The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has deemed a global safeguard investigation petition regarding imports of quartz surface products as properly filed. The petition was submitted by the Quartz Manufacturing Alliance of America (QMAA) on Sept. 15 of this year. Officially deemed Quartz Surface Products Global Safeguard Investigation, Inv. No. … Read more
Caesarstone Ltd. revealed it will outsource all of its quartz surface manufacturing and close its last company-owned plant. CEO Yos Shiran explained the decision last week as part of the company’s third-quarter financial results, which showed worldwide revenue was down 5.7% over 2024 because of lower sales. He said it … Read more
By: Water Treatment Solutions Let’s examine a few myths circulating through the surfacing industry about water recycling systems:1) Gravity settling, chemical based systems produce clear water acceptable for CNC spindles and critical polishing applications.2) Gravity settling, chemical based systems take 10 minutes a week to maintain.3) Filter press based systems … Read more
Anatolia will showcase its latest innovation in surface design, with its Sintered Stone Slab Collection at the upcoming Cersaie tradeshow in Bologna, Italy, taking place from Sept 23-27, 2024. Anatolia’s Sintered Stone Slabs create surfaces that embody both the elegance of natural stone and the sophistication of contemporary designs. Utilizing … Read more
Coverings (coverings.com), the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to recognize 21 exceptional projects for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and technical proficiency in the use of tile and stone. The recipients of the awards were celebrated … 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
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