For granite, marble, all natural stones, engineered stones and quartz countertops, Weha has taