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With a vote of 565 to 25, the memberships of Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Building Stone Institute (BSI) have overwhelmingly decided to authorize a historic merger of North America’s two most prominent stone associations. Effective January 1, 2018, the combined association will formally be known as the Natural … Read more
According to a statement from the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA has extended the compliance date for employers affected by the new electronic reporting system to December 15, 2017. On this date, injury and illness data must be electronically submitted through the online Injury Tracking Application (ITA). The original date … Read more
After a couple of huge stock losses in 2015 and the appointment of a new CEO in 2016, problems continue to plague Caesarstone in 2017 – this time in production. Problems in production have so far led to lower than expected profit margins and a slew of management changes at … Read more
clé announced the introduction Oh Joy! , a collection of cement tiles designed by Joy Cho, founder and creative director of the Oh Joy! design studio. The five delicate hued designs are available in 6 in. square and 8 in. hex shapes. Oh Joy! was inspired by the whimsy, pastel … Read more
Wilsonart has created a collection of 16 laminate designs to capture the unique beauty of some of the world’s most exotic wood species. The Nature Undisturbed collection allows architects and designers the opportunity to specify designs that incorporate the look of threatened wood species without further endangering the forests. Celebrating … Read more
Höcker North America supplies solutions for practically any dry dust separation application. The company offers MultiStar modular/expandable designs to accommodate production growth and produces the system to the customer specifications. The smooth wall design on the interior of the collector prevents dust from gathering on the unit’s interior. Integrated fans are … Read more
Avonite Surfaces Acrylic Solid Surface, a brand of Aristech Surfaces LLC, announced the release of its newest collection of colors. The Movement collection consists of four colors inspired by nature; Torrent, Altitude, Summit and Morning Mist. The four new colors join more than 50 standard colors and patterns offered by Avonite … Read more
TheSize, manufacturer of sintered stone brand Neolith, has announced its fourth annual international design competition. This global competition highlights creativity and innovation of designs incorporating Neolith surfacing by architects, interior designers, builders, remodelers, students and fabricators. Submissions are being accepted through November 13, 2017 for the following categories: My Neolith Project … Read more
In the latest episode of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast, host Patrick Foley speaks with Mike Schlough and Rob Bromley of Park Industries. The three discuss a variety of topics, including all of the following: What it means to be a family business The difference between making great countertops and making a … Read more
Since the time of the Roman Empire, societies have had a strong relationship with lead and lead-based products. However, we also have a long history with believing lead is harmless altogether or in small doses. The truth of the matter is that when introduced inside the body, lead is dangerous … Read more
