Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alpine Sales, Inc., a Columbia, South Carolina based wholesale distributor to the building and remodeling industry. Alpine Sales distributes decorative surfaces, post formed countertops, lacquers and stains, and hardware.

Cosentino and Stone Systems of NJ have partnered with the renowned Rockwell Group, the architecture and design firm led by David Rockwell, for the group’s recently launched program, DineOut NYC. The program, in coordination with the NYC Hospitality Alliance, helps restaurants and bars located in diverse neighborhoods across the five boroughs safely reopen for outdoor dining with an adaptable and modular outdoor dining system. 

Marazzi’s new Coastal Effects recently received the “Best Product Design” award from Oceanside Glass & Tile.  Launched in Spring of 2020, the Coast Effects collection lives up to Marazzi’s reputation as the style leader in tile.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced today plans for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in February are moving forward to include a new omni-experience format. KBIS, which is the largest North American trade show dedicated to the kitchen and bath market, is scheduled for February 9-11, 2021, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. In addition to the onsite experience in Orlando, KBIS 2021 is expanding its presence through the integration of a new live virtual program over the three-day event to provide attendees access to exclusive show content all-year long.

BLANCO is a winner of the David Weekley Homes 16th annual National Preferred Partner Award. The prestigious honor recognizes field and manufacturing partners that have consistently operated at world-class levels, as determined by the home builder’s supplier evaluation platform. David Weekley Homes is one of the nation’s largest privately-held home builders.

The Weha "Monkey" Pads are 4" Velcro backed Quartz Face,surface polishing pads designed specifically to repair the surface of quartz and engineered stone. 

Very Simple Kitchen is an innovative design brand which combines industrial style and simple forms, with careful attention paid to the use of colors, materials and finishings. The project was born in Bologna, inspired by the minimalism and straight lines of Italy’s industrial heritage.
Its aim is to reinvent the traditional kitchen by turning it into a space which is more practical, intuitive and flexible.

LATICRETE, a leading manufacturer of globally-proven construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Eric Pucilowski, Robert Smith and Brett Spencer to Regional Vice President of Sales, allowing each to serve their respective region with greater authority and deliver tailored customer service to their clients. Pucilowski will oversee the sales division for the North-Eastern Region and Canada, Smith will operate in the South-Eastern Region and Spencer will be responsible for the areas of the Western Region.

A Stoke-on-Trent manufacturer has teamed up with NHS Trusts around the UK to create bespoke memorial installations in their hospitals to commemorate the impact of Coronavirus on the country.

Today, Wilsonart announced a new collection, The Connected Collection, available in their boutique Virtual Design Library (VDL). Based on a “separate but connected” story, Wilsonart’s in-house designers drew inspiration from the exploration of how individual surface designs with threads of similarities can work beautifully together in a choreographed manner, while also able to stand on their own in a given space, resulting in breakthrough looks.