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News and views for the hard-surfaces industry from the online leader covering granite, marble, quartz slabs, large-format porcelain and other stone fabrication in North America.
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Cosentino Group may offer a minority stake in the company in a public stock offering; Buddy Ontra is NSI Person of the Year; ISFA Awards Open; key retirements coming at Coldspring; and more.0:00 Intro0:33 Public Offering for Cosentino1:54 Buddy Ontra is NSI Person of the Year3:31 ISFA Awards Open for Entries5:17 A Word from Quantra6:29 New Methods Coming for Marble Preservation8:05 Key Retirements at Coldspring9:49 Polycor Acquires Ebel Quarries10:40 200,000 in Las Vegas for KBIS, TISE, Other Shows11:37 Testing Lab Rebrand at Tile Council of North America12:13 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Cosentino Group tops $1.7 billion in worldwide revenue for 2023; Australia refines engineered-stone ban; Coverings 2024 prepares for Earth Day.This edition of Radio Stone Update is brought to you by Quantra.0:23 Intro00:33 Cosentino Hits $1.7 billion in 202303:38 A Word from Quantra04:51 Australia Refines Engineered-Stone Ban06:23 Landmark Revamps Tennessee Factory07:30 Coverings 2024 Plans for Earth Day09:17 NSI Opens Entries for 2024 Pinnacles, Industry Honors11:35 Koteles Joins Northwood Machines for Midwest U.S.12:23 Duve New ISFA Membership Director13:03 Mapei, Daltile Headline Sponsors for Flooring Summit14:23 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
The Natural Stone Institute announces a new annual award for quarriers; Technistone nixes materials for dry fabricators in the U.K.; and Stone Update Editor Emerson Schwartzkopf reports on the Xiamen Stone Fair in China this month.Radio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Coverings 2024 sets active 2024 agenda in Atlanta; new ISFA fabricator program starts next month in Charlotte, N.C.; KBIS draws 41,500 to Las Vegas in 2024; more.00:19 Intro00:34 Coverings 2024 Offers Education in Atlanta04:35 A Word from Quantra05:39 ISFA Revamps Fabricator Meet In April08:07 KBIS Draws 41,000 in Las Vegas in February09:59 NTCA Porcelain-Panel Training in March11:18 Flooring Sustainablity Summit Speakers13:17 Gee Joins GI Stone14:13 Gaines New CFO at Louisville Tile15:11 Crowder New NTCA Membership. Five-Star Director16:01 OutroRadio Stone Update is underwritten by Quantra.Radio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Caesarstone optimistic for 2024 after tumultuous year; U.S. hard-surface imports readjust after end of post-pandemic boom; Cosentino hosts C.Next in Cabo.00:30 Caesarstone Plans Ahead After Tumultuous 202304:30 A Word from TAB Quartz05:43 U.S. Hard-Surface Imports Down 15% in 202308:29 Cosentino Offers C.Next Sessions in Cabo11:01 Neolith Taps Sanchez as CEO for North America, LATAM12:27 Brazil Shows Natural Stone's Best at KBIS14:14 NSI Honors Arcot, OsterhoutRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Brazil's 2023 exports of natural stone breaks $1 billion mark; Vitória Stone Fair will move to São Paulo in 2025; flooring sustainability summit set for this summer; more. 00:19 Intro00:32 Brazil Tops $1 Billion in Natural Stone Exports in 202302:21 Vitoria Stone Fair Moving to Sao Paulo04:05 First Flooring Sustainability Summit Set for July05:38 A Word from Quantra06:51 NSI Honors Three With Industry Recognition Awards11:04 NTCA Porcelain Panel Training in February12:52 NTCA Delegation Heads for Cevisama13:44 New Logo, Organization at Stonepeak14:33 Iris Ceramica Launches ICG Italia in United Statess15:30 OutroThis podcast is sponsored by Quantra® Quartz.Radio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Patrick Perus steps down as Polycor