Unfair-trade tariffs curbed the flow of quartz surfaces and porcelain from China into the United States. But did the actions make a difference in total import volume and values?
Author: The Editor
January-February 2021
There’s a boom in U.S. production of quartz surfaces; and, the market went way down and way UP for natural stone in 2020.
November-December 2020
The OK and not-so-OK uses of <1cm porcelain slabs; making sure that water hits the right spots when fabricating to stave off silicosis.
Visit to a Porcelain-Slab Factory
A descriptive visit to Laminam’s porcelain-slab production factory in Borgo Val di Toro, Italy.
September-October 2020
Waterjet takes an even-larger slice of the porcelain-slab fabrication market. Also, a look at the downturn in travertine use
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Summer 2020
Natural stone is a great poolside companion for coping and decking. And, check U.S. hard-surface supply with interactive maps.
Reset 2020
Stone Update reviews the new products introduced in January-June during the height of the lockdown.
MACHINERY: New CNC Routers
Park announces the release of a new series of its popular CNC router line, the TITAN®
MATERIALS: 20 New Designs
CAMBRIA® introduces 20 new designs to coincide with its 20th anniversary in 2020.