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Cutting and Sawing Solutions Spotlight
AccuGlide Saws
AccuGlide Saws offers a miter cutting workstation for fabricators looking to increase miter cut quality. The system clamps directly to the stone material for more stability and less vibration. It has a quick-adjust design for fast setup and a cutting length capacity of up to 11 ft. AccuGlide developed this workstation as a companion to a bridge saw and addressed the issue of curved miter cuts. When cutting at 45 degrees, it is easy to get a curve whenever the slab is dished or crowned. In comparison, this system relies on cutting straight first with a bridge or rail saw followed by a miter cut with the AccuGlide. This special “feather miter” technique can produce clean and straight miter cuts that do not require the traditional hand grinding and re-straightening prior to lamination. It’s made for 2cm to 3cm material including quartz, sintered porcelain, granite, marble and quartzite. More information is available at https://accuglidesaws.com/ accuglide-miter-cutting-station.
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countertop industry and is a leader in robotic cutting technology. With more than 4,000 robots implemented over 30 years, and more than 400 Robotic SawJets installed, the company has plenty of expertise in robotic automation, waterjet technology and countertop fabrication. Its mission is to provide customers in the industry with flexible manufacturing systems that are productive, reliable and operate at a low cost, while also giving them superior customer service. BACA Systems has a solution for every fabricator, is continuously implementing the latest technological advances and wants to revolutionize the stone industry. For more information visit www.bacasystems.com. For more information, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #51
Braxton-Bragg
BACA Systems Colonial Saw
New Viper Extended Life Ultra Compact Surface
Blades offered by
Braxton-Bragg have a mesh pattern on a 10mm segment that cuts through ultra compact surfaces such as porcelain with ease. They offer a extended blade life and have a reinforced blade hub. Features of these blades include: an extended blade life; a 10mm segment, specific design just for porcelain; a thin blade design; a reinforced blade hub; and arbor knock-out. To find out more visit www.braxton-bragg.com. For more information, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #52
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The latest Control Model of the STREIBIG panel saw offered by Colonial saw is the sixth generation of automatic traveling and boasts a laundry list of features and benefits, not the least of which is a 30 percent faster production than a manual saw. The new 12- in. touch screen, and industrial PC, controls almost all functions of the machine. Electronic positioning is standard in the Y-axis for setting horizontal rip cuts and is especially fast and accurate for repeat rip cuts. Virtually all of the everyday setup functions of the saw are either semi- or fully automatic. The Control can also have “screen to machine” capability with the new “ExpertCut” optimization package. The STRIEBIG is known for its excellent use on solid surface. For more information visit www. csaw.com. For more information, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #53
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Ghines Group
SYSTAR XL, offered by Ghines Group, is a stone fab center, stone cutting machine and miter saw in one. The machines have high-end linear guides and a nonvibrating steel frame designed to perform accurate straight and miter cuts. The highly precise V cut allows the edges to appear as a natural continuity of the veins. Fabricators will be able to create and finish big islands or L-shaped worktops out of one piece, without moving the slab. Other applications include: arches, architectural elements, backsplashes, fireplaces, L-shaped islands, sills, stairs and worktops. Stone processing types include: stone cutting four sides at 90 or 45 degrees; shaping and polishing (internal and external); cutting out sink holes (also by blade); recessed drainer/ drain grooves; slots on edges; and edge polishing (on straight and inclined edges). It also allows for large work strokes because of the open frame with no limits for the length of the slab. It includes nine spindle positions and fast tool changer. For more information, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #54
GranQuartz
GranQuartz carries the 16-in. Cyclone Ultra Bridge Saw Blade, Porcelain/UCA with a 50/60mm arbor. Cyclone’s Ultra UCS/Porcelain blade is an extremely versatile blade, made for cutting ultra compact surfaces and porcelain. It
has a proprietary segment design to allow for clean, fast cutting. Its thick center hub adds stability when cutting to provide long life, and its ultra-thin mesh turbo rim cuts fast and chip-free. The blade works wet or dry. For more information, visit www.granquartz.com For more information, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #55
Park Industries
Park Industries introduced the new TITAN ® 3000 CNC Router Series. It has been redesigned to dominate at high-speed polishing, and is packed with operator-friendly upgrades and maintenance automation. TITAN 3000 is designed to route, shape and polish stone with lower costs and maximum uptime. New features of the TITAN 3000 Series include: refinement for high-speed tooling; faster movements and tool changes; maintenance automation and reduced labor; operatorfriendly upgrades; and additional protection on the rails and spindle. Two models are available: TITAN ® 3700 and TITAN ® 3800. For more information visit www.parkindustries.com.
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Regent Stone Products
Regent Stone Products offers a full line of stone cutting saws and wet saws, including rail saws, bridge saws and work centers for the fabrication of stone countertops. Among these are RYE-Corp’s work center stations and bridge saws (such as the Husky Gantry Bridge Saw shown here). RYE-Corp is a company based in east Tennessee that designs and manufactures equipment for the stone industry. All machines are made in the United States with readily available common parts. Regent Stone also offers the most popular blades and tooling available for each machine, as well as video demonstrations on its website at www. regentstoneproducts.com. For more information, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #58
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Terminator
For more than 25 years, Terminator has continued to innovate to provide efficient products for its customers. The company’s Nano Q3 blade has been designed, tested and re-tested to yield fast, reliable results on quartzite materials. On 3cm Taj Mahal quartzite, it achieves pass cutting parameters of 120 IPM for standard 90-degree cuts and 45 IPM for 45-degree miter cuts. The ability of the Q3 to cut freely on a hard material makes it a great crossover blade to cut other materials such as granite and engineered stone. Savings can be realized on not purchasing multiple blades as well as blade change-out times. For more information, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #59
TYROLIT
TYROLIT now offers the GT2 EVO: a single saw blade with high cutting performance that is capable of cutting many different materials. The main objective in the development of the GT2 EVO saw blade was to maintain sharpness even when cutting hard granite, quartzite and most new ceramic slabs. The GT2-EVO blade is very versatile and can be used in almost all machines from low to high power and in many different applications, such as bridge saws used for cutting made-to-measure countertops. The blades are available from a 350mm to a 600mm diameter with 15mm high segments and a normal or silent steel core. For more information, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #60
Weha
The Weha Puma product line offers a variety of cutting solutions. Designed with air cool holes to stay cool for continuous cutting, quad holes to be used with Quad Adapters, and a very close turbo style rim for fast and clean cuts, the Weha Puma Granite Turbo Blade is an excellent all around blade for stone fabrication. The Weha Puma Diamond Bridge Saw Blade is a 25mm segment height blade for cutting quartz, granite and engineered stone. This layered Arix diamond segment design provides fast, clean cutting to achieve optimum performance from the bridge saws. The Puma 5-in. Contour blade has an extremely rigid core that does not flex with diamonds coming through the core body on both sides of the contour blade, giving full side cutting from both the inside and outside of the blade. This feature is designed to drastically help in cutting out vanity bowls of all sizes, as well as making as small of holes as possible for trash bins, etc. For more information, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #61
ZENESIS
Delivering fast and clean cuts at an affordable price, the new ZENESIS ™ Z‐Turbo Blade is designed to give hard surface fabricators maximum value. The blade’s narrow turbo design effectively reduces chipping. It comes with flush cut holes and a unique bond that maximizes performance on granite and engineered stone. The narrow turbo design reduces chipping. It features an 8mm segment height.
