Every month CountertopResource.com sends out the Countertop Industry Insider, a newsletter full of information for the industry. It includes articles, industry news, new product information, updates on the latest happenings and much more. This in an invaluable tool for anyone involved in, allied with or interested in the countertop industry. … Read more
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), which is basically the countertop association, just released its latest issue of Countertops & Architectural Surfaces magazine and it contained a great forecast for the countertop industry for 2013. The forecast, which as far as we know is the only one of its kind … Read more
Mario & Son, in Liberty Lake, Wash., is the largest fabricator in the Pacific Northwest, offering natural stone, quartz, tile and specialty products. The company has a list of clients that are concentrated in the building market, but also serves retail customers, along with handling some commercial work. It operates … Read more
Countertops & Cabinets, a countertop fabricator based in Syracuse, N.Y., does more than just fabricate and install countertops. The business focuses on being a one-stop shop, offering tear out, fabrication, installation, plus stock cabinetry install and even plumbing services. They also offer a range of products including solid surface, quartz … Read more
The Coverings show, an industry trade show focusing on stone and tile that is being held in Atlanta April 29 – May 2, 2013, is now offering free admission. Coverings is designed to offer something for everyone in the tile + stone industry. From live installation demonstrations and tours of … Read more
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced an agreement to co-locate the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas beginning in February 2014. In 2015, they will also tie-in with the StonExpo/Surfaces show. … Read more
United Marble Fabricators (UMF) focuses on custom stone and tile work for high-end homes in the Boston area, and works to get involved with architects and design firms early in the process. Its typical customers are professionals that may not have much time, but know what they want and count … Read more
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) and the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) announced the formation of a partnership geared toward increasing the focus on the countertop industry for the 2014 IWF show. The partnership includes an agreement in which ISFA will work with IWF to develop a full countertop educational … Read more
Outwater Plastics Industries has released a countertop support bracket designed to be stronger. The solid 304 brushed stainless steel and 1008 unfinished cold-rolled steel countertop support brackets are fabricated in the United States from high quality materials in a range of attractive designs. These steel brackets are manufactured through ISO … Read more
By Ryan Burden, CountertopSpecialty.com The topic of sealing granite and marble countertops, floor tile or any natural stone surface invariably creates questions, concerns and confusion in the minds of consumers, homeowners and sometimes even those working in the stone industry. Honestly, it’s no surprise when misleading, incomplete, conflicting, or incorrect … Read more