president/CEO; Yellowstone Equipment offers new line of affordable CNC equipment; BACA Systems, Comandulli partner.00:19 Intro00:29 Top Management Changes at Polycor03:12 Yellowstone Equipment Debuts04:38 A Word from TAB Quartz05:47 BACA Systems, Comandulli Partner in USA07:08 NSI Stone of the Year: Calacatta Lincoln08:02 New ISFA Board Directors09:46 Behrends Joins Rockheads Group10:36 OHM Intl., Virginia Tile Partner with Valiant Surfaces11:57 Goddin Joins Tile Heritage Foundation Board12:25 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Biesse acquiring the GMM Group of companies; Caesarstone shutters its U.S. plant in Georgia; Bankert new ISFA exec director.00:19 Intro00:31 Biesse Acquires GMM Group03:02 Caesarstone Shutting U.S. Factory04:03 A Word from Quantra05:15 Marissa Bankert New ISFA Exec Director06:45 King Tile & Construction Enters U.S. Market08:27 Stone Industry Education 2014 Schedule Set10:02 NSI Elects Dumais, Niedbalski as Directors11:12 MSI Opens New Las Vegas Location11:57 Elena Grant Joins NTCA Staff12:53 OutroThis edition of Radio Stone Update is brought to you by Quantra quartz surfaces.Radio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Silicosis heads the list of top news for the year, but there's plenty of other areas that made the headlines in the world of hard surfaces.00:30 Intro01:01 Silicosis Update: Australia, California04:30 Caesarstone Reorganizes, Closes U.S. Factory07:34 A Word from Quantra08:47 Manu Shah, MSI Founder, Retires.11:01 Tariffs: India Quartz Rate Re-Reset, Section 301 Appeal14:47 Trade Shows Continue Revival in 202317:14 Cosentino Plans U.S. Florida Factory; TN Tile-Slab20:47 Polycor Acquires All of ROCAMAT22:01 OutroThis edition is brought to you by Quantra.Radio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Caesarstone reports another quarterly loss; Portobello Group opens Tennessee facility; and a special interview with StoneMart 2024 organizers and sourcing direct from India.Radio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Australia's OSHA recommends engineered-stone ban; Coverings 2024 registration open; Italian stone exports down; more.0:00 Intro0:32 Australia Ponders Quartz-Surface Ban3:52 Coverings 2024 Registration Open5:37 A Word from Quantra6:50 Hardscape N.A. Part of Record-Breaking Show8:21 NTCA Names Walker, Edelmayer to Ring of Honor9:35 Marmomac Elevates Four to Masters of Stone11:07 Italian Stone Exports Down in 202312:30 Newell Now CEO at Louisville Tile13:20 TCNA Test Lab Honored14:31 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
TISE 2024 online registration now open; Park Industries scores a hit with ParkFest; Brazil ornamental stone shines at Marmomac; more.0:00 Intro0:30 TISE 2024 Online Registration Open3:23 ParkFest a Success for Park Industries4:54 A Word from TAB Quartz6:03 Brazil Offers Showcase at Marmomac8:09 Coverings Design and RockStar Awards Seeking Entries10:45 NSI Helps with More R.I.S.E. Homes12:51 IPS Adhesives, LOTTE Staron in Distribution Deals with Doyle Ferris13:39 Euro Tile & Stone Opens in Toronto Design District14:30 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
OSHA to intensify silicosis-related inspections; Italian trade shows grow in 2023; ISFA continues mineral-surface training; more.0:00 Intro0:32 OSHA Steps Up Silica Enforcement2:46 California Aiming for Early 2023 Emergency Silica Rules4:35 Marmomac, Cersaie Grow in 20236:15 A Word from Quantra7:28 ISFA Continues Mineral-Surfaces Training8:39 NSI Study Tour 2023: Western Colorado10:03 MSI Opens in Oklahoma City11:00 Kaesar Compressors Now in Salt Lake City11:44 NTCA Porcelain-Panel Training in October12:41 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Caesarstpme. Cosentino to expand U.S. and Canadian design centers by year's