Samsung Staron Announces Contest Winners

Samsung Staron has announced the winners of its “Super Saver Sales Event.” Any fabricator who purchased Staron products during the contest dates, which ran through the end portion of 2012, were automatically entered into the contest. Watson Woodworks (Salem, N.C.), Spectrum Solid Surface (North Highlands, Calif.), American Countertops (Albuquerque, N.M.), … Read more

Paul Vigna Receives 2012 MIA Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement

Paul Vigna, who spent more than 50 years in the natural stone industry, was awarded the 2012 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Marble Institute of America (MIA). Vigna has a unique work history, first starting in the field, and later moving into the office setting as an estimator, … Read more

MIA Pinnacle Awards Announced

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) announced the winners of the 2012 Pinnacle award winners. The awards recognize excellence in commercial, residential, sustainability and renovation/restoration of natural stone projects worldwide. Projects selected as winners must demonstrate exceptional beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship in the use of granite, marble, travertine, limestone … Read more

ISFA Announces Upcoming Networking Event in Tampa

The Int’l Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) announced that it will be holding a regional “Grass Roots” fabricator meeting at Dixieply in Tampa, Fla., on March 21. The event will feature guest expert Keith Haight, specialist in shop optimization, networking, lunch, vendor exhibits, a tour of the Dixieply facility, door prizes … Read more

Cosentino Extends Transferrable Warranty for Silestone to 15 Years

Cosentino, maker of Silestone quartz surfacing, has extended the owner-transferrable warranty for the Silestone product to 15 years. The warranty extension also applies to its line of Integrity sinks. The products must be purchased from an authorized dealer or installer and permanently installed in a single-family residence for the warranty … Read more

Marble Institute Director Earns Association Certification

Garen Distelhorst, Communications Director for the Marble Institute of America (MIA), earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE™) credential. The CAE is credentialed by the The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Less than five percent of all association professionals have … Read more

New Ceramic Tile Product Report for U.S. and Canadian Markets Released

Catalina Research and Ceramic Tile And Stone Consultants (CTaSC) announced the release of the new 196-page Catalina Report on Ceramic Tile Product Industry Report dated December 2012. This fact-filled report provides up-to-date information on North American and world markets, and ceramic tile’s position in the U.S. markets. In addition, the … Read more

Formica Celebrates 100 Years, Adds 12 New Colors

Formica Group, the inventor of laminate, marks 100 years of invention, innovation and design leadership in 2013 and enters a year-long global celebration of its past, present and future impact on residential and commercial design. “For 100 years, Formica® brand products have touched every aspect of our lives, each and … Read more

Countertop Fabricators: Sign up for Coverings Show Free

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

Artisan Group of Countertop Fabricators Inducts 2 New Board Members

Artisan Group, a network of stone fabricators in North America, inducted two new board members: Fadi Halabi, owner of Duracite in Fairfield, Calif., and Tom Rocks, owner of Rocksolid Stone Works in Cleveland, Ohio. Halabi and Rocks are taking the slots vacated by members, Mitch Hires, owner of Construction Resources … Read more