Formica Group Opens New Laminate Plant in China

Formica Group opened a new laminate production facility in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province of China. It is one of the largest facilities in Formica Group’s international operations, and marks a substantial new phase of development in Asia for Formica Group and its parent company, Fletcher Building. Government officials from Jiujiang City … Read more

Solid Surface Countertop Crack Repair

Here is a video that shows the complete steps from beginning to ending on how to repair a solid surface countertop. While there are numerous methods for doing this, this is one interesting way. This video was shared by Nurlex Fabrication in the United Kingdom, and shows a pretty complex … Read more

Federal Brace Provides A Variety of Countertop Support Options

Federal Brace provides a large selection of designer style support brackets particularly crafted for the high capacity support of granite, solid surface and other countertop materials. The company offers more than 50 different varieties of brackets, corbels, posts and other supports for countertop overhangs and other applications. The supports and … Read more

Curava Offers Resin-Based, Recycled Glass Surfaces

Curava offers a resin-based slab material that contains sea shells and 100 percent recycled glass particulate. The material, which comes in seven colors – Taupe, Toffee, Lemongrass, Arctic, Mocha, Wheat and Savaii – is 3cm-thick and is suitable for indoor use in countertops, vanity tops, shower and tub surrounds, table … Read more

U.S. Surface Warehouse Offers Sinks

U.S. Surface Warehouse is now offering a variety of sinks. Shipped direct from its eight warehouse locations across the United States, the company offers hundreds of sink options. Available in various materials, styles, colors and brands, Surface Warehouse stocks a variety of Meier stainless steel sinks in both 18 and … Read more

Wilsonart To Acquire Durcon, Maker of Epoxy Resin Countertops

Wilsonart announced an agreement to acquire Durcon Incorporated, a manufacturer of laboratory-grade work surfaces and sinks. The Taylor, Texas-based Durcon provides laboratory tops, student tabletops, sinks and other work surfaces worldwide, and is best known for its epoxy resin surfaces. Durcon will operate as a new, independent business unit of … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Blasius, Inc.

Across several states in the Midwest, Blasius, Inc. is known just as much for its maple syrup as it is its countertops. This family-owned fabrication company is located in Vassar, Mich., about 90 minutes north of Detroit, and the main fabrication facility is smack-dab in the middle of a working … Read more

Gemstone Adds New Models To Solid Surface Sink Line

Gemstone added multiple new models to its large line of solid surface sinks. Due to numerous inquiries for round sinks and lavatory bowls that meet ADA requirements, several models meeting these specifications have been included in the new offerings. The company is also adding a Universal Design large single bowl … Read more