Industry Involved in Stronger CA Silicosis Regs
National Stone Institute among reps in effort to avert banning of specific hard surfaces.
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U.S. Importer Hit with China Quartz Tariffs
Customs decree finds “fritted sand” surfaces evaded antidumping and countervailing duties.
The Number: May 2023
U.S. hard-surface imports in May 2023 totaled $425,216,438 up 16.2% from the previous month.
Engineered Stone: 9.3% Global Annual Growth Through 2027
Industry study predicts overall countertop global-market growth of 4.3% per year.
EU Defines Sintered Stone
New standard includes mineral surface made with vacuum vibro-compression method.
Brazil Gets the Business at Coverings 2023
Exhibitors generate more than $25 million in transactions during April show in Orlando, Fla.
L.A. County Ponders Quartz-Surface Ban
Supervisors considering action; would affect population area of 9.8 million.
China Quartz-Tariff Challenge Withdrawn
Unfair-trade duties from 2019 remain in place; India tariff review still active.
Heerdegen New Cutting Edge President
Firm’s three co-founders shift to strategic roles.
Caesarstone: Major Changes Ahead
Plant closure, inventory reduction part of “comprehensive restructuring” after $3.8 million net loss in first quarter 2023.
