The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) announced the winners of its annual awards at the association’s recent annual meeting in Atlanta. The ISFA awards are chosen by association members, and given to those in the industry that stand out as the very best. Taking top honors, the Fabricator of the … Read more
Blanco, a German manufacturer of sinks and faucets, won the 2013 KBCulture Award for the Blanco Modex kitchen sink workstation. The sink belongs to the company’s Silgranit II collection. Itis also a 2013 IDEA (International Design Excellence Award) Finalist and a 2012 Red Dot International Design Award winner for its distinct … Read more
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) received the Golden Thinker Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Media Relations. The Golden Thinker, awarded each year by the North America Precis Syndicate, Inc. (NAPS), is given to organizations that have created the feature releases that have received the most pick-ups by America’s newspaper … Read more
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, 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
Natural Stonage, a publication based in India, is organizing a “World Stone Congress” in New Delhi, India, on Jan. 29 and 30. The agenda for the event includes discussions on sustainable trends in the natural stone industry; standardization of quality in quarrying and processing; technologies for improving production and efficiency; facilitating … Read more
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