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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
The Fortis Heavy-Duty Adjustable Floating Support Bracket by Federal Brace is a modular, high-strength floating support system designed for maximum flexibility across a wide range of applications. Unlike traditional welded brackets with fixed geometry, the Fortis features a fully adjustable, multi-piece design that allows installers to set the forward support arm at the exact … 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 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
Neolith, the Spanish producer of sintered stone surfacing, announced the promotion of Michele Ballarin to the position of Group CEO, Americas, replacing James Amendola. Since joining Neolith in 2022, Ballarinhas held senior commercial roles, including executive vice president for West Coast U.S. and LATAM distribution and chief revenue growth officer. … Read more
Wilsonart® announced at the end of November that it will be transitioning from McKillican Distribution to Wilsonart Distribution across Western Canada. This expansion is set to take place at the end of Q1, 2026, which the company states will broaden Wilsonart’s distribution footprint with warehouse locations in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, … Read more