Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, recently launched 170.5 Sound & Crack Isolation Mat, a high-performance acoustical underlayment system that muffles impact noises through ceramic tiles, stone and other hard surfacing materials. The 170.5 Sound & Crack Isolation Mat is a Greenguard-certified, 5-millimeter-thick rubberized membrane comprised of 88.5% post-consumer recycled materials that helps prevent the transmission of substrate cracks of up to 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) from transferring to the finished floor. It is also equipped with anti-microbial technology for added peace of mind both during and after the installation process.
Neolith has launched a new digital platform: Neolith Virtual Experience. This powerful new tool brings its collection of over 50 colors and finishes from the showroom direct to the customer home.
Registration is now open for the 2021 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The annual event, which is owned by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), is the largest North American trade destination for kitchen and bath industry professionals. It, along with the International Builders’ Show (IBS), is one of the pillars for the annual three-day event known as Design & Construction Week. This year’s show is scheduled for Feb. 9 to 11 in Orlando, Fla.
The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for another home through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The R.I.S.E. program builds specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. To date, Natural Stone Institute members have been involved in thirty completed homes.
Based on significant enhancements to its automated tooling product offering and additional employees, BB Industries is releasing a dedicated 2021 automated tooling catalog. The catalog, to be released in fall 2020, includes new vendors Apexx, Flexijet and Coldspring, joining valued partner vendors BVC, Diamut, and IMS. New products include tooling for 5-axis saws, CNC routers, and inline polishers.
As consumers are more frequently engaging in home improvement projects while homebound during Covid, Daltile’s new “peel-and-stick” mosaics are enjoying strong sales. Daltile’s SimplyStick Mosaix collection empowers homeowners to DIY install beautiful mosaic backsplashes, walls, or feature walls — quickly and easily, with professional looking results.
Caesarstone Ltd. announced today entering a transaction for the acquisition of majority ownership in Lioli Ceramica Pvt. Ltd. By entering the global porcelain category, Caesarstone achieves a significant milestone in its Global Growth Acceleration Plan.
The Azimut S6, one of the most recent successes from Azimut Yachts, combines the contemporary elegance of its exterior, designed by Stefano Righini, with Carbon Tech technology which employs carbon fiber in many parts of the boat.
One of the original founders of the American Institute of Kitchen Dealers, now the National Kitchen & Bath Association, Robert L. Wieland died on Aug. 20 in his hometown of Allentown, PA. He was 91.
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