Manufacturer Found Mainly Liable in Silicosis Case
California jury cites Caesarstone 69.1% responsible in $67.7 million award.
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Up-to-the-minute reports on what’s going on with stone, other hard surfaces and allied industries.
CalOSHA Offers New Tentative Silica Regs
Rules would now require fabricators safety data sheets and X-ray analysis of many materials.
Women Who Rock Honor Rigon
Natrional sales director for OHM International receives Female Leadership Award for 2026.
Feds Seek $290M Over Customs Violations
Civil suit alleges fraud by California-based importer of natural and man-made stone.
Cal/OSHA Should Clarify Standards: NSI
Proposed rules should have clear scientific basis, and distinguish between natural and man-made stone.
Congress Takes on Silicosis
Proposed legislation would fund education and treatment concerning the fatal lung disease.
ISFA Proposing California Fab Licensing
Petition filed with state workplace-safety board would set up process, backed with real-time evidence from up to 300 shops.
Brazilian Natural Stone Expands Focus Beyond U.S.
Early 2027 targets include buyers in Eastern Europe, plus with trade shows in São Paulo and Xiamen.
Hieb Now a “Stone Master”
Natural Stone Institute CEO receives honor during the Marmomac trade avent.
BB Industries Taps New President/CEO
Anthony Kulik joins the Tennessee-based stone tool/supplies distributor.