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From the Desk of Amy Miller, Executive Director
You Are Not Alone
I recently heard this story, and I thought it was incredibly timely given the conditions that we are currently living in …
Late one Friday evening, a salesman driving home fell asleep at the wheel and drove his car into a ditch. The man crawled out and looked around. All he could see was one lone farmhouse. The man walked to the farmhouse and knocked on the door. An old farmer opened the door. The salesman asked the farmer if he had a tractor, and if he could pull his car out of the ditch.
The old farmer said, “I don’t have a tractor, but I have an old blind plow horse named Bo. I will hitch him to your car and see if he can pull it out of the ditch.”
The farmer attached the old blind plow horse to the car and then stood behind the horse and yelled “Pull Buster, pull!” Old Bo didn’t move. A second time the old farmer stood behind the horse and yelled “Pull Sugarcube, pull!” Again, old Bo didn’t move. A third time the farmer got behind the horse and yelled “Pull Bo, pull!!”
With that the old blind plow horse pulled the car out of the ditch and onto the road. The man was grateful, but asked the old farmer, “Why didn’t you call the horse by the right name the first time? Why did you try with the wrong names?”
The old farmer said, “Son that old plow horse is blind, not deaf. If he had known he was the only one pulling, he wouldn’t have even tried!”
Despite the isolation you may be feeling during these times of “social distancing,” you are not alone! As an industry, we are fighting this battle together. We have weathered many storms, and we will get through this current health and economic crisis as well.
surfacing needs of the world have not.
ISFA has always consisted of members helping members. Sharing best practices, connections and advice have long been the norm, but this recent challenge, this horrific coronavirus pandemic, has exemplified our shared commitment to serving one another.
Almost instantaneously, ISFA members shifted from working on their own businesses, within their own four walls, to working virtually, and openly collaborating with regard to things like how to apply for PPP and EIDL loans, and whether or not to keep fabricating in the midst of this world health crisis.
As the natural connecting point, ISFA shifted from planning and executing live events and fabrication training to collecting, posting and educating on all things COVID-19. Recognizing the need to bring fabricators, manufacturers and suppliers together to collaborate and share, we established “Makers Monday Meetings” online events each week as an avenue for bringing the supply chain together to share and collaborate. These meetings have proven to be an invaluable point of connection, and well beyond COVID-19, we intend to keep these conversations going in service of our members.
This pandemic has created a shift in how we communicate, but it has not changed one common denominator: We are in this together. No matter what you are facing right now, personally or professionally, ISFA is here for you.
You are not alone.
ISFA Events & Training
For additional information and registration options, please visit www.isfanow.org, or email amym@isfanow.org. Personalized training options are also available. Email carol@isfanow.org for more information.
Maker’s Monday Meetings Zoom Conference Every Monday 2 p.m. EST www.isfanow.org/makers-mondaymeetings
Industry Roundtable Hosted by Hard Rock Stone Works & BACA Systems Sponsor ed by BACA Systems Aug. 4 – 6 Detroit, Mich.
Solid Surface Countertop Symposium Hosted by IWF Aug. 25 Atlanta, Ga.
Industry Roundtable Hosted by Front Range Stone Sponsored by Park Industries, Cosentino, Moraware and KOHLER Sept. 8 – 10 Denver, Colo.
Gen 2 Event Hosted by Countertops of Memphis Sponsored by Moraware and BACA Systems Sept. 29 – 30 Memphis, Tenn.
Porcelain/Sintered Stone Fabrication Training & Certification Event Hosted by Park Industries Training Center Sponsored by Park Industries and LPI (Laser Products), Crossville, Dekton, Infinity Surfaces, Laminam, Lapitec and MSI Fall 2020 St. Cloud, Minn.
Solid Surface Training Hosted and Gecko SSS Sponsored by SASSO Fall 2020 San Antonio, Texas
ISFA Annual Conference Sponsored by Park Industries, GranQuartz, Regent Stone, Integra Adhesives, Crossville and Infinity Surfaces TBD San Antonio, T exas
ISFA Offers Numerous COVID-19 Resources for Fabricators
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic troubles that have followed, ISFA has put together a variety of resources to assist businesses in the countertop/surfacing industry.
Not only has the association been distributing information via email and assisting with webinars and helping to promote a variety of interactive events put on by members and various organizations to assist in dealing with the current climate, it has been developing additional outlets to assist.
At www.isfanow.org/covid-19-resources/ there is an entire list of articles and resources that those in the industry can use to help them manage the current crisis. The plethora of sources available includes everything from government application information and guidelines to sample checklists and forms being used by a variety of fabricators to links to webinars and other resources for creating action plans and getting shops and jobsites in proper order to succeed.
Additionally, every Monday at 2 p.m. EST, ISFA has been hosting its Maker’s Monday Meeting online conferencing, in which peers and experts are connected to assist one another. The meeting has featured networking discussions on how fabricators are dealing with the issues that have arisen from the pandemic, expert presentations regarding various way of handling problems the industry faces, and even virtual shop tours expressly demonstrating exactly how industry associates are directly confronting and overcoming a number of challenges.
To learn how to get involved with fellow fabricators and other members of the industry or sign up to participate via our Maker’s Monday Meeting, visit our website at www.isfanow.org.
ISFA, NSI, Daltile Partnering To Bring Silica Training Program To Fabricators
Daltile sponsors gathering and delivery of program
ISFA is teaming up with the Natural Stone Institute in 2020 in an effort to improve safety in fabricating products that contain silica for everyone in the surfacing industry. This year, all ISFA Fabricator Members (new or renewing) will receive Silica Training Kits sponsored by Daltile and courtesy of ISFA and NSI which highlight OSHA recommended best practices. Because of the critical nature of the potential dangers facing fabricators, the two organizations are teaming up for the betterment of the entire industry and all those working in it, and Daltile has agreed to help with the costs involved in creating and distributing the programming.
Workers involved in manufacturing, finishing and installing natural and manufactured stone countertop products in fabrication shops and during in-home finishing/installation are at risk of exposure to hazardous airborne crystalline silica and lifelong health consequences. OSHA’s new Respirable Crystalline Silica regulations have stringent requirements for protecting the 2.3 million workers who are exposed to this hazard at work.
The training kits that all ISFA Fabricator Members will receive, will have flash drives with downloadable documents and training that includes the following programs:
■ Silicosis: An Industry Guide to Awareness
and Prevention
■ Silica Exposure Standard and OSHA
Compliance
■ T oolbox Talk: What is Crystalline Silica?
■ T oolbox Talk: Crystalline Silica Exposure
Prevention
■ Implementing a Silica Exposur e Control
Plan for Your Company
■ How To Use the OSHA Voluntary
Inspection Program to Monitor Silica Exposure
■ A Sample Silica Exposur e Control Plan for
General Industry
■ An OSHA Inspection Planning Checklist
■ Cr eating a Safety Program – Where To
Start
■ Basics of OSHA Compliance
■ No Place for Complacency
■ Onsite OSHA Consultation
■ Requir ements for Personal Protective
Equipment
For more information contact ISFA Executive Director Amy Miller at amym@ISFAnow.org.
