News and Views for the Hard-Surface Industry
by Staff · Published March 17, 2026
OBERLIN, Ohio — A peer-reviewed study on air-respirator exposure is now publicly available as an open-access publication. The study, published last year in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, is based on air respirator exposure data...
by Staff · Published March 13, 2026 · Last modified March 16, 2026
Inaugural class of 14 designated by industry group.
by Staff · Published March 4, 2026
Surfaces company reports more losses, but outsourced quartz-surface production should deliver huge savings.
by Staff · Published March 2, 2026
Adverse futures predicted over proposed U.S. quartz-surface-import controls.
by Staff · Published February 28, 2026 · Last modified March 3, 2026
Surfaces manufacturer gets exclusive provider rights for 49 markets nationwide.
by Staff · Published February 27, 2026 · Last modified March 3, 2026
Acquisition expands product line and adds strategic Texas distribution hub.
by Staff · Published February 23, 2026 · Last modified March 3, 2026
Year-over-year comparison of inspections shows drop of more than 20%; still focuses on silica enforcement.
by Staff · Published February 21, 2026 · Last modified March 3, 2026
Combined with International Builders Show, the event drew more than 100,000 to Orlando, Fla.
by Staff · Published February 16, 2026 · Last modified February 17, 2026
Longtime solid-surface tech expert will develop regional training, future apprenticeship programs for industry group.
by Staff · Published February 10, 2026 · Last modified February 17, 2026
January event brings tile, flooring, stone industries under one roof for exhibits and education.
