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Many countertop fabricators today like to offer their customers a full range of products and services, but saying you specialize in each one of them stretches the definition of the word a little too far. For example, one countertop fabricator’s website claims the company specializes in “granite, marble, limestone, tiles, … Read more
Federal Brace introduced a new eco-friendly light system to its line of LED-lit systems and brackets. A multi-part system, the new Eco-Lucent LED Lighting System uses a remote system to take on multiple colors and can even change colors through a variety of light-color cycles. It will be joining Federal Brace’s … Read more
MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute has added a new silicosis training resource to the Natural Stone University. This resource, entitled “Silicosis: An Industry Guide to Awareness and Prevention,” is divided into three sections: • What Is Silicosis?: An Industry Guide to Awareness and Prevention • Air Quality Test Methods • … Read more
Aristech Surfaces LLC announced that Mike Marchi has been selected by the Aristech board of directors as its new chief executive officer. Marchi assumes his new role effective August 1, 2017. Marchi succeeds Ross McMillan, who will remain involved in the company as a board member. “The Aristech board could … Read more
For many years, mineral oil has been the standard method for maintaining the dark, rich look of soapstone countertops. However, many companies have moved to recommending special wax formulas. This video produced by Green Mountain Soapstone, explains maintenance using both methods and discusses some of the pros and cons. Of … Read more
In Episode 36 of Moraware’s StoneTalk podcast, host Patrick Foley welcomes back Scott Edwards and Marty Medina of Data Bridge Innovations. The trio discuss several topics revolving around software solutions, including the following: Why your primary software system may need a partner system What type of customers use the solutions … Read more
In May 2016, the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) finalized a rule by the title of Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses, which requires certain employers to submit injury and illness data from Forms 300, 300A and 301 electronically. In order to streamline this process, OSHA will … Read more
More and more, customers are relying on fabricators to help them make choices with colors and patterns for countertops, backsplashes, tile and cabinets, but it can be a difficult proposition when first making such recommendations. However, a few tips from Willow Lane Cabinetry in Hopewell Junction, N.Y., can simplify the … Read more
Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces and Hanwha L&C Corporation announced a joint-venture agreement to build a manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas. This facility will support the expansion and growth of the Hanex Solid Surfaces and Wilsonart® Solid Surface product lines. The more-than-125,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility provides both companies with added capacity and … Read more
Designing a new logo can be a daunting proposition, but giving your company a new look is a simple and inexpensive way to breathe new life into it. In most cases, an old formula is used, but this process has a one fundamental flaw: It doesn’t always work. The traditional … Read more