end; U.S. ceramic-tile use dips in first-half 2023; more China-quartz transshippers affirmed by U.S. Customs.Radio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Polycor Group puts the final touches on acquring French stone producer Rocamat; Brazil Stone Exports Gain During Cachoeiro Stone Fair; IDG Adds Trajus Surfaces; more.0:00 Intro0:32 Polycor Completes ROCAMAT Acquisition2:17 Brazil Stone Exportts Gain $3 Million at August Show4:29 A Word From Quantra5:25 International Design Group Adds Trajus Surfaces7:20 Portobello Brings Tennessee Plant to Production8:38 UMG Surfaces Opens Minneapolis-area Showroom9:31 NSI Aids with More R.I.S.E. Homes11:18 Passings: Omar Salazar12:37 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
Lapitec is the first manufacturer to meet EU sintered-stone guidelines; Caesarstone posts large loss for second quarter 2023; natural stone beats man-made in green comparison; more. 0:00 Intro0:32 Lapitec is First EU Sintered Stone2:05 A Word From Quantra3:17 Large Loss in Second Quarter '23 for Caesarstone5:11 Natural Stone Beats Man-made in Green Comparison6:47 Hydrogen to Power New Iris Ceramica Factory8:34 Laminam to Open 5 North American Facilities10:20 Park Industries® to Hold ParkFest on Oct. 3-411:57 Prodim International Celebrates 25th at Marmomac12:47 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
More California action on silicosis and engineered stone; "fritted sand" considered quartz for U.S. tariff purposes; MSI, Arizona Tile unveil facility changes.Also, learn more about Marmomac 2023 in late September with Carlotta di Colloredo of Veronafiere.0:00 Intro0:29 California to Fast-Track Emergency Silicosis Rules3:24 Fritted Sand is Quartz for U.S. Tariff Purposes5:28 A Word from TAB Quartz6:38 MSI, Arizona Tile Offer New Showrooms8:06 Cersaie, Marmomac Open Online Registration9:49 Marmomac: Update with Carlotta di Colloredo10:19 Marmomac: How Big in 2023?11:12 Marmomac: Is There More International Interest?11:41 Marmomac: Will China Be Back in 2023?12:21 Marmomac: The Mix of Exhibitors12:57 Marmomac: Interest from Europe and, of course, Italy.13:47 Marmomac: New Experiences for 202314:52 Marmomac: More in 202315:52 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
A study shows quartz surfaces take 35% of U.S. countertop demand; Patty Dominguez expands Cosentino Americas vice-president role; U.S. hard-surface imports in May still lag behind 2022 totals.0:00 Intro0:33 Study: Quartz Surfaces 35% of N. American C'top Demand3:14 Dominguez Expands Cosentino Americas Role4:54 A Word from Quantra6:08 U.S. Hard Surface Imports Lag in May7:35 Vadara Names TGP in Florida Distribution Deal8:44 NTCA Slates Porcelain-Panel Training in July, August10:21 Louisville Tile Adds American Olean Midwest10:48 Lunada Bay Celebrates 20th Anniversary11:36 Moderno Porcelain Opens Charlotte Facility12:38 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
EU declares an official definition for sintered-stone materials; natural-stone vendors at Coverings write $25 million in business; April 2023 U.S. hard-surface imports on tepid pace; more.Radio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
L.A. County's supervisors make initial moves to possibly ban quartz-surface use; MSI ranks in the top 20 for U.S. container imports; Xiamen Stone Fair shows strong recovery; more. 0:00 Intro0:33 L.A. County Mulls Quartz-Surface Ban2:42 MSI in Top 20 U.S. Container Importers4:26 A Word from Quantra5:38 2023 Xiamen Stone Fair Report8:36 Cambria Opens Los Angeles Facility9:11 ISFA Chicago Fabricator Crawl in July10:31 Alpha Professional Tools Hires Landseadal 11:18 OutroRadio Stone Update is presented on the first and third Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.
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