U.S. imports of quartz surfaces grew in October by more than 50% from the same time in 2016, with China providing the biggest boost. Granite, meanwhile, continued to find firmer footing.
ASSOCIATIONS: MIA, BIA to Formally Merge After Member Approval
The two groups will officially become one on Jan. 1, following an overwheming "yes" from the rank-and-file during an online election in mid-November. The move follows a joint-operations venture for the past two years.
ASSOCIATIONS: ISFA Taps Miller as New Executive Director
The former business-development director at L.E. Smith Company, Amy Miller stepped into the industry group's top spot at the end of November, suceeding Bryan Stannard.
EVENTS: Coverings Looks to Honor Industry's Under-35 Set
The stone-and-tile event will recognize a group of emerging leaders under the age of 35 in the fourth edition of its Rock_Stars program. Nominations are due by Feb. 5.
INDUSTRY: Park Industries Open House Draws Crowd in Sunny SoCal
Arizona Tile in Ontario, Calif., hosted CNC fabrication al fresco last month, as Park Industries demonstrated its SABER 5-Axis CNC saw and provided plenty of expertise on digital_fabrication.
INDUSTRY: Atlas Copco Rolls Out New Name For Corporate Spin-Off
Quarrying equipment will be included in Epiroc, the new public-stock company created as the Swedish company splits up its assets. U.S. operations began using the new name this month.
Customers will be able to view their accounts and view the vacuum-holding company's entire product line. And, there's more in store for changes in 2018.
VIDEOS: Rocky Mountain Stone Origins; Art Basel in Miami
Founder Vince Lardner and his son, Scott, offer insight on the history of the Albuquerque-based stone quarrier and fabrication company. Also, Cindy Crawford and Cosentino host in Miami.
MAGAZINE: Fix a Nick on White Quartzite? No Problem!
Cameron DeMille shows how to take on the dings with light-colored surfaces like quartzite. Follow his step-by-step procedure in the new November/December edition of Stone Update Magazine.
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