On December 11, DuPont and Dow announced they have agreed on a merger, valued at $130 billion. After the merger, the new company monikered “DowDuPont,” plans to split into three separate companies within 18 months to two years after the deal closes. DuPont has said it plans to cut 5,000 … Read more
Colt Industries held a live via the Internet press conference on Dec. 8, announcing that it had cut ties with DuPont regarding distribution of Corian solid surface and Zodiaq quartz surfacing. It is unsure how this major shake-up in the solid surface and quartz industry will play out, but Colt … Read more
Colt Industries held a live via the Internet press conference on Dec. 8, announcing that it had cut ties with DuPont regarding distribution of Corian solid surface and Zodiaq quartz surfacing. It is unsure how this major shake-up in the solid surface and quartz industry will play out, but Colt … Read more
Earlier this year DuPont finally launched its line of DeepColor Corian solid surface after teasing it for more than a year. Billed by the company as “deeper, darker, more lustrous and durable,” the idea behind the patent-pending DeepColor technoogy was to deliver greater depth of color and improved durability over … Read more
Earlier this year DuPont finally launched its line of DeepColor Corian solid surface after teasing it for more than a year. Billed by the company as “deeper, darker, more lustrous and durable,” the idea behind the patent-pending DeepColor technoogy was to deliver greater depth of color and improved durability over … Read more
Laticrete and DuPont announced June 4 that they have reached a definitive agreement for Laticrete to purchase the DuPont Surface Care business. The DuPont Surface Care business includes the company’s StoneTech, Stone Care and Paver Armor Pro brands, which will be merged into the Laticrete line-up. The transaction is expected … Read more
Here’s a cool video that features the technology DuPont is working on for its Corian solid surface that it was showcasing at the recent Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas. DuPont has joined the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) and is working with other PMA members on wireless … Read more
We looked long and hard to try to find a video that shows how solid surface is made, however it seems the industry is relatively tight-lipped about the process. Other than a few Chinese videos with no narrative showing minor aspects of manufacturing, there is very little out there. However, … Read more
C.H. Briggs Company, distributor of interior and specialty building products, opened a new 28,000-sq.-ft. warehouse and distribution center in Norcross, Georgia. The Norcross facility will stock and ship DuPont Corian solid surface and Zodiaq quartz surfacing sheet products and accessories. “Our decision to expand is the result of continued strong … Read more
DuPont introduced nine new colors of solid surface and three new colors of quartz surfacing as 2013 additions to the product lines. The new Corian colors are: Whipped Cream, with light sliver micas accenting rich and creamy veining; Seafoam, with frosted, frothy textures accenting tonal veining and natural white color; … Read more