In recent years, a wave of litigation has emerged nationwide alleging that manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of certain stone slab products bear liability for occupational silicosis suffered by downstream fabricators.
Cosentino, a global leader in the production of sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, has announced a new three-year exclusive partnership with KB Home, making the company the sole countertop provider across KB Home’s 49 markets nationwide.
Law firm Brayton Purcell LLP announced Feb. 18 that it has secured nearly $200 million in verdicts and settlements for countertop fabrication workers diagnosed with accelerated silicosis linked to crystalline silica artificial stone.
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.
TISE 2026 in Las Vegas proved to be another successful event for the stone industry, even as a major winter storm along the East Coast created significant travel headaches for attendees and exhibitors alike. The storm, which hit not only the Northeast but also parts of the southern U.S., forced many attendees to adjust their travel plans. Some arrived a day early, others came late, and some had to find alternative routes to get to the show.
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), North America’s largest and most prestigious trade show dedicated to kitchen and bath design, announced the winners of the annual Best of KBIS Awards. Sponsored by LUXE Interiors + Design, the industry’s premier awards program celebrates the visionaries driving the latest trends and cutting-edge products, recognizing innovation, elegance, sustainability and all-around excellence.
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