of Miller Druck Specialty Contracting, Inc. in New York, NY for the past 27 years and has worked … Read more
By CountertopResource.com Editor’s Note: Last year, Rupesh Shah, co-CEO of MSI Surfaces, spoke with CountertopResource.com offering insights on the quartz surfacing market, trends and the establishment of a new U.S. manufacturing facility. Shah was kind enough to update us on what he’s seeing today in relation to these topics, as … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute will present a live version of their new Silica & Slab Safety Certificate on Tuesday, January 23 from 1:00pm-5:00pm at StonExpo at TISE in Las Vegas. During this session, attendees will learn the key components of a stone fabrication safety program and gain insights into safe … Read more
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) announced the winners of the 2023 ISFA Awards. The program honors excellence in application design, fabrication and installation of projects using manufactured surfacing materials. Projects submitted must employ the designated surfacing material and meet the ISFA minimum standards for the material. In addition, the … Read more