Industry News
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) announced the nominees for its annual awards. The ISFA awards are chosen by association members, and given to those in the industry who have distinguished themselves through creativity, innovative contributions to the industry, public service or other noteworthy activities. The winners will be announced … Read more
On Tuesday, August 21, The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) together with the International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair (IWF), will hold a full-day, in-depth countertop symposium titled “Exploring Countertop Options: Turning Opportunity into Profit.” The event takes place in conjunction with IWF at the Georgia World Congress Center … Read more
Caesarstone Ltd., makers of Caesarstone Quartz Surfacing, began trading on the NASDAQ market March 22, with initial action sticking close to the $11 initial public offering (IPO) price. After 2 months, the stock, trading under the ticker symbol of CSTE has fluctuated between $10.70, at its early low point, to … Read more
Formica Corporation announced A&M Supply Corporation has been named the new distributor for Formica brand laminate, solid surfacing, DecoMetal metal laminates and solid metals and adhesives in the Greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C., market. A&M Supply will operate from its main distribution center in Upper Marlboro, Md., and a new facility in … Read more
Eliot Sefrin, founding editor and longtime publisher of Kitchen & Bath Design News (KBDN), has been named publisher emeritus, a position that will see him retain ties to KBDN, but relinquish his day-to-day responsibilities as publisher. Announcement of the role change, made by parent company Cygnus Business Media, reflects a … Read more
Formica Corporation hired Craig Francisco as director of strategy and business development. He will work directly with the executive team to identify growth opportunities for North American operations. Francisco was previously chief operating officer at The L.E. Smith Company, a countertop manufacturer in Bryan, Ohio.
E?OS Surfaces added Stalwart Systems to its Ge?os distributors. Stalwart Systems is located in Niles, Ill. Stalwart’s territories include Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and Michigan.