The Texas-based parent company of regional stone brands expands to the active Northeastern U.S. market by acquiring Cosmic Stone & Tile Distributors in New Brunswick, N.J.
INDUSTRY: Hanwha Surfaces Goes Direct with SoCal/Nevada Distribution
The North American arm of Hanwha L&C will take the direct sales route in Los Angeles, Las_Vegas and related areas from a distribution center in Cerritos, Calif.
LEARNING: New Training Facility Opens for Laser Products Industries
LPI President Rich Katzmann snipped the ceremonial ribbon earlier this month at the laser-measurement company's Illinois HQ to make it official: The Daniel P. Louis Training Academy.
EVENTS: Going to Xiamen Fair in 2018? The MIA+BSI Wants You!
The Natural Stone Institute is looking for a few good people to lend a hand as part of a delegation to the China Xiamen International Stone Fair next March. Plans include a day to study Chinese natural-stone factories.
DESIGN: Neolith Sponsors Fourth Annual Search for Exceptional Work
The Spanish producer of sintered surfaces will honor a top fabricator of its material, among other categories. Deadline for entry submissions is Nov. 30.
NEWS: Three Slain in Workplace Incident at Virginia Fabricator
Law enforcement continues its investigation of the Oct. 18 killing of three workers and wounding of two others at an Edgewood, Va., fabricator. Meanwhile, families and co-workers grieve their losses.
VIDEOS: Coloratura in the Quarry?; Mitering Marble
A soprano sings from a different stage -- a bench, really -- to offer a unique slant on Vermont granite. Also, there's a quick look at mitering marble with a bridge saw.
MAGAZINE: Honoring Both the Service and the Support
Minnesota bedrock -- emotional and geologic -- are the base of the Military Family Tribute in St. Paul. Learn the details in of the premiere issue of Stone Update Magazine.
To ensure that your company emails arrive in your inbox, add emerson@stoneupdate.com to your safe folder, address book or list of approved email addresses
