Controlling Exposure to Methylene Chloride

Several chemicals that are commonly found in countertop fabrication shops and used by countertop installers pose a potential health risk to employees and others who are exposed, and one of the most dangerous is methylene chloride. Methylene chloride exposure in the workplace is strictly controlled by federal OSHA standards and … Read more

Controlling Exposure to Methylene Chloride

Several chemicals that are commonly found in countertop fabrication shops and used by countertop installers pose a potential health risk to employees and others who are exposed, and one of the most dangerous is methylene chloride. Methylene chloride exposure in the workplace is strictly controlled by federal OSHA standards and … Read more

Caesarstone Announces Departure of CEO

Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd. (CSTE), a manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces, announced that Yos Shiran, the company’s CEO, has informed the company that he is resigning to pursue other interests. Shiran will continue to serve as CEO of the company for the next three months. Caesarstone’s Board of Directors has begun … Read more

Caesarstone Announces Departure of CEO

Caesarstone Sdot-Yam Ltd. (CSTE), a manufacturer of engineered quartz surfaces, announced that Yos Shiran, the company’s CEO, has informed the company that he is resigning to pursue other interests. Shiran will continue to serve as CEO of the company for the next three months. Caesarstone’s Board of Directors has begun … Read more

Arborite Announces New American Acquisition

Arborite, a Montreal-based manufacturer of high pressure laminate (HPL) and subsidiary of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces, is acquiring Lamin-Art, Inc., a decorative surfaces brand based in Chicago (Schaumburg, Ill.) Previously a private-held company, Kevin Geijer, a 16-year Wilsonart veteran, has been appointed general manager of Lamin-Art. “The Lamin-Art business model nests … Read more

Arborite Announces New American Acquisition

Arborite, a Montreal-based manufacturer of high pressure laminate (HPL) and subsidiary of Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces, is acquiring Lamin-Art, Inc., a decorative surfaces brand based in Chicago (Schaumburg, Ill.) Previously a private-held company, Kevin Geijer, a 16-year Wilsonart veteran, has been appointed general manager of Lamin-Art. “The Lamin-Art business model nests … Read more

Need New Talent? Hire a Veteran

If you have positions open in your shop or office or you are planning on expanding, you may want to consider hiring a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces for the job. According to the Veterans’ & Training Service (VETS), veteran unemployment has dropped 23 of the last 24 months … Read more

Need New Talent? Hire a Veteran

If you have positions open in your shop or office or you are planning on expanding, you may want to consider hiring a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces for the job. According to the Veterans’ & Training Service (VETS), veteran unemployment has dropped 23 of the last 24 months … Read more

MIA+BSI Introduces Spanish Safety Poster Set

MIA+BSI: the Natural Stone Institute announced that the 2016 safety poster set is now available in Spanish. Both English and Spanish poster sets are available for purchase in the association bookstore. The release of the Spanish safety posters continues a yearlong safety initiative that has included increased education, advocacy, and … Read more

MIA+BSI Introduces Spanish Safety Poster Set

MIA+BSI: the Natural Stone Institute announced that the 2016 safety poster set is now available in Spanish. Both English and Spanish poster sets are available for purchase in the association bookstore. The release of the Spanish safety posters continues a yearlong safety initiative that has included increased education, advocacy, and … Read more