To join ISFA or renew your membership, visit www. ISFAnow.org or call the ISFA office at (888) 599-ISFA.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR
ISFA Alters Live Event Schedule To Ensure Safety
ISFA had put in place a number of live events for the year, but because of the COVID-19 outbreak, it was forced to reschedule or even cancel some events to ensure the safety of attendees.
The Gen2 Event hosted by Countertops of Memphis and sponsored by Moraware and BACA systems originally scheduled for mid-March, has been rescheduled for Sept. 29 – 30.
The Industry Roundtable to be held at GECKO SSS in San Antonio, Texas, in late March/early April has been combined with the ISFA Annual Meeting, which will now be held in San Antonio at a date to be decided in the near future.
The Solid Surface Industry Roundtable
scheduled for Farmington Hills, Mich., in May has been cancelled.
The Solid Surface Fabrication Training
Course to be held at GECKO SSS in San Antonio, Texas, sponsored by GranQuartz/ Regent Stone in May has been moved to the fall with a date to be decided in the near future.
The Large Format Porcelain/Sintered Surface Fabrication Training & Certification
Event, hosted by Park Industries Training Center and sponsored by Park Industries, LPI (Laser Products), Crossville, Dekton by Cosentino, Infinity Surfaces, LAMINAM, Lapitec and MSI, originally scheduled for July, has been moved to the fall with a date to be decided in the near future.
The Industry Roundtable to be held at Hard Rock Stone Works and BACA Systems in Detroit, Mich., and sponsored by BACA Systems will still be held Aug. 4 – 8.
The Solid Surface Symposium will still be held at IWF in Atlanta, Ga., on Aug. 25.
The Industry Roundtable to be held at Front Range Stone in Denver, Colo., and sponsored by Park Industries, Cosentino, Moraware and KOHLER will still be held Sept. 8 – 10.
The ISFA Annual Conference sponsored by Park Industries, GranQuartz, Regent Stone, Integra Adhesives, Crossville and Infinity Surfaces originally to be held in Cancun, Mexico, in late October has been rescheduled for late fall/early winter in San Antonio, Texas, with a date to be decided in the near future.
For more information about these and other events, visit www.isfanow.org, email info@ isfanow.org or call the ISFA office at (888) 599- ISFA. You can also watch for future updates in this publication, in our newsletter and on our social media sites.
THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS
Now Taking Applications for Mike Nolan Scholarship
Each year, ISFA awards the Mike Nolan Scholarship to an individual seeking education for a career in the skilled trades dealing with the decorative surfacing industry, cabinetry and/or general carpentry. The scholarship is awarded in honor of Mike Nolan, one of ISFA’s dear friends, a multiterm board member and former fabrication trainer and ISFA Education Director.
The deadline for applications has been extended because of the closing of college and trade schools during the time of pandemic and the uncertainty of the reopening schedules.
Those interested should apply at their earliest convenience. A winner of the $1,200 scholarship will be awarded before the end of the year, and the person awarded will be able to use the money to help pay for any expenses involved with the cost of education related to the skilled trades. Additionally, the award winner will also receive a one-year membership in ISFA.
Additional information and the application can be found on the ISFA website at www.ISFAnow.org. The website also offers information on how interested parties can donate to this worthy cause.
ISFA Contacts
ISFA
PO Box 627 Ingomar, PA 15127 (888) 599-ISFA www.isfanow.org
Executive Dir ector Amy Miller
(567) 239-2102 amym@isfanow.org
Dir ector of Communications Kevin Cole
Magazine/Website Publisher & Editor (815) 721-1507 kevin@isfanow.org
Operations Manager Carol Wilhite
(412) 487-3207 carol@isfanow.org
Account Repr esentative Paul Wisnefski
(262) 498-4184 wisnefski@sbcglobal.net
Pr ogram Coordinator Amy Kyriazis
(412) 487-3207 amy@isfanow.org
Solid Surface Fabrication Trainer Chris Pappenfort
(417) 598-2390 chris@isfanow.org
Quartz/Stone Fabrication Trainer Fred Hueston
(321) 514-6845 fred@isfanow.org
Preparations for 2020 ISFA Award Nominations Are Beginning
Nominations for the 2020 ISFA Awards will soon be open, so now is the time to take a look around and see who is leading the pack when it comes to numerous areas of valuable expertise.
These annual awards are given to those in the industry that stand out as the very best. Only ISFA members are eligible for nomination except for the ISFA Hall of Fame. The award categories are as follows:
The Fabricator of the Year Award is awarded to an individual of a fabricator member company that in the past year has best exemplified the ISFA ideals of quality, innovation, character and exemplary service to ISFA and/or the decorative surfacing industry, with overall excellence.
The Innovator Award is for the member firm or individual who goes outside the box to create a product or system that enhances the life or elevates the role of the surface fabricator.
The Associate of the Year Award is given to an associate member company that in the past year has best exemplified the role of servicing the needs of fabricator member companies, and who has best supported ISFA in all activities.
The Envision Award is given to the manufacturer member that excels in creating something imaginative and special for the surfacing industry.
The ISFA Hall of Fame Award is given to the individual who has, in the course of his/ her career, made significant contributions to the decorative surfacing industry, and has demonstrated leadership and commitment to the ideals of ISFA.
More information on the ISFA Annual Awards as well as nomination forms will soon be available. Watch for more details in the near future, and make your voice heard as to who has shown the kind of leadership in the industry that deserves recognition.
ISFA Board of Directors
Augie Chavez
President GECKO SSS 4630 Sinclair Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222 (210) 227-3100 augie@geckosss.com www.geckosss.com
Steve Mast
Vice President Precision Countertops 26200 S.W. 95th Ave. Ste. 303 Wilsonville, OR 97070 (503) 660-3023 Steve.m@precisioncountertops. com www.precisioncountertops.com
Kelley Montana
Treasurer Humboldt Countertops & Surfacing 70 W. 4th St. Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 442-5918 kmontana@humtop.com www.humtop.com
Austin Maxwell
Secretary Maxwell Countertops 324 S. Plum St. Farmer City, IL 61842 (309) 928-2848 austin@maxwellcounters.com www.maxwellcounters.com
Jim Callaghan
Associate Member Representative and Executive Committee Member GranQuartz 3950 Steve Reynolds Blvd. Norcross, GA 30093 (248) 660-3291 jcallaghan@granquartz.com www.granquartz.com
Mike Langenderfer
Director The Countertop Shop 9300 Airport Rd. Monclova, OH 43542 mike@countertopshop.net www.countertopshop.net
Joe Duszka
Director Carolina Custom Surfaces 100 Landmark Dr. Greensboro, NC 27409 (336) 215-5518 Joe@carolinacustom surfaces. com
Laura Grandlienard
Director ROCKin’teriors 230 Hampton Woods Ln., Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27607 (919) 577-0207 laura@rockinteriors.com
Rodrigo Velazquez
Director INDEKO Blvd los charros 1500 Col. Belenes Industrial Nte Zapopan 45150 Mexico 52 331-028-7863 rodrigo@weareindeko.com
Eric T ryon
Director Founding Member of Rockheads Group 845 McFarland Pkwy. Alpharetta, GA 30004 (678) 614-7111 tryonea@gmail.com www.rockheadsusa.com
Joe Connolly
Associate Member Repr esentative SASSO 220 N. Smith St. Ste. 414 Palatine, IL 60067 (224) 200-8004 jconnollysassousa@ gmail.com www.sassousa.com
Paul “Max” Le Pera
Associate Member Representative Global Surfacing Alliance 106 Melrich Rd. Cranbury, NJ 08512 (908) 358-5252 pmlp33@gmail.com
ISFA Booster Club
The ISFA Booster Club is a program comprised of ISFA members committed to growing ISFA membership, benefits and programs. Each club member makes a financial contribution and participates in a quarterly conference call led by Executive Director Amy Miller and President Augie Chavez. During the calls new ideas for projects and programs to benefit ISFA members and the industry are discussed, as well as timelines for implementation. Those interested in joining can contact amym@isfanow. org for more information.
