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
Anatolia, an international brand of ceramic and porcelain tiles, as well as natural stone, has opened a new production facility in the Gulf of Izmir, Turkiye that will produce cutting-edge porcelain stoneware slabs. With a rich history of more than 25 years and a global reach, this facility will house … Read more
Coverings (www.coverings.com), the international ceramic tile and natural stone exhibition and conference has launched the official openings for event registration, discounted hotel booking options and award program submissions for Coverings 2024, which will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta, Ga., April 22-25, 2024. Tile, stone … Read more
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware First of all, a huge congrats to Creative Stone for an amazing 25 years being in business! That is no small feat for a small business, especially in this industry. Of course, we just had to sit down for a chat with Amy Alt-Kellner, co-owner of Creative … Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers in the engineered stone fabrication and installation industries. “Many workers in the engineering stone industry are experiencing illnesses so severe … Read more
By Katherine Gifford of Moraware I say this with absolute confidence: Every shop needs a Leta. For the last 17 years, Leta McConnaughey has been the guru behind the shop’s Moraware set-up. Not only is she kind and engaging, Leta is curious and eager to continuously make things run better. Her … Read more
