New Ceros Random Orbital Sander Offered By Mirka Abrasives

Mirka Abrasives is now offering its new Compact Electric Random Orbital Sander (CEROS), designed for dust free finishing. CEROS is almost half the size and weight of competitive sanders, and offers a brushless DC motor, integrated 12-foot cord, DC transofrmer, multihole backup pad and pad wrech, user manual and quick … Read more

NKBA Survey Shows Suprising Trends

A report was recently published on the Woodworking Network website issued by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) that outlines the results of a survey of its members. The survey sought out the top trends in kitchens and baths, and some of the findings were a bit surprising. Among those … Read more

Fabsolution Launches New FS Glue for Quartz, Solid Surface

Fabsolution has launched a new line of adhesive for solid surface and quartz surfacing – FS Glue. The adhesives are available through an affiliated manufacturing company, Marktec, which has more than 10 years of experience and currently provides adhesives for LG HI-MACS and Viatera in the United States. Fabsolution has … 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

Formica Names New Distributor

Formica Corporation announced A&M Supply Corporation has been named the new distributor for Formica brand laminate, solid surfacing, DecoMetal metal laminates and solid metals and adhesives in the Greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C., market. A&M Supply will operate from its main distribution center in Upper Marlboro, Md., and a new facility in … Read more

Staron Expands Distribution

Staron Surfaces, a division of Samsung, named Peirce-Phelps Inc. as the exclusive distributor of Staron Surfaces in Delaware, North and South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia. Peirce-Phelps will represent both Staron and Tempest solid-surface product lines, including Staron brand accessories.

Welcome to CountertopResource.com

Welcome to CountertopResource.com, your source for useful information related to countertops and countertop fabrication. In the coming months, you will see the information available on this site grow to offer you the most informational, in-depth resource for those interested in countertops and the countertop industry. While our main focus is … Read more

LG Hausys Appoints Kim President

LG Hausys America appointed Bongsoo Kim president of the company. Kim joined LG in 2007 when he was hired as vice president of the holding company LG Corp. Most recently, he served as vice president of LG Hausys Ltd. global business department, a position held since January 2011. Kim succeeds Simon … Read more