America is experiencing a housing affordability crisis. For millions of families, the dream of homeownership is drifting further out of reach. Politicians across the spectrum say they want to fix this problem. One trade case under consideration by the government could drive home costs even higher.
U.S. countertop material imports collapsed in February 2026, with total customs value falling to $230.3 million — a 29.2% drop from February 2025 and a marked acceleration from January's 14.5% year-over-year decline.
Fabricators testifying Tuesday before the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington will warn that proposed tariffs or quotas on imported quartz surface products, commonly used for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities, would harm small businesses and American jobs, drive up costs for consumers and limit product choice at a time when housing affordability remains under significant pressure.
Quartz and quartzite. The names are close enough that the terms get used interchangeably across showrooms, spec sheets, and design consultations. It's an understandable confusion, but it creates real problems, because these two materials behave nothing alike. Understanding what separates them at the structural level helps everyone in the chain, from specifier to fabricator to end user, make better decisions and avoid preventable failures.
Cambria, the leading producer of uniquely pure, American-made quartz surfaces, proudly announces its participation in The International Surface Event (TISE) at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, January 27–29. Join Cambria at booth #4523 to experience its premium quartz products and innovations, connect with industry leaders, and explore how Cambria has been elevating the surface industry for 25 years.
LX Hausys, the South Korean-based building materials manufacturer, is betting big on sustainability and domestic production as it prepares to launch new quartz surface technologies in 2026, company executives said. The company, part of the LG Group, operates three Viatera quartz manufacturing lines and one HI-MACS solid surface line at its Georgia facility, making it the only U.S. manufacturer producing both quartz and solid surface materials domestically.
LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, is highlighting Cloud Ridge, a refined quartz surface within its Viatera Suprema Collection. Introduced earlier this year at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Cloud Ridge has been thoughtfully enhanced to offer greater depth and complexity, making it a compelling surface choice for both residential and commercial interiors.
LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, hosted an exclusive preview event July 16, 2025 to celebrate the opening of its new showroom and warehouse in Charlotte, NC. The event welcomed local designers, fabricators, distributors and trade professionals for a first look at the thoughtfully designed space and its range of U.S.-made Viatera quartz surface products.
Presented annually by Design Journal, the ADEX (Awards for Design Excellence) Awards recognize superior product design across the architecture and design industry. Scandi Blue stood out among its competition for the quartz’s striking aesthetics, inspired by the sapphire blue water which flows between the rugged cliffs of the Norwegian Fjords.
