Industry News
Kitchen & Bath Design News has announced a call for entries for the eighth annual Kitchen & Bath Design Awards competition. The competition was initiated to recognize kitchen and bath specialists and other professionals for outstanding project design and construction. Projects considered for the Kitchen & Bath Design Awards in 2022 must have been completed between Nov. … Read more
M S International, Inc. (MSI) has opened a new showroom and distribution center in the greater Savannah, Ga. area with a full offering of floor, countertop, mosaic, wall tile, and hardscape products. The new 680,000 sq. ft. space will serve residential and commercial markets in Savannah and beyond. Of all … Read more
On May 9, 2023, the Caesarstone approved initial steps of restructuring actions across the company’s operations, beginning with the closure of the manufacturing facility in Sdot-Yam, Israel, and a reduction in headcount of approximately 150 employees mostly associated with the facility. This part of the restructuring plan is intended to … Read more
FAST Remodeler Live, a software event for remodelers and home improvement professionals who are ‘focused on agile systems and technology’, recently received one of the most prestigious awards in business-to-business media. Qualified Remodeler magazine and SOLA Group Inc. accepted the honor at the 69th annual Jesse H. Neal Awards ceremony … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 47th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program builds 100 percent mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. Natural stone and … Read more
Park Industries, a manufacturer of stone CNC machinery, announced the release of two new video series for the educational benefit and entertainment of stone fabricators. The two series, launching in early May, will tackle machine versatility and optimization topics, how-to’s, and more, keeping fabricators well-versed in machine capabilities and programming. … Read more
This year’s theme, Building Transformation, highlights the decades-long legacy and unwavering commitment of the green building movement to transforming the built environment to serve, prepare, and protect our communities in a rapidly changing world. Greenbuild 2023 will also commemorate the USGBC’s 30th Anniversary and mark the debut of LEED v5, … Read more
Fifth Gear Technologies has announced the acquisition of ETemplate Systems, an award-winning laser technology company known for its templating and design processes for the countertop, cabinet, and millwork industries This strategic move for Fifth Gear Technologies, expands its portfolio of software solutions in the market. ETemplate’s products will now be … Read more
Arizona Tile has opened its newest branch in the Boise, Idaho, metropolitan area. The brand new 45,000 sq. ft. showroom, stone gallery, and warehouse were designed and laid out with customers in mind. The layout is open, inviting and very well lit. Designed to enhance the customer experience as well … Read more
M S International, Inc. (MSI), supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America, announced the relocation of its Kansas City showroom and distribution center. The new showroom is now located at 10757 Mill Creek Rd., Lenexa, KS 66219. This location will feature an extensive selection of … Read more
