Diresco Debuts Nature: A Low-Silica Range

Diresco has introduced it’s newest innovation of engineered stone with a low-silica content. The Nature range consists of four designs: Nature Silver, Nature Silver Cloud, Nature Beige, Nature Beige Cloud. The two Cloud-variants stand out with their stylish gold-colored cloudy vein pattern. The inspiring Nature range represents timeless design and … Read more

Sun Capital Partners Affiliate Acquires TENAX

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (Sun Capital), a private investment firm focused on businesses in growing markets has announced that an affiliate has completed the acquisition of Verona, Italy-based TENAX. TENAX is a manufacturer of chemical products, abrasives and tooling for the treatment of natural stone, engineered stone and ceramic tiles. … Read more

ASI Industries Announces Sale of Engineered Stone Division

ASI Industries Limited, an Indian stone mining and quarrying company, announced its intention to sell its engineered stone business to Marudhar Rocks International. The parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for defining the main terms agreed upon, which will be used as the basis of a definitive agreement. … Read more

Architectural Surfaces Group Announces Strategic Rebranding

Architectural Surfaces Group, an importer and distributor of natural stone, engineered stone and tile for residential and commercial applications, announced the strategic rebranding of its regional brands AG&M, Pental Surfaces and Modul Marble as Architectural Surfaces. The new name leverages the company’s national presence to provide brand clarity and streamline … Read more

Manufacturers, Importers, Fabricators Take Up Sides Over Quartz Antidumping Duties

The biggest news to hit the countertop fabrication industry in 2018 was the imposition of new antidumping duties on quartz produced in China, and now stakeholders with opposing views have taken up sides by lending support to one of two groups: the Italy-based World-Wide Agglomerated Stone Manufacturers Association (A.St.A.), and … Read more

Manufacturers, Importers, Fabricators Take Up Sides Over Quartz Antidumping Duties

The biggest news to hit the countertop fabrication industry in 2018 was the imposition of new antidumping duties on quartz produced in China, and now stakeholders with opposing views have taken up sides by lending support to one of two groups: the Italy-based World-Wide Agglomerated Stone Manufacturers Association (A.St.A.), and … Read more

Weha Offers Carbon Fiber Rodding Bars

The Weha Carbon Fiber rodding is the latest technology in fiberglass rodding for granite, all natural stones, engineered stones and quartz counter top applications. The rodding bars are available in pre-cut 4 ft. (48 in.) length in bundles of 100. The product allows for no more unraveling of rodding stands or … Read more

Weha Offers Carbon Fiber Rodding Bars

The Weha Carbon Fiber rodding is the latest technology in fiberglass rodding for granite, all natural stones, engineered stones and quartz counter top applications. The rodding bars are available in pre-cut 4 ft. (48 in.) length in bundles of 100. The product allows for no more unraveling of rodding stands or … Read more

Three Brands Establish Architectural Surfaces Group

The new Architectural Surfaces Group (ASG) has been created as a comprehensive approach to interior surfaces. The consolidated company, comprised of Architectural Granite & Marble (AG&M), Pental Surfaces and Modul Marble, announced its new joint parent company name, Architectural Surfaces Group. The new parent company was designed to strengthen the … Read more

Three Brands Establish Architectural Surfaces Group

The new Architectural Surfaces Group (ASG) has been created as a comprehensive approach to interior surfaces. The consolidated company, comprised of Architectural Granite & Marble (AG&M), Pental Surfaces and Modul Marble, announced its new joint parent company name, Architectural Surfaces Group. The new parent company was designed to strengthen the … Read more