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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As housing sales have begun to improve, architects report that they are finding more homeowners inquiring about home improvements, and especially kitchens and bathrooms. They’re the last spaces to be downsized when the economy struggles, and the first to be upgraded with new trends, products, and materials when it rebounds, according to Kermit Baker, chief economist for the American Institute of Architects (AIA). For details, we talked with Baker about the results of AIA’s recent “Home Design Trends” survey.

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EOS Surfaces has expanded availability of its copper-infused antimicrobial surface, Cupron Enhanced EOS, by partnering with five new distributors: Wilsonart (Temple, Texas), Web-Don (Charlotte, N.C.), ISG (Sterling, Va.), Fessenden Hall (Pennsauken, N.J.), and Compi Distributors (Arnold, Mo.).

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Rugged, solid-surface material stands up to demanding public restroom conditions. However, the solid- surface sink system to specify depends on restroom trafficm typical visitor profile, and likelihood of vandalism.

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Metals, Bison Built, Computer Bracket Solutions) pledged to donate a portion of all of their proceeds to the Leukemia Society, the largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer, in order to aid in research about the disease that ravages so many lives and leaves so many families grieving their loved ones each year. We did this to commemorate the amazing life led by one very special man, Bill Kendall, father of one of our employees, Shannon Kendall. Bill passed earlier this year, after fighting a long battle with CLL, or Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

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Sink and Glue Warehouse is pleased to announce the successful launch of its new website and expanded sink program that now includes a handmade line of small radius and farmhouse style sinks. We are also proud to offer an American made series of classic stainless steel sinks known as Blue Steel™.

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The highly durable and extremely versatile solid surface material HI-MACS has been used extensively in the high profile refurbishment of the five storey Students Union in a listed building on the 180 year old Newcastle University campus.

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These one-of-a-Kind Caesarstone pieces have been created by WHDD Designers for DIEM 2013. The unique creations have been created by various artist using caesarstone as the material.

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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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