ALABAMA Cutstone Co.
117 Cloverdale Dr. Alabaster, AL 35007 205-624-3538 www.cutstoneco.com
ALASKA Cook Inlet Housing Authority
3510 Spenard Rd. Anchorage, AK 99503 907-793-3047 www.cookinlethousing.org
Vision Construction
17 Adak Ave. Fairbanks, AK 99701 907-479-0380 www.visionunited.com
ARIZONA Classy Closets Etc. Inc.
7073 W. Linda Lane Chandler, AZ 85226 480-710-1190 www.classyclosets.com
ARKANSAS Qualserv
7400 S. 28th St. Ft. Smith, AR 72908 479-459-5892 www.qualservsolutions.com
American Epoxy Scientific
500 E. 16th St. Mountain Home, AR 72653 870-701-5015 www.stichco.com
CALIFORNIA America’s Dream HomeWorks
7115 Watt Ave. Ste. 100 North Highlights, CA 95660 916-502-7789 www.dreamhomeworks.com
American Stone Fabrications
9489 Opal Ave. Mentone, CA 92359 909-918-5528 www.americanstonefabricator.com
Carrara Marble Company of America Inc.
15939 Phoenix Dr. Industry, CA 91745 626-961-6010 www.carrara.com
Fischer Tile & Marble
1800 23rd St. Sacramento, CA 95816 916-452-1426 www.fischertile.com
Humboldt Countertops & Surfacing
70 W. 4th St. Eureka, CA 95501 707-442-5918 www.humtop.com
Naresh Tammabatula
1750 Stokes St. 71 San Jose, CA 95126 510-324-6588
Pacifica Wholesale Tile and Stone
620 E. Ball Rd. Anaheim, CA 92805 310-497-3511 www.pacificastone.com
Plastic Tops, Inc.
521 E. Jamie Ave. La Habra, CA 90631 714-738-8128 www.plastictops.com
Quarry House Inc.
217 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo, CA 90205 415-482-9094 www.quarryhouseinc.com
The Countertop Factory
2470 E. Coronado St. Anaheim, CA 92806 562-944-2450 www.thecountertopfactory.net
COLORADO Front Range Stone
2195 S. Raritan St. Englewood, CO 80110 303-761-4257 www.frontrangestone.com
The Top Shop Inc.
3300 E. 43rd Ave. Denver, CO 80216 303-996-6026 www.tshopinc.com
DELAWARE Troy Granite Inc.
711 Interchange Blvd. Newark, DE 19711 302-292-1750 www.troygranite.com
FLORIDA Beverin Solid Surface
1108 Palmetto Ave. Lehigh Acres, FL 33972 239-368-9444 www.beverin.com
Delorie Countertops & Doors Inc.
2140 N.W. 18th St. Pompano Beach, FL 33069 954-970-7661 www.deloriectd.com
Jackson Stoneworks
11111 S.E. 72nd Gainsville, FL 32641 352-372-6600 www.jacksonllc.com
Mill-Rite Woodworking Co.
6401 47th St. N. Pinellas Park, FL 33781 727-528-6305 www.mill-rite.com
NSM Florida Enterprises, LLC
1050 Central Park Dr. Sanford, FL 32771 407-774-0676 www.nsmotif.com
Sterling Mfg.
8293 Consumer Circle Sarasota, FL 34240 941-955-8787 www.sterlingmfg.com
GEORGIA Atlanta Kitchen Inc.
196 Rio Circle Decatur, GA 30030 404-378-3220 www.atlanta-kitchen.com
Counter Fitters LLC
1026 Lynes Ave. Savannah, GA 31415 912-231-0103 www.counterfitterssav.com
Countersync
2014 Westside Ct. Augusta, GA 30907 706-828-7544 www.countersync.net
Craftmark Solid Surfaces Inc.
2772 Simpson Circle Norcross, GA 30071 770-242-8469 craftmarkcountertops.com
Heft Enterprises
9138 Wheat St. Covington, GA 30014 678-342-9400 www.heftcabinets.com
Premier Surfaces
845 McFarland Pkwy. Alpharetta, GA 30004 678-614-7111 www.premiersurfaces.com
Stone Center
1325 Oakbrook Dr. Ste. C Norcross, GA 30093 770-446-5155 www.stonecenteratlanta.com
HAWAII Firerock Fabrication
59-518A Alapio Rd. Haleiwa HI 96712 607-243-8618
Honolulu Tile & Marble Inc.
1602-B Auiki St. Honolulu, HI 96819 808-845-3775
Montage Decor LLC
94-117 Malakeke Pl. Unit 102 Waipahu, HI 96797 808-200-7868 www.montage-decor.com
ILLINOIS 4-D Construction of IL, Inc.
1107 E. Cemetery Ave. Chenoa, IL 61726 815-867-2196 www.4-Dconstruction.com Custom Marble Inc.*** PO Box 306 Millstadt, IL 62260 618-476-1345 www.custommarble.net
Maxwell Counters Inc.
PO Box 234 Farmer City, IL 61824 309-928-2848 www.maxwellcounters.com
New Age Surfaces
1237 Naperville Dr. Romeoville, IL 60446 630-226-0011
Pierce Laminated Products Inc.
2430 N. Court St. Rockford, IL 61103 815-968-9651 www.piercelaminated.com
Ravenswood Studio Inc.
6900 N. Central Park Ave. Lincolnwood, IL 60712 707-334-6851 www.ravenswoodstudio.com
Solid Surface Creations Inc.
403 S. Sycamore Villa Grove, IL 61956 217-832-8207 www.ssctops.com
Stalwart Systems
7797 N. Caldwell Ave. Niles, IL 60714 847-972-1193 www.stalwartsystemsusa.com
Stonecrafters
430 W. Wegner Rd. Lakemoor, IL 60051 815-363-8730 www.stonecrafters.com
The Countertop
Factory Midwest*** 869 S. Rte. 53 Addison, IL 60101 630-606-8055 www.tcfmidwest.com
INDIANA A. I. A. Countertops LLC
201 S. Huntington St. Syracuse, IN 46567 574-457-2018 www.aiacountertops.com
Hartson-Kennedy Cabinet Top Co., Inc.
