Building a Sum Even Greater Than Its Parts: Why It’s Essential to Create a Cohesive Sales Team

By Becky Wenner “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is success.” Henry Ford, one of the great industrialists of the 20th century, said that about the importance of teamwork and of how it applies to businesses of all sizes. Today’s economy is more diverse … Read more

ISFA Hires New Membership Director

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) hired industry veteran Bryan Stannard  as its new Membership Director. In this new position, Stannard will take charge of all membership-related activities, including member recruitment and retention, program and meeting development and handling member educational and networking opportunities. Stannard has been in the surfacing industry … Read more

Building a Sum Even Greater Than Its Parts: Why It’s Essential to Create a Cohesive Sales Team

By Becky Wenner “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is success.” Henry Ford, one of the great industrialists of the 20th century, said that about the importance of teamwork and of how it applies to businesses of all sizes. Today’s economy is more diverse … Read more

ISFA Hires New Membership Director

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) hired industry veteran Bryan Stannard  as its new Membership Director. In this new position, Stannard will take charge of all membership-related activities, including member recruitment and retention, program and meeting development and handling member educational and networking opportunities. Stannard has been in the surfacing industry … Read more

Embedded LED Light Pattern in Vanity / Countertop

This video put forward by Digital Ambiance shows a unique embedded LED light project, that is atypical of the standard backlighting for several reasons. First the project was done using wood as the counter material, which isn’t often the subject of a backlighting project.However, the video did state that this … Read more

MIA+BSI Announces 2016 Study Tour in Vermont

MIA+BSI, the Natural Stone Institute, will host a fall study tour in Vermont in conjunction with the newly-formed New England chapter. The study tour is scheduled for September 18-20, 2016. The Vermont study tour will include quarry tours at Rock of Ages, Vermont Quarries, Camara Slate and Vermont Verde Antique. Stops at … Read more

MIA+BSI Announces 2016 Study Tour in Vermont

MIA+BSI, the Natural Stone Institute, will host a fall study tour in Vermont in conjunction with the newly-formed New England chapter. The study tour is scheduled for September 18-20, 2016. The Vermont study tour will include quarry tours at Rock of Ages, Vermont Quarries, Camara Slate and Vermont Verde Antique. Stops at … Read more

Tile of Spain Expands Quick Ship Collection

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announced new additions to the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection. The updated catalog of Spanish tile now includes 50 ceramic tile companies and 195 products. Established in 2013, The … Read more

Tile of Spain Expands Quick Ship Collection

Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association (ASCER), announced new additions to the Tile of Spain Quick Ship Collection. The updated catalog of Spanish tile now includes 50 ceramic tile companies and 195 products. Established in 2013, The … Read more

Houzer Adds To Platus Fireclay Sink Series

Houzer Inc added a reversible, dual-sided apron front model to Platus fireclay sink series. This new model offers a modern plain front design or an alternative classic fluted design. The quality sinks are manufactured in dedicated Fireclay ovens fired at 2,200 degrees F, creating a, glossy finish that is resistant … Read more