Polycor Group Changes Top Management
Patrick Perus steps down as CEO/president of Polycor after 20 years with the world’s largest quarrier.
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Stone Update’s Most-Read Articles for 2023
Silicosis concerns, Caesarstone’s restructuring, India quartz-surface tariffs lead the list.
Biesse Acquires GMM Group
€72 million cash deal includes GMM, Vaelloni, Techni Waterjet; will close in mid-February.
Australia to Ban Engineered Stone in 2024
Fabrication of manufactured surfaces with crystalline-silica content will cease on July 1.
California Adopts Tougher Silica Standards
Wet fabrication, more employee health oversight will go into effect by year’s end.
Caesarstone to Shutter U.S. Factory
Georgia plant to close next month as part of surfacing company’s restructuring.
California Silica Rules Headed for Vote
State workplace-safety standards board will consider “emergency action” on Thursday.
Australian Regulators Urge Ban on Engineered Stone
Government officials to decide on action by year’s end.
U.S. Customs Upholds More China Quartz Actions
Federal agency finds evidence of transshipping from Vietnam, Taiwan.
U.S. Ceramic Tile Use Down in First-Half 2023
Imports and domestic production off from last year.