522 W. 22nd St. Marion, IN 46953 800-388-8144 www.hartson-kennedy.com
Laminated Tops of Central Indiana Inc.
711 E. Dillman Rd. Bloomington, IN 47401 812-824-6299 www.rakesolutions.com
IOWA Solid Fabrications Inc.
2515 Murray St. Sioux City, IA 51111 712-255-5319 www.solidfab.com
StoneHouse Quartz & Granite
3901 100th St. Urbandale, IA 50322 515-512-5188 www.stonehousegranite.com
VT Industries
1000 Industrial Park Holstein, IA 51025 712-368-4381 www.vtindustries.com
KENTUCKY Granite America
1121 St. Louis Ave. Louisville, KY 40241 502-419-0713
Louisville Lumber & Millwork
1400 Lincoln Ave. Louisville, KY 40213 502-459-8710 www.louisvillelumber.com https://graniteamericausa.com/ louisville/
StoneMark Granite LLC
989 Logan St. Louisville, KY 40204 502-315-5100 www.stonemarkgranite.com
Surfaces Unlimited Inc.
1272 Hwy. 490 E. Bernstadt, KY 40729 606-843-6891 www.surfaces-unlimited.com
MAINE Bangor Wholesale Laminates
355 Target Industrial Circle Bangor, ME 04401 207-945-5928 www.bangorwholesale laminates.com
Shad’s Custom Countertops Inc.
11 Collins Pond Rd. Windham, ME 04062 207-893-3445 www.getshad.com
MARYLAND ASSI Fabricators LLC
11270 Old Baltimore Pike Beltsville, MD 20705 301-937-2800 www.assifab.com
Carefree Kitchens Inc.
2910 Strickland St. Baltimore, MD 21223 410-233-4900 www.carefreeindustries.com
Modular Concepts Inc.
54 Wilmon St. Chesapeake City, MD 20705 410-885-5960 www.modcoinc.com
SolidTops LLC
505 South St. Easton, MD 21601 410-819-0770 www.solidtops.com
MASSACHUSETTS Discover Marble & Granite
4 Latti Farm Rd. Millbury MA 01527 508-438-6900 www.discovermarble.com
Jack’s Custom Woodworking/ JCW Countertops
3 Aberjona Dr. Woburn, MA 01801 781-935-1907 www.jcwcountertops.com
Sterling Surfaces
76 Leominster Rd. Sterling, MA 01564 978-422-3321 www.sterlingsurfaces.com
Sterling-Miller Designs Inc.
1079 N. Montello St. Brockton, MA 02301 508-894-6999 www.sterlingmillerdesigns.com
MICHIGAN Hard Rock Stone Works
44038 Phoenix Dr. Lake Orion, MI 48362 586-532-7763 www.hardrocstoneworks.com
Innovative Surface Works
23206 Commerce Dr. Farmington, MI 48335 734-261-3010 www.ISWrocksnow.com
MKD
106 E. Oliver Dr. Marshall, MI 49068 269-209-8198 www.mkdkitchens.com
Paxton Countertops & Showers
PO Box 174 Grand Ledge, MI 48837 517-719-0146 www.paxtonsurfaces.com
Tile & Stone Works
12876 23 Mile Rd. Shelby Township, MI 48315 586-254-1234 www.tilenstone.com
MINNESOTA Elegant Creations
1371 S. State St. Waseca, MN 56093 507-469-9692 www.elegantcreations.com
Innovative Surfaces Inc.
515 Spiral Blvd. Hastings, MN 55033 651-437-1004
The Pinske Edge
119 Main St. Plato, MN 55370 320-238-2196 www.pinske-edge.com
MISSISSIPPI Alexander Counterwrights
3803 Old Mobile Ave. Pascagoula, MS 39581 228-938-6484 www.alexandercounter wrights.com
MISSOURI Premier Surfaces
4525 N.W. 41st St. Ste. 400 Kansas City, MO 64150 816-767-2075 www.premiersurfaces.com
MONTANA BMC
3200 Hwy. 12 E. Helena, MT 59602 406-444-8721 www.buildwithBMC.com
NEBRASKA Lincoln Laminating Inc.
5633 S. 49th St. Lincoln, NE 68516 402-434-6009 www.lincolnlaminating.com
Lycos, Inc.
2445 Deer Park Blvd. Omaha, NE 68105 402-201-2283 www.lycosfinish.com
Stone Concepts, Inc.
10802 Sapp Brothers Dr. Omaha, NE 68138 865-523-0967 www.stoneconceptsomaha.com
NEVADA Carpenters Int’l. Training Fund
6801 Placid St. Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-938-1111
NEW HAMPSHIRE Rumford Stone Inc.
278 River Rd. Bow, NH 03304 603-224-9876 www.rumfordstone.com
NEW JERSEY Marvic Corp.
2450 Lorio St. Union, NJ 07083 908-686-4340 www.countertopsofnj.com New Jersey Stone*** 44 Fadem Rd. Springfield, NJ 07081 973-491-5454 https://newjerseystone.com
Spaulding Fabricators Inc.
1136 Industrial Pkwy. Brick, NJ 08724 732-840-4433 www.spauldingfabricators.com
NEW MEXICO American Countertops
PO Box 10482 Albuquerque, NM 87184 505-897-3141 www.americancountertopsonline.com
Jaynes Structures
2906 Broadway N.E. Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-344-8589 www.jaynescorp.com
OGB Architectural Millwork
3711 Paseo del Norte Albuquerque, NM 87113 505-998-0000 www.ogb-am.com
NEW YORK Granite and Marble Works Inc.
8 Commercial Park Dr. Wilton, NY 12831 518-857-9720 www.graniteandmarbleworks.com
Marker Systems Inc.
940 River Rd. North Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-695-1102 www.markersys.com
Modern Home Distributing
PO Box 395 Nunda, NY 14517 585-468-2523 www.modernhomekitchen andbath.com
Penn Fabricators Inc.
30 Platinum Ct. Medford, NY 11763 631-205-0282 www.pennforcorian.com
Whispering Pines Woodcraft LLC
4150 State Rte. 14 A Penn Yan, NY 14527 607-243-8618
NORTH CAROLINA Atlantic Countertops
4250 Old Wake Forrest Rd. Raleigh, NC 27613 919-981-0163 www.atlanticcountertops.com
A Top Above The Rest
121 Wilkie St. Forest City, NC 28043 828-382-0174
BloomDay Granite & Marble
3810 Indiana Ave. Winston-Salem, NC 27105 336-414-0842 www.bloomdaygranite.com Carolina Custom Surfaces*** 100 Landmark Dr. Greensboro, NC 27409 336-215-5518 www.carolinacustom surfaces.com
Carolina Stoneworx LLC
8313 Poole Rd. Knightdale, NC 27545 919-266-1011 www.carolinastoneworx.com
Coastal Countertops & Tile
1117 N. 20th St. Morehead City, NC 28557 252-247-0015 www.coastalcountertopsnc.com
Majestic Kitchen & Bath
104 Jeffrey Way Youngsville, NC 27596 919-376-5941 www.gomajestic.com
Metro Woodcrafters of NC, Inc.
