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ISFA On-Site Training
ISFA can train your people with your own equipment at your own shop. Solid surface as well as quartz/ granite training are available. Contact us to find out more email info@isfanow.org or call (412) 487-3207. |
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Check out the Latest Countertops & Architectural Surfaces Buyers' Guide issue |
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ISFA MEMBERS Nominations for the 2018 ISFA Awards Are Now Open!
Acknowledge those who have made a difference in the industry today... |
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Solid Surface Training Class in Texas Now Open for Registration
ISFA Solid Surface Training offers fabrication instruction including products, safety, tooling, installation & manufacturer requirements. It is approved by all major solid surface manufacturers.
DATE: Sept. 11-13
LOCATION: San Antonio, Texas (GECKO SSS).
Click Here for More Info. |
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INTERESTED IN ISFA MEMBERSHIP? |
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ISFA 2018 Annual Conference Promises Education, Networking & Fun
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ISFA's Annual Conference will once again return to the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel in Cancun Oct. 23-26.
Join us to network, participate in forward-thinking learning opportunities, hear about
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new products, processes and techniques, and celebrate the growth and success of the surfacing industry!
Attendees will enjoy speakers such as Aaron Crowley, of Crowley's Granite Concepts and author of
Less Chaos More Cash, and Ted Janusz, reknowned professional keynote speaker. In addition, attendees will be the first to view new products and services in our “New Product Round-Up” competition, and conference specials will be offered. Suppliers will present 7 minute timed presentations, and attendees will vote on “Best New Product” and “Best Presentation.” Roundtable style dialog and chances to gain insight from some of the best in the industry are also on the menu in the beautiful warm location of Cancun.
Attendee fees include all hotel accommodations, all food and beverage (including alcohol), all education and networking sessions, and the annual awards ceremony. Each day of the event provides equal parts education and enjoyment. Attendee registration is $1599, and guest (spouse or significant other) registration is $799. To learn more or to register CLICK HERE. |
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Thanks to Our Presenting Sponsor: |
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And All of our Conference Sponsors: |
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Duties on Chinese Quartz Products Appear Likely, Expert Predicts Price Increases and Slower Growth
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On May 31 the US International Trade Commission announced that it found reason to believe the US quartz countertop industry has been materially injured by imports of low cost Chinese imports being sold at less than fair value. As a result, the US Department of Commerce will continue its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, with a preliminary countervailing duty decision due on July 11 and a preliminary antidumping duty determination due on Sept. 24.
China is a major source of quartz slab used in the fabrication of engineered stone countertops. "In 2017, the country accounted for about half of the total used in the US," reports Freedonia Group analyst Matthew Hurley. Since 2012, US imports of quartz slab have surged in response to the robust growth in the US engineered stone countertop market. "During this time," says Hurley, "Chinese producers have taken considerable market share away from the leading producers."
The antidumping claim was made by U.S. quartz producer, Cambria, who filed paperwork with the government in an effort to show that China was subsidizing quartz products and selling them in the United States at around 25 percent of their fair market value. Over the past five years demand for quartz has risen immensely, but according to Hurley, "If antidumping and countervailing duties are imposed as expected, this will have an immediate impact on average slab prices.This will slow engineered stone countertop market growth in area terms to some degree." |
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Park Industries Celebrates 10 Years' of Holding Digital Stoneworking Expos Around North America
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Park Industries’ is celebrating 10 years of Digital Stoneworking Expos (DSE) that are geared toward educating fabricators and helping them to evolve their shops. The recent DSE in Denver, CO drew in a crowd of about 100 stone fabricators from around the country. Countertop fabricators and professionals from across North America gathered for an education on increasing efficiency and maximizing profitability. The two-day event was full of shop tours, real stories from fabricators with metrics, and lively discussion on the digital fabrication process.The tour of four local fabrication shops the day before the DSE gave attendees the chance to watch Park machines in action and opened up the discussion on different digital fabrication techniques. Park invites industry experts and thought leaders to the event to discuss how digital technology has transformed countertop processing Attendees walk away from the DSE with more information to make strong business improvements at their fabrication shops. The next Digital Stoneworking Expo is scheduled for Aug. 23 In Maine. CLICK HERE to learn more about it and register.
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ISFA Offers Full-Day Countertops Symposium at IWF
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ISFA will once again offer a full-day symposium in conjunction with The International Woodworking |
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Fair (IWF). The Countertops& Architectural Surfaces Symposium is a full day educational event focused on the countertop and surfacing needs of the woodworking industry that runs from 9am to 5pm on August 21.
Speakers will present on a variety of topics ranging from Project Estimating and Bidding, to New Material and Tooling for Fabrication, to Logistics, and Labor Resourcing. Each Speaker will provide interactive content, resources to take home, and a Q&A session. The Countertops & Architectural Surfaces Symposium is geared toward Business Owners and Management teams accountable for their organizations structure, strategic planning, and P&L responsibility. Each speaker/topic will address a strategy for bottom line improvement. Click Here for more information.
Thanks to our Sponsors:
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Not Going to the Countertops Symposium but Still Interested in Networking with Your Peers? Join ISFA at a Networking Event Hosted by Cosentino
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Join us for cocktails, hors d'oevres, giveaways and door prizes on the eventing of August 21, the night before the IWF show floor opens, at 5pm, at the Cosentino Center in Atlanta. Transportation will be |
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KOHLER Offers Neoroc Cairn® Sinks
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With soft French curves, the Cairn sink offers transitional style to suit contemporary and traditional kitchens alike.
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The Cairn sink is made of KOHLER Neoroc® a matte-finish composite material designed for extreme durability and unmatched beauty. Richly colored to complement any countertop, Neoroc resists scratches, stains, and fading and is highly heat- and impact-resistant. This sink includes a rack for the large basin to keep the surface looking new. It a is 33-1/2 x 18-5/16 x 9-1/2 in. undermount kitchen sink with a large/medium double-blow and sink rack. It's available in Matte Black, Matte Brown, Matte Taupe and Matte Gray. Click Here for more information.
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Glue Warehouse Expands Seam-It Adhesives Line
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Glue Warehouse offers color-matched adhesives for more than 5,100 surfaces. The company's Seam-It line of adhesives has added 70 brands to its color match charts, bringing the total number of brand matches to 112 in 65 stocked colors. |
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With eight fully stocked U.S. warehouse locations, more information can be found at www.gluewarehouse.com. |
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Livingstone Launches Dozens of Solid Surface Colors
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US Surfaces has released more than three dozen new colors of Livingstone Solid Surface for 2018. The colors are part of the company's SmartPalette™ |
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SALEM Stone Offers Variety of Stone Fabrication Supplies
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SALEM Stone is a single source for all stone fabrication tooling, supplies and equipment. Its comprehensive line of products includes CNC diamond and polish wheels in a variety of profiles, core |
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drills, finger bits, saw blades, polishing pads, in-line polishing wheels, tool holders and more from brands, exclusive to the company, such as BDT®, KDrills and CUDA™. SALEM also offers performance and value with its MAKO™, The Patriot™ – made in the USA, and Yellow Devil™ series of resin polishing wheels for in-line polishers. It also has MAKO™ bridge saw blades and Hat Trick™ 3-step, hybrid, wet/dry polishing pads. Other offerings include bridge saws, CNC work centers, material handling equipment, in-line polishers, robotics and more! For more information CLICK HERE. |
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