UK Shuts Down Shops in Silicosis Sweep
Government inspectors halt four businesses for unsafe working conditions.
Author: coleslaw
EU Set to Reshape Material Specification
New push to spark circularity in product design, enhancing use of recycled materials.
U.S. Hard-Surface Imports Still Lagging
April shipment data shows improvement from March, but most sectors still behind same time last year.
China Hard Surfaces Show Up-and-Down 2025
Exports of natural and man-made stone show small increase, but value makes double-digit drop.
Marmomac Turns 60
The long-running international stone event will mark the anniversary with several special programs and presentations.
ISFA Heads for the Northwest
Regional summit in Seattle on June 26 includes programs on workplace safety and revenue growth.
Silicosis Debate in U.K. Parliament
Labour Party minister overseeing workplace safety notes increased enforcement of standards.
U.S. Hard-Surface Imports Stagger in 1Q 2026
Imports of quartz surfaces and natural stone drop by 23.7% in value from first-quarter 2025.
ISFA Seeks Conference Presentations
Submissions accepted until July 17; annual meeting set for early November in Texas.
USITC Sends Tariff-Rate Quartz Quota to President
Final decision to come within 60 days on federal agency’s recommendations.
