In October, Cincinnati-based kitchen cabinet and countertop provider Sims-Lohman has purchased a 65,000-square-foot facility in Crestview, Fla., which will serve as the company’s new Gulf Coast headquarters. The facility will house regional distribution operations and granite and quartz countertop manufacturing. The company expects the Crestview facility to employ approximately 90 … 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
Cambria released new quartz surface offerings to its Luxury collection at KBIS 2025. New releases include Remington Brass and Remington Steel. Remington Brass features warm browns and a brass alloy veining that lends a beautiful sheen, while Remington Steel’s rich chocolate tones and steel alloy veining pair perfectly with gunmetal … Read more
LX Hausys unveiled five new colors in the VIATERA quartz countertop collection for 2025. Designed with inspiration from nature’s beauty and precision-crafted at LX Hausys America’s U.S. plant in Adairsville, Ga., these colors offer a blend of style, durability and sustainability. Whether redesigning a kitchen, bathroom, or any interior space, … 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
HanStone Quartz from Hyundai L&C USA introduced its 2025 HanStone Quartz collection, featuring four exquisite new colors. The new options are Markina, which has a soft black base with warm white veining; Cremosa, which has a sandy base interlaced with shades of taupe and creamy white accents; Whistler Gold, which … Read more