PO Box 669488 Charlotte, NC 28266-9488 704-394-9622 www.metrowoodcrafter.com
Onslow Stoneworks
1661 Hwy. 58 PO Box 1239 Swansboro, NC 28584 252-393-2457 www.onslowstoneworks.com
ROCKin’teriors
230 Hampton Woods Ln. Ste. 100 Raleigh, NC 27607 919-577-0207 www.rockinteriors.com
Stoneworks
18623 Northline Dr. Cornelius, NC 28031 704-936-8340 www.stoneworksltd.com
OHIO Countertops by Nate
5372 Bedford St. Unit C Bedford Heights, OH 44146 216-314-8654
Cutting Edge Countertops Inc.
1300 Flagship Dr. Perrysburg, OH 43551 419-873-9500 www.cectops.com L. E. Smith Co.*** 1030 E. Wilson St. Bryan, OH 43506 888-537-6484 www.lesmith.com
Laminate Shop, Inc.
PO Box 1218 Marietta, OH 45750 740-749-3536 The Countertop Shop LTD*** 9300 Airport Rd. Monclova, OH 43542 419-868-9101 www.countertopshop.net
Top Advantage Surfaces Inc.
12989 Market Ave. N. Hartville, OH 44632 330-877-2138 www.topadvantage.com
Top Designs Inc.
1700 Wall Rd. Wadsworth, OH 44281 330-334-5677 www.topdesignsinc.com
Top Shelf Laminated Products
400 Dietz Rd. Warren, OH 44483 330-393-1289
Tower Industries
2101 Ninth St. S.W. Massillon, OH 44647 330-837-2216 www.towersurfaces.com
OREGON Crowley’s Granite & Quartz
10100 S.W. Herman Rd. Tualatin, OR 97062 503-850-2496
Nelson Tile and Stone
1875 N.E. Division St. Bend, OR 977701 503-943-9046 www.nelsontileandstone.com
Oregon State University
601 S.W. 35th St. Corvallis, OR 97333 www.oregonstate.edu Precision Countertops Inc.*** PO Box 387 Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-692-6660 www.precisioncountertops.com
PENNSYLVANIA ASST
350 South St. McSherrystown, PA 17344 717-630-1251 www.asst.com
Advanced Surfaces Inc.
130 Plastics Rd. Corry, PA 16407 814-663-0369
Eastern Surfaces
601 S. 10th St. Allentown, PA 18103 610-266-3121 www.easternsurfaces.com
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
2425 New Holland Pike Lancaster, PA 17601 717-656-2300
Indoor City Granite and Marble
1284 Loop Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 717-368-5604 www.indoorcity.com
Kramer’s Fabrications Inc.
PO Box 41 Bernville, PA 19506 610-488-6213 www.kramershowerbases.com
Pence Countertops Inc.
124 Ellis Woods Rd. Pottstown, PA 19465 610-326-6609 www.pencecountertops.com
Pittsburgh Troy Granite
1060 484 Lowries Run Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412-446-1060 www.troygranite.com
SOUTH CAROLINA Custom Architectural Solutions LLC (CAS)
218 Willowgreen Way Greer, SC 29651 864-501-9555 www.casgroups.com
SOUTH DAKOTA DFC-Dakota Fixture & Cabinet Co.
45753 237th St. Madison, SD 57042 605-256-3707 www.soliddfc.com
Granite Accents, Inc.
2821 W. 6th St. PO Box 1111 Sioux Falls, SD 57109 605-338-4088 www.graniteacents.com
TENNESSEE Alexander Brothers Tile & Marble Inc.
1446 S. Cooper St. Ste. 101 Memphis, TN 38114 901-278-9626 www.alexandermarble andgranite.com
Countertops of Memphis
301 W. Olive Ave. Memphis TN 38106 901-602-7115 www.countertopsofmemphis.com
Creative Countertop Solutions Inc.
919 4th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37210 615-915-0718 www.creativecounter solutions.com
IntelliStone, LLC
115 Carr Ave. Franklin, TN 37064 615-790-4833 www.intellistone.com
Kitchen Tops Inc.
1300 Ault Rd. Knoxville, TN 37914 865-523-0967 www.kitchentops.net
TEXAS Alpha Granite
915 W. Howard Ln. Austin, TX 78753 505-814-5354 www.alphagraniteaustin.com
Cirrus Asset Management
5347 Spring Valley Rd. Dallas, TX 75254 661-857-0722 www.cirrusami.com
Classic Counter Tops
2325 Executive Dr. Garland, TX 75041 972-840-1234
Counterscapes, Inc.
2228 Deerbrook Dr. Tyler, TX 75703 903-581-5676 www.counterscapes.com
Countertop Solutions LLC
PO Box 82087 Houston, TX 77282 713-204-0080
Dirk Foster
921 Morton St. Mineral Wells, TX 76067 206-898-8163
Durcon
206 Allison Dr. Taylor, TX 76574 512-595-8054 www.durcon.com
Eframe Asrat
6807 Miller Shadow Sugarland, TX 77479 713-530-3673
Gecko Solid Surface
Solutions*** 4630 Sinclair Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222 210-227-3100 www.geckosss.com
Gunckel Architectural Stoneworks, LLC
5085 Elm Creek Rd. Seguin, TX 78155 830-303-0688 www.gastonework.com
Legacy Granite and Marble
6214 Keyko St. Houston, TX 77041 832-834-7459
Legacy Stone
210 James St. Roanoke, Texas 76262 817-345-7044 www.legacystonetx.com
New Stone Concepts
11311 Conroy Ln. Manchaca, TX 78652 512-851-3185 www.newstoneconcepts.com
Off Grid Builds
PO Box 22 Barksdale, TX 78828 830-834-9878 offgridbuilds.lilserengeti.com
True Blue Granite
3626 Binz Engleman Rd. San Antonio, TX 78219 210-281-5520 www.tbgranite.com
Uppercut Granite
1235 JC Ln. Pilot Point, Texas 76258 940-765-3525
W.R. Watson Inc.
12902 Mula Ln. Stafford, TX 77477 281-495-3664 www.wrwatson.com
UTAH Accent Countertops
4103 S. 500 W. Murray, UT 84123 801-867-9133 www.accentcountertops.com
Plastic Specialties Inc.
1640 S. Redwood Rd. Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801-746-1212 www.psitops.com
Valley View Granite
905 N. 2000 W. Tremont, UT 84337 435-452-1570 www.valleyviewgranite.com
VERMONT Vermont Solid Surface
PO Box 602 852 Portland St. St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 802-535-4986 www.vermontsolidsurface.com
VIRGINIA Ellis Page Co., LLC
10481 Colonel Ct. Manassas, VA 20110 703-346-9404 www.ellispageco.com
Metro Stone Works LLC
9115 Digital Dr. Unit 12 Manassas Park, VA 20111 703-396-866 www.metrostoneworks.com
Mid Atlantic Surfaces
2559 Turkey Creek Rd. Oilville, VA 23129 804-798-7462 www.midatlanticsurfaces.com
Surface Link Corp.
4200 Lafayette Center Dr. Ste. A Chantilly, VA 20151 301-482-1717 www.surfacelinkcorp.com
WASHINGTON FloForm Countertops
22445 76th Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 253-639-4567 www.floform.com
Italstone Marble & Granite
2301 Ahtanum Rd. Yakima, WA 98903 509-469-8678 www.italstone-us.com
King County Library System
960 Newport Way N.W. Issaqua, WA 98027 425-369-3300 www.kcls.org
WISCONSIN
Bisley Fabrication Inc.*** 700 Industrial St. Gresham, WI 54128 800-424-7539 www.bisleyfabrication.com
Counter-Form LLC
2001 E. 29th St. Marshfield, WI 54449 715-384-2131 www.counter-form.com
K.G. Stevents
11100 W. Silver Springs Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53225 262-432-8711 www.kgstevens.com
The Kopfmann Co. Inc.
3142 W. Mill Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53209 414-352-7870 www.kopfmanntops.com
McDermott Top Shop LLC
420 Generac Way Jefferson, WI 53549 262-593-2456 www.mcdermotttopshop.com
AFRICA AMCO-CDA
Long St. Tiko B.P. 378 Camaroon Africa +237677192762
CANADA Elite Food Equipment
4 Fielding Ct. Ajax, ON L1T 4W5 Canada
FloForm Countertops
125 Hamelin St. Winnipeg, MB R3T 3Z1 Canada 204-474-2334 www.floform.com
FloForm Countertops
10-710 Cynthia St. Saskatoon, SK S7l 6A2 Canada 306-665-7733 www.floform.com
FloForm Countertops
7630 Yellowhead Trail Edmonton, AB T5B 1G3 Canada 780-474-7999 www.floform.com
PF Custom Countertops Ltd.
14017 174 St. N.W. Edmonton, AB T5S 1H1 Canada 780-484-0831 www.pfcustom countertops.com
Shape Industries
10 McPhillips St. Winnipeg, MB R3E 2J7 Canada 204-947-0409 www.shapeinc.com
Summum Granit Inc.
460 Principale St. Saint-Sebastien, QC G0Y 1M0 Canada 819-625-2333 www.summumgranit.com
CHINA G. M. Jurohue Fabrication Co. Ltd.
China +86 1861 173 7199
FRANCE CREA Diffusion
ZA Le Cheval Blanc Solgne F-57420 France 38-764-6923 www.crea-diffusion.com
INDIA Western Fabrications
1805, 18th Floor, Gundecha Premier, Thakur Village Borivali East Mumbai Maharashtra 400066 India 91-9136229909 www.infinihybrid.com
ITALY Legnopan SPA (Starkryl Solid Surface)
Via Dell’Industria 13-15 Piovene Rocchette, VI, 36013 Italy 39-0445-551500 www.legnopan.com
MEXICO
INDEKO*** Boulevard de los Charros 1500 Col. Belenes Ind. Nte. Zapopan, Jalisco Mexico 45150 52-3310287863 www.indeko.com.mx
QATAR Closet World LLC
Salwa Rd. next to Ansar City PO Box 91692 Qatar +974 44516311 www.closetworld-qatar.net
RUSSIA AKRILIKA HOLDING
Svobody St. 29 Moscow Russia 125362 +7(495)782-84-75 http://akrilika.com/en
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Alubond Solid Surfaces
PO Box 42642 Hamriyah Free Zone Sharjah U.A.E +971 6526 2202 www.alubondsolidsurface.com
Bond Interiors
PO Box 15758 Dubai U.A.E. 04 2711727, 06 5343222 www.bondinteriors.com
UNITED KINGDOM Interfab LTD
Unit 9 Willersey Business Park Willersey, Nr. Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7RR United Kingdom 441-386-858100 www.interfab.co.uk
Sheridan Fabrications Limited
New Sheridan House, Don Pedro Ave. Normanton, West Yorkshire WF6 1TD United Kingdom 448-456-182800 www.sheridan-uk.com
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Dekton by Cosentino Launches Two New Series
Dekton ® by Cosentino, the ultra-compact architectural surface with advanced technical
properties for both interior and exterior application, has introduced two new series: Avant-Garde and Portfolio. The Dekton AvantGarde series draws inspiration from coveted natural stone materials found around the world and offers a bold, contemporary personality. Dekton Avant-Garde features: Laurent, a dramatic dark brown background crisscrossed with veins of gold; Helena, with a translucent appearance of white and gray hues, inspired by onyx. Khalo (pictured here) inspired by Patagonia natural stone, with subtle spots of black, pale gold and coffee brown. The Dekton Portfolio Series includes three dark matte shades offering elegance and intricate detail for residential and commercial applications. The three new colors include: Bromo, a dark blue shade is inspired by slate; Milar, with shining stippled detail and dark tones inspired by rusty and eroded materials; and Rem, inspired by Calacatta Lincoln, featuring a design of brown and gray veining with touches of gold. For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #30
LivingStone Adds Marble Series to Solid Surface Line
LivingStone Surfaces added the Marble Series to its surface collection. Inspired by natural stone, the series consists of three organicveined patterns including Calacatta Milan (pictured), Calacatta Amalfi and Carrara Rinato. This expands the company’s total offering to 97 robust colors.The Marble Series boasts the same characteristics found in all LivingStone Solid Surfaces — it is nonporous so germs and odors do not penetrate, is easy to clean and maintain, and is impact-resistant. Two of the directional-veined patterns in this series, Calacatta Milan and Calacatta Amalfi, are available in book-match sheets to extend its installation flexibility. For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #31
LOTTE Chemical Expands Staron Solid Surface and Radianz Quartz Lines
Staron Solid Surface, offered by LOTTE, has added to its line with the introduction of Evermoin. Ultra-hygienic Evermoin solid surfaces, which are nonporous and has virtually invisible seams, can be applied anywhere. This helps ensure clean and safe everyday life by suppressing microbial growth. The material remains fresh and pristine in its look and value without extra care.
Additionally, LOTTE added 11 new colors and patterns to the Cirrus Collection of Radianz quartz surfaces. The new colors expand the collection to 34 beautiful options. They are Alluring, Andes, Annapuruna, Calacatta Classic, Calacatta Dolce, Calacatta Ice, Calacatta Veneto, Marquina Lavagna, Pristine, Splendor (pictured here) and Statuario Massa. For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #32
Park Industries Introduces Slab Imaging System
The all new SIDE-SHOT ™ by Park Industries ® provides fabricators the tool to capture slab images right at the machine with an extremely small footprint requirement. It incorporates Slabsmith™ Lite software for vein matching and 3-D rendering with the option to upgrade to the full Slabsmith™ Basic Bundle at any time. SIDE-SHOT allows fabricators to capture
before cutting the material (up to two slabs), utilizing common line cutting to optimize material yield and the ability to communicate with multiple cameras (great for twin table machines). For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #33
NEOLITH Launches New Calacatta Luxe Slabs, Ultrasoft Finish
Building on NEOLITH’s popular Calacatta slabs inspired by Italian Carrara marble, Calacatta Luxe takes the pattern to the next level, turning up the contrast for dramatic effect. It incorporates elements of Calacatta Crema and Calacatta Oro and embodies all the stain, heat and UV resistance, durable and ultra-hygienic qualities inherent in all NEOLITH’s surfaces. It is available in Polished finish, as well as the new Ultrasoft finish launched for 2020. The new finish has been developed to mimic the true feel of clean-cut, unpolished natural marble. Calcatta Luxe comes in 6mm and 12mm thicknesses and is available in 3,200mm by 1,600mm and 3,200mm by 1,500mm formats. For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #34
Oneida Air Systems Introduces Super Dust Deputy
Oneida Air Systems introduced the Super Dust Deputy 4-in. Cyclone for use with single-stage dust collectors and 4-in. piping. It eliminates filter clogging, suction loss and messy dust bags by removing more
than 99 percent of fine dust and debris from the airstream, containing it safely in a customer supplied container, before it reaches the dust collector. For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #35
Wilsonart Offers Wide-Sheet Solid Surface, New Laminate Designs
Sixteen of the most popular Wilsonart ® Solid Surface designs — including solids, particulates, translucent and movement designs — are now available in a 60-in.-wide
sheet format. Already enjoyed for its natural appearance, nonporous performance and low-maintenance durability, this new solid surface sizing option yields better material and fabrication costs for larger spaces, in addition to installation upgrades.
