Aetna Plywood To Distribute Diresco Quartz Surfacing

Aetna Plywood is now the exclusive distributor for Diresco Quartz Surfacing in the Midwest United States. Based in Maywood, Ill., Aetna Plywood operates out of four locations in Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota and has a service area that includes 15 states. The Diresco quartz surfacing product, which is made using … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Billings Marble & Granite

Billings Marble & Granite was founded in 1996 when owner Kenny Roesch made a decision to buy the company that installed the natural stone countertops in his own kitchen. Because Billings, Mont., is in a fairly isolated location, he and his son, who is now also his business partner, worked … Read more

Wolseley Becomes TOTO’s First National Distributor in Canada

Wolseley Canada and TOTO formed a partnership, making Wolseley the first company in Canada to carry TOTO’s full product line from coast-to-coast. All TOTO fixtures and fittings, including faucets, lavatories, accessories, showers,etc., are available at Wolseley’s 144 Plumbing branches and showrooms across Canada. This new agreement between Wolseley and TOTO is an … Read more

Granex Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility in Tampa, Fla.

Granex Inc., a supplier of granite and other natural stone, broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Tampa, Fla. in August. The $6 million development will process granite and marble slabs from imported raw materials and create up to 50 new jobs upon completion. “This facility will be a … Read more

Samsung Expands Quartz Distribution in Eastern U.S.

Samsung has added GRAMACO Granite and Marble as an authorized distributor of its Radianz quartz surfacing product, expanding its market reach in the Eastern United States. The area to be serviced by GRAMACO includes Delaware, eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. “GRAMACO is known for its quality products … Read more

Caesarstone Partners with IKEA

Caesarstone, Israel-based quartz surfacing producer, has entered into an agreement with IKEA US to serve as the retail company’s exclusive non-laminate countertop vendor, conducting operations in 38 stores in 22 states. Caesarstone will source, finish and distribute countertop products, including its quartz surfacing as well as other materials. The implementation … Read more

C.H. Briggs Opens New Solid Surface and Quartz Distribution Center

C.H. Briggs Company, distributor of interior and specialty building products, opened a new 28,000-sq.-ft. warehouse and distribution center in Norcross, Georgia. The Norcross facility will stock and ship DuPont Corian solid surface and Zodiaq quartz surfacing sheet products and accessories. “Our decision to expand is the result of continued strong … Read more

Samsung Radianz Brings on New Distributor in SE Florida

Marble of the World, in southeast Florida, has been named the latest authorized Samsung Radianz distributor. Marble of the World, a 25-year-old importer of stone and stone products, will now carry the Radianz line of quartz surfacing. This means Samsung Radianz is now distributed in more than 30 states and … Read more

Outwater Plastics Appointed as a Master Distributor of Sugatsune Architectural Hardware

Outwater Plastics was appointed by Sugatsune as a master distributor of its architectural hardware.  Sugatsune’s line offers quality, creative designs and meticulous attention to detail. As a master distributor, Outwater affords its customers reduced lead times and shipping costs, as well as a complete sales and customer support staff with U.S. sales … Read more

MS Int’l Appoints Co-Presidents

M S International, Inc., an importer and distributor of countertops, flooring, wall tile, and landscaping products in North America, appointed Rajesh and Rupesh Shah as co-presidents of the company.   Manu and Rika Shah, founders of MSI, made the announcement at a gathering of MSI’s leadership team.   Rajesh and Rupesh, both … Read more