Caesarstone Announces Closing of Last Quartz Production Facility

Caesarstone Ltd. revealed it will outsource all of its quartz surface manufacturing and close its last company-owned plant. CEO Yos Shiran explained the decision last week as part of the company’s third-quarter financial results, which showed worldwide revenue was down 5.7% over 2024 because of lower sales. He said it … Read more

Quartz Organization Files New Petition with Alleging Continued U.S. Import Violations

On September 15 the Quartz Manufacturing Alliance of America (QMAA) filed a new Safeguard Petition under Sections 201–202 of the Trade Act of 1974, requesting the U.S. government “swiftly investigate and effectively address an unprecedented surge of quartz slab imports and ongoing violations of existing U.S. trade laws.” The organization … Read more

Cambria Introduces Four New Designs

This new launch signals a continued evolution in Cambria’s design philosophy—one where emotional connection, natural inspiration, and quiet innovation converge. It arrives at a moment when homeowners are craving warmth, organic depth, and texture in their spaces. From restorative neutrals to expressive veining, each surface is designed to reflect not … Read more

Wilsonart Launches Four New Woodgrain Laminates

Wilsonart recently launched four new woodgrain laminate designs in its LUJO Collection designed to emulate the look of ash and teak. “Each new woodgrain design was meticulously crafted to deliver a strikingly real surface that outperforms traditional wood veneers,” said Kate Grossman, vice president of design and marketing. According to … Read more

Caesarstone Begins Offering Silica Free Advanced Fusion Colors

Earlier this month Caesarstone began the roll-out of its ICON™ Advanced Fusion Surface Colors. The ICON launch is part of the new category of crystalline silica-free surfaces with increased sustainability and designed with approximately 80 percent recycled materials. The launch includes eight colors: Calacatta Lacebound; Calacatta Nobella; Calacatta Thyme; Ocean … Read more

Breton Launches Robot-assisted Bridge Saw, Polishing Cell

Breton recently announced the launch of its Optimus II Robotic-Assisted Bridge Saw & Polishing Cell, to be available in June. for for full-line countertop and stone fabrication automation. According to the company, it was designed for high-efficiency to automate large portions of stone slab processing, and integrates cutting and automated … Read more