More on Thermoforming Solid Surface

We had a lot of people email wanting more information on thermoforming solid surface. We are working on developing some articles on the topic, but in the mean time here is another video providing more insight into the process. The video is from a manufacturer of thermoforming equipment – Global … Read more

NSF Seeking Volunteers for Sustainable Countertop Committee

The National Center for Sustainability Standards (NCSS), a part of NSF International (formerly the National Sanitation Foundation) is beginning development of a Product Category Rule (PCR) for residential countertops in accordance with ISO 14025. The rule will cover natural stone, solid surface, engineered stone, high pressure laminate and recycled materials. … Read more

US Surface Warehouse Adds 2 New Livingstone Solid Surface Colors

U.S. Surface Warehouse has added 2 new colors to its line of Livingstone Solid Surface countertop and surfacing material. Sold directly to fabricators, the two new colors are Coral Quartz (pictured here) and Dakota. These two new colors add to the more than 30 colors the company offers, along with sinks, … Read more

Thermoforming Solid Surface

Here is another great video, this one posted by Sterling Surfaces – a fabrication outfit in Massachusetts that is well known for its 3-D thermoforming capabilities – depicting the creation of a complex solid surface desk. The desk was made out of LG HI-MACS for the product’s owner LG Hausys, … Read more

DuPont Begins Manufacturing Private Collection Corian in U.S., Changes Zodiaq Pricing

DuPont is now reportedly manufacturing its Private Collection Corian solid surface at the company’s Tonawanda Yerkes plant. It had been manufactured in South Korea. DuPont invested an estimated $6 million to make the transition, according to reports. New York state grant money totaling nearly $500,000 was also used to aid … Read more