The proposed change in the silica dust exposure limits by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that was announced August 23, 2013 has been big news in the countertop fabrication industry, but it is not be too late to provide input. The open debate began on March 25 and … Read more
The founder of DeSavino & Sons was Nicholas DeSavino, an Italian immigrant who supported his family with a woodworking business in Pennsylvania. In the 1980s, DeSavino began to offer Corian solid surface countertops to his customers, and eventually, the demand grew so high that cabinetmaking and woodworking fell by the … Read more
BACA Systems introduces its reliable and lower cost SawJet Cutting System to the stone industry. Robo SawJet is a high-production dual-table SawJet that integrates both a high-pressure abrasive waterjet and 20HP direct-drive saw. According to the company, it can save customers 70 percent on labor and 20 percent on material … Read more
A little more than 14 years ago, Aspen Countertops realized extraordinary success in the homebuilder market, but owners Clark Taylor and Matt Pearson were not convinced that their business had reached its apex. Instead, Taylor and Pearson decided that it was time to diversify in a bid to expand the reach … Read more
In any countertop business, a few key accounts can make the difference between just scraping by and having a highly profitable year. To maintain a positive relationship, these accounts require special attention, and it is always worth the extra effort to provide them with it. To begin, it is first … Read more
Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces has established itself as a regional leader in countertop fabrication and installation by placing an emphasis on brand integrity. In order to give the brand a good name, the company has hired a full-time brand manager whose primary job is to communicate and interact with customers. … Read more
Wilsonart and EOS Surfaces announced that Wilsonart is now the exclusive distributor of Antimicrobial Cupron Enhanced EOS Surfaces in 38 states throughout the U.S., according to a release on Business Wire on Dec. 18. The copper-enhanced material kills greater than 99.9 percent of Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria within … Read more
Jim and Georgann Garver, owners of GW Surfaces in Ventura, Calif., attribute their success to keeping a close eye on every aspect of the business and new industry trends. In addition, they note that a willingness to change the business as new trends and circumstances dictate is essential in long-term … Read more
In 1999, Axel and Carmina Mendez immigrated to the United States from Mexico City to establish themselves as a pioneer for Silestone. At the time, quartz surfacing was relatively unknown among consumers, and competition with solid surface and Granite was fierce. In 2002, the couple was able to acquire a … Read more
Caesarstone has reportedly selected Richmond Hill, Ga., (just outside of Savannah) as the location for its first quartz surfacing plant in the United States. This is the first plant the company has built outside of its home country of Israel, and it is said to be an investment of between … Read more
