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The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) presented a shop licensing and certification program to California workplace safety regulators, positioning the industry-led proposal as a practical alternative to a physician-backed petition calling for an outright ban on engineered stone fabrication in the state.

California's Silicosis Training, Outreach and Prevention (STOP) Act, the most aggressive state-level regulation targeting silica exposure in the stone countertop fabrication industry, took full effect on January 1, 2026, after Governor Gavin Newsom signed it into law on October 13, 2025.

Dry-Treat demonstrated how to prep and seal quartzite for a successful installation.

Geoffrey Gran of The Countertop Factory (TCF) Midwest & Southwest and Robert Wiemann of Sarto Countertops in Saint Marys, KS, shared insight into how they navigated a path of expansion.

The Best of NeoCon awards ceremony takes place on the morning of Monday, June 8, 2026, at The Mart in Chicago, IL, and officially kicks off NeoCon 2026, which runs June 8th to 10th (with a new Preview Day on June 7th). Competing for Gold, Silver and Best of Competition honors, alongside distinctions for Innovation, Sustainability and Business Impact, 2026 winners will join an esteemed lineup of past honorees, including leaders like Andreu World, Davis Furniture, HALCON, Haworth and Momentum. 

Fabricators from New Mexico and the surrounding region participated for a day of education, networking and live demonstrations.

The Ogun State government has sealed African Refractory and Allied Products Limited, an Indian-operated quartz processing company, following allegations that workers contracted silicosis on the job and that multiple employees have died from the disease.

Celebrating its 28th year, Women in Construction Week honors and promotes the integral role of women in the construction industry.

For the third consecutive year, FreePower has been awarded Best-of-KBIS -- this time for FreePower for Countertop 2, the company’s most advanced wireless charging platform ever. 

The strategically positioned facility marks a milestone in the continued growth of Aeterna and Anatolia’s operations in Canada.