Imports remain strong for quartz surfaces.

Summer’s dog days slow shipments.

China out of the quartz scene, but others pick up the slack.

Laser-measuring company notes those with a decade or more with the company.

Longtime company manager of stone/glass/metal division heads for U.S. operation.

More than 60 attend Tennessee stone-industry study tour last month.

Brings nearly two decades of trade-show and surface-industry experience.

Now one of “Best of the World” by global B Lab movement.

Israeli surfaces manufacturer runs tougher roads elsewhere with Chinese quartz competition in year’s second quarter.

Special area for stone quarries and suppliers set for Las Vegas in January.