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 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
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
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
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
The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) offers a certification accreditation program for experienced stone professionals who have a minimum of two years full time on-the-job experience within the stone industry. The UofCTS Certified Stone Specialist (CSS) program covers natural stone, engineered stone, manufactured stone and related installation products. Before … Read more