Industry News
LX Hausys America Inc. launched its own design council, a cross-channel group created to integrate real-world market feedback directly into the company’s product development process. Comprised of interior design, stone fabrication, distribution and home center professionals, the council was formed to help ensure future Viatera quartz surface introductions align with … Read more
Stone Chatter, a new voice in the stone countertop industry, has officially launched, bringing an unfiltered and engaging platform to countertop shops, suppliers and industry professionals nationwide. Built to complement the status quo of industry media, the podcast delivers direct, no-nonsense conversations about the realities of running and scaling a … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute is approaching a significant milestone as its Accreditation Program nears 20 years of supporting fabrication and installation companies across the industry. Since its inception, the program has served as a trusted benchmark for safety, quality, and professionalism; helping companies demonstrate their commitment to best practices while … Read more
The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) now offers online “The Complete Guide on Developing Tile & Stone Specifications with Architects” course. According to the company, it includes training on: Students will also be provided with a tile and stone MasterFormat Specification template to use to help architects specify products. It is … Read more
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) and the Artisan Group have officially joined forces in a new strategic alliance built around protecting fabricators, growing the workforce, and strengthening the long-term future of the surfacing industry. This alliance is being established under the ISFA Fabricator Safety Initiative (FSI), a national effort … Read more
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
LX Hausys America, manufacturer HI-MACS Solid Surface and Viatera Quartz Surface, was named as a winner of three 2025 Product Innovation Award recipients by sister publications Architectural Products, Interiors + Surfaces and Building magazines. The awards were for two HI-MACS products and one Viatera product. Both HI-MACS Calacatta Albero and … Read more