The final numbers are in for 2023’s hard-surface imports in the United States. Also, Arpi Nalbandian previews three big international surfacing shows,.
Issues
January-February 2024
The International Surface Fabricators Association honor the best in projects with manufactured surfaces in 2023. Also, check out last year’s top industry news.
November-December 2023
Investigate the details of two newsmaking reports on crystalline-silica exposure. Also, a revealing conversation on a complex Pinnacle Awards project,
September-October 2023
See the global reach of hard surfaces with interactive maps of the first-half 2023 imports of the United States.
July-August 2023
Learn how a fabricator adapted to sintered stone and ultra-compact. Also, the CID 2023 award winners, and a video report on the Xiamen Stone Fair.
May-June 2023
It’s not just a factor of two anymore to install a countertop. Also, Stone Update rides along on a tour of hard-surface-industry vendors in Italy.
March-April 2023
U.S. hard-surface imports in 2022 set another record in total values … but shipment volumes tell a different story. Also, a son follows his father’s lead in fabrication shop, and the 2022 Pinnacle Awards show the best of natural-stone projects
January-February 2023
Industry leaders share their views on 2023 — and the most-valuable thing learned in 2022. Also, OSHA’s main complaints with fabricators in fiscal 2023, and the Stone Fabricators Association takes a look at smudging on black quartz surfaces.
November-December 2022
Silicosis continues to be a hot topic in fabrication workplace safety, with a focus on shops handling quartz surfaces. Also, the best hardscape projects get their due, with natural-stone jobs judged by the of the Natural Stone Institute.
September-October 2022
If inflation’s eating your earnings and the job backlog is getting softer, take a look at how a few fabricators are forming up slowdown strategies. Also, the Tucker Design Awards are on full display, as well as this year’s Coverings Installation and Design winners.