U.S. Hard-Surface Imports Up in 2024
Year-end total ends just shy of $5 billion; Quartz Surfaces, Other Stone show biggest gains in shipment values.
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Up-to-the-minute reports on what’s going on with stone, other hard surfaces and allied industries.
Brazil Boosts Stone Market in São Paulo
More than 250 buyer/seller meetings set during this week’s Marmomac Brazil trade event.
Vadara Now Available in United Kingdom
Quartz-surface company inks distribution deal with The Thomas Group.
Cosentino: Contribute to L.A. Rebuilding
Will match donations up to $20,000 to help after devastating wildfires.
China Quartz Unfair-Trade Tariffs Continue
Federal agency finds that lifting 2019 sanctions would cause “material injury” to domestic manufacturers.
Brazil Natural Stone Exports 2024: $1.2 billion
Shipments to the United States account for more than 56% of last year’s total.
Taekyung Group Acquires Lion Chemtech
Deal involves Korean surfaces manufacturer.
Stone Boosts Southeast Asia Trade Show
First addition of stone for ASEAN Ceramics helps increase attendance by 65%.
California Legislature to Consider Silicosis Bill
Silicosis Training, Outreach and Prevention (STOP) Act aimed at shop safety certification, tracking.
Study: Silicosis Missed in Early Diagnoses
More awareness of lung disease is needed during initial screening of patients.