Durasein Adds New Gray Solid Surfaces
Wilsonart’s also released its first laminate collection of the year, Localism, which showcases 14 cross-generational, relatable designs inspired by familiar scenes, symbols or surroundings that develop our sense of self, togetherness and oneness. The collection features a select sampling of color palettes, material, textures and graphics that offer unchartered design enhanced through visual and tactile variations like matte and silky smooth, to soft grain and rustic. For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #36
Federal Brace Unveils New Countertop, Vanity Support Technology
Federal Brace has unveiled its Stud Brace™ Technology used on the new Edisto Countertop Support Brackets and the Mackinac Vanity Supports in the Atlas line. They provide some of the highest carrying capacities available in counter and vanity support. The patent pending fastening configuration allows for ease in installation and a clamping format that supports floating surfaces securely and seamlessly. For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #37
Durasein introduced its newest collection of five gray solid surface colorways in the Charming Collection. These calm, cool decors are for those who understand style doesn’t have to be overstated. The collection includes: Eventide, a charcoal gray; Harmony, a coexistence of brown and gray; Luna, a luminous gray; Naturally, a combination of gray, sand and white; and Serenity, a gray color that elicits inner calm. For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #38
LG Hausys Introduces New Quartz, Solid Surface Colors
LG Hausys introduced 10 new colors, and a new brushed finish option for select colors, within its Viatera quartz Masterpiece and Musica Collections. Featuring an array of soothing neutrals and calming hues, the new additions are designed to transform kitchens or baths into serene spaces.
Additionally, 10 new HI-MACS solid surface colors in two collections were introduced: Aurora Collection and Terrazzo Collection (Terrazzo Moderna shown here). Inspired by natural wonder and nostalgic patterns respectively, these two collections can add fresh visual texture. For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #39
Caesarstone Releases New Dark Quartz Shades
Caesarstone introduced four dark shades quartz surfaces to add to its collections. Oxidian and Black Tempal (pictured) join the industrial-inspired Metropolitan Collection, while Empira Black joins the Supernatural Collection. Additionally, Piatto Black is now part of the Classico Collection. These surfaces are suited to urban residences and hospitality installations. Each of these colors comes in the new Natural Finish, and Empira Black will also be available in Polished Finish. For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #40
Atlantic Machinery Offers Fravol RAPID Edgebanders
The Fravol RAPID Series automatic straight edgebanders offered from Atlantic Machinery are suitable for industrial applications, with many available custom options. The models range from compact to custom lengths, featuring touch screens with PLC electronic controls for rapid setups, and patented corner rounding unit for both end trimming and corner rounding. Standard features include a pre-mill unit, edge scraping unit, glue scraping unit, two motor end-trim, Eco mode system, and a sound-proof booth with LED interior lighting. Available options include an auto-reverse glue tank, heated glue roller, IR lamp, cleaning agent spraying system, NC-controlled infeed guide, Industry 4.0 package, polishing brush unit and heated infeed fence. For more info, go to isfanow.org/info and list RS #41
ISFA Events & Training
For additional information and registration options, please visit www.isfanow.org, or email amym@isfanow.org. Personalized training options are also available. Email carol@ isfanow.org for more information.
Maker’s Monday Meetings Zoom Conference Every Monday 2 p.m. EST www.isfanow.org/makers-monday-meetings Industry Roundtable Hosted by Hard Rock Stone Works & BACA Systems Sponsor ed by BACA Systems Aug. 4 – 6 Detroit, Mich. Solid Surface Countertop Symposium Hosted by IWF Aug. 25 Atlanta, Ga. Industry Roundtable Hosted by Front Range Stone Sponsored by Park Industries, Cosentino, Moraware and KOHLER Sept. 8 – 10 Denver, Colo. Gen 2 Event Hosted by Countertops of Memphis Sponsored by Moraware and BACA Systems Sept. 29 – 30 Memphis, Tenn. Porcelain/Sintered Stone Fabrication Training & Certification Event Hosted by Park Industries Training Center Sponsored by Park Industries and LPI (Laser Products), Crossville, Dekton, Infinity Surfaces, Laminam, Lapitec and MSI Fall 2020 St. Cloud, Minn.
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From the Desk of Augie Chavez, ISFA President
Making Our Way through the World Today
The world we knew last year has changed. Everyone has been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in one way or another. We have been forced to adapt to a new way of life. There are strict social distancing protocols to follow, lines at almost every place you go to stand in and face masks to be worn in public places. These are certainly historic and crazy times we’re living in.
As I write this, I am hoping that by the time you read it, the world is in a much better place.
I hope that all our ISFA members and their families, as well as everyone in or out of the industry, are pulling through these hard times in good health and bright spirits. Coming out of this situation is going to require a lot of patience and solidarity. It’s going to take all of us to get back to some form of normalcy.
I am proud to say that ISFA is working to try to help as much as possible by providing information and resources. ISFA and a variety of other organizations are working to provide regular phone conversations, text chats and webinar meetings to help keep the community alive. Together we can help each other get back on our feet.
Also, during these turbulent times it is important not to forget to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. Most are spending more time at home with their families than usual. This is a great time to do things that you find comfort in. Work on projects around the house, and spend time going for walks or playing with your children. These days are certainly going to be remembered for years to come, so try to make some good memories. Also don’t forget to take time for yourself. Read a book, exercise or do anything that will help keep your stress levels down. This is good for your health and will make any downtime more bearable.
Also, any downtime doesn’t have to be wasteful. Use the time to reevaluate and improve your companies. You can perform maintenance on your equipment, organize the shop, freshen up your showroom, or put effort toward any number of other things that we never seem to find the time to do.
Also, make sure to reach out to customers and vendors to make sure they’re doing alright, and let them know you are there for them and will be there for them when this crisis has passed. You can even make follow-up calls to get work for the future in the pipeline that might not be possible to get started now.
It’s going to take some time to get to the new norm and to get used to it. Making a game plan with your bank and vendors will also be important. Staying solvent until your business regains its traction is critical for your future.
We must stay both calm and informed to help us get through this. Don’t forget to reach out for help when you need it, and to lend a helping hand to others where you can. It can make all the difference in making our way in the world today.
I hope to see you all on the other side of this.
Take care and be safe,
Augie Chavez, ISFA President augie@geckosss.com
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