Coverings 2017 Announces Lineup of Appreciation Days

Coverings released the schedule of segment-focused Appreciation Days that provide enhanced learning and networking opportunities for builders, remodelers, architects, designers, contractors and fabricators. While programming for all groups will be held throughout the duration of Coverings, Appreciation Days are designed to feature tailored guided tours of the show floor, lunch, … Read more

Coverings 2017 Announces Lineup of Appreciation Days

Coverings released the schedule of segment-focused Appreciation Days that provide enhanced learning and networking opportunities for builders, remodelers, architects, designers, contractors and fabricators. While programming for all groups will be held throughout the duration of Coverings, Appreciation Days are designed to feature tailored guided tours of the show floor, lunch, … Read more

‘Operation Finally Home’ Celebrates 100th Home Built for Veterans

Operation Finally Home reached a major milestone, having built 100 homes for families in honor of their sacrifices made for the United States. The 100th home was completed in late April for Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Dowdell, his wife Rebecca and his daughter, in League City, Texas, right where the … Read more

‘Operation Finally Home’ Celebrates 100th Home Built for Veterans

Operation Finally Home reached a major milestone, having built 100 homes for families in honor of their sacrifices made for the United States. The 100th home was completed in late April for Marine Corps Cpl. Jonathan Dowdell, his wife Rebecca and his daughter, in League City, Texas, right where the … Read more

Fabricator Profile: Mario & Son – Mega Fabricator Limits Human Error Via Software Upgrade

Mario & Son, in Liberty Lake, Wash., is the largest fabricator in the Pacific Northwest, offering natural stone, quartz, tile and specialty products. The company has a list of clients that are concentrated in the building market, but also serves retail customers, along with handling some commercial work. It operates … Read more

Profile: United Marble Fabricators Knows Its Clientele, Where to Look, and How to Please Them

United Marble Fabricators (UMF) focuses on custom stone and tile work for high-end homes in the Boston area, and works to get involved with architects and design firms early in the process. Its typical customers are professionals that may not have much time, but know what they want and count … Read more

Improving Housing Market Bodes Well for Countertop Industry

Far from an optimist, particularly facing what is now being termed as “The Great Recession,” I have to say all of the signs are pointing to a more robust housing market in the works, which ultimately bodes well for the countertop industry. And it’s about time! According to an article … Read more