Swenson Stone Consultants, a global leader in stone consulting and supply to architects and building owners, is pleased to announce the hiring of Edward Eglin as vice president and director of business development. With 22 years of experience in architecture and construction, Eglin brings his extensive industry knowledge, experience and relationships to the company.
Xiamen Stone Fair 2022 will take place from July 30th to August 2nd -- both online and onsite. Covering a total space of 162,000 square meters, the show is planned as eight exhibition areas: Domestic Stone Area, Machinery & Tools Area, International Area, Artificial Stone Area, Outdoor Area, Design Area, Media Area and Natural Stone Varieties Collection.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) – the world's leading association for the kitchen and bath industry has released its midyear 2022 Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook. While both inflation and mortgage rate increases have impacted the segment, the overall annual forecast still represents a double-digit increase over 2021.
Park Industries invites countertop fabricators from across North America to join them in Greensboro, NC, as their Digital Stoneworking Expo (DSE) returns on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. This will be the second “DSE” of 2022 after a successful fabricator-packed event in Denver, CO, this past June.
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched SPARTACOTE® PRIME-N-GO™, a versatile, two-part epoxy primer that simplifies the installation process by eliminating the need for mechanical preparation such as grinding and/or shot blasting. As the first primer of its type for use in the resinous coatings line at Laticrete, this new solution creates a strong bond to the substrate, enhancing the overall adhesion of the system on smooth, non-porous and non-absorptive surfaces. SPARTACOTE PRIME-N-GO also allows for a quicker project turnaround, eliminates dust, debris and waste on the job site and delivers superior durability.
Emser Tile, leading designer, marketer and producer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone, was named 21st on Selling Power magazine’s 2022 list of the 50 Best Companies to Sell For. This follows last year’s ranking of 24th and 28th in 2020, on the overall list.
Nemo Tile + Stone, provider of high-performance, design-driven surface materials, celebrating over 100 years of business, has announced the acquisition of Tile Market of Delaware. Marking the brand’s second acquisition, following the November 2021 acquisition of Modern Stone Consulting, Nemo Tile + Stone seeks to broaden its retail footprint within the East Coast markets.
Some customers are showing a reluctance to go forward with projects due to the higher costs and delays associated with material shortages, as well as higher interest rates, according to NAHB.
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