Formica Corporation has announced three new appointments to its executive leadership team: Steve DeMay, vice president of sales; Amy Gath, vice president of marketing; and Raul Rosado, vice president and chief legal counsel. Each new associate will oversee his or her respective department in the company’s North American business operation while also lending insight to the overall business of the global Formica® brand.

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In conjunction with Architectural Digest, celebrated architect Juergen Mayer H. and Wallpaper* Magazine, Caesarstone  will participate in an array of activities at this year’s Art Basel Miami Beach from December 5-8.

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Building an overhang support can be pretty difficult without the knowledge, skill, or experience with there construction and design. Having the know how about overhangs can really save time, money, and resources.

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The MIA is conducting a Fabricator Benchmarking Survey to assist fabricators benchmark their performance against other fabricators. This year, the MIA is inviting ALL natural stone fabricators (MIA members and non-MIA members alike) to participate in this survey for FREE.

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Sink & Glue Warehouse introduces Blanco Silgranit 2 with over 80 models stocked

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From calls to our customer service department and the comments in online discussion boards, Formica Corporation has noticed there is quite a bit confusion regarding whether laminate countertops can be paired with undermount sinks.  The answer – a resounding yes!

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Perkins + Will implemented a multi-faceted provision to provide a sustainable, patient-centered practice at the new Piedmont Hospital in Newnan. Comfort, Flexibility and Safety balanced with Innovation, function and Inspiration is supported throughout the design and solid surface tops made of HI-MACS® are strong and hygienic satisfying strict healthcare requirements in every way. The material is certified and locally sourced which supports to maintain a conservative budget and the specifics of higher level quality and cost-effectiveness.

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For three years running, Gemstone has added multiple sinks to its already expansive line of solid surface sinks.  What’s new for 2014?  Round!  Round sinks are in.  “We have had a lot of inquiries over the last year for round sinks and lavatory bowls that are easy to install to meet ADA requirements.

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Each week Integra acquires and hand matches the latest samples on the market to add to our already robust collection of matched countertops. We also strive to verify existing older matches that may have changed over the years to provide the best possible QA on the market.

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Whether you’re a novice or experienced professional looking to enhance your design or business skills or add to your credentials through NKBA certification; or a student striving to break into the industry, NKBA’s innovative new approach to Learning & Professional Development is perfect for you. You can browse courses three ways:

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Formica Corporation, a global leader in surfacing design and innovation, expands its solid surfacing collection in 2013 with 14 new patterns designed to complement and coordinate with a variety of Formica® brand surfacing products ... a concept we call Colorbox. The new quartz-like, stone and contemporary patterns are designed to inspire.

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Integra Adhesives USA Inc.  is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Monika Gasior as Mid-West Territory Manager.

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Instructions for using our new Flex Charts by Integra Adhesive.

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October 2013 – The impressive Jamia Mosque Sultania and Education Centre in the mill town of Brierfield, Lancashire, United Kingdom, is now complete following a ten year design and build project and an investment of GBP 3.5 million from the local Muslim community. The new building, by architect Mr. Al-Samairre of Archi- Structure, Baildon, West Yorkshire, is now one of the largest mosques in Lancashire serving up to 2000 worshippers. The interior decoration honours the past by using many traditional materials while also embracing modern methods of construction and advanced, high-performance materials such as DuPont™ Corian® high-tech surface.

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The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has added another partner program that benefits its members. In partnering with Intersect Insurance Services to offer a worksite health benefits program, the MIA has offered an endorsed program long desired by MIA members. Jeff Handley, MIA's Member Relations Manager says, "This program, backed by Allstate Benefits and administered by Intersect Insurance, is a member exclusive offering, designed to provide peace of mind to employees in the natural stone industry. Any time we can add value to MIA membership, we try to take advantage of it and extend that value to our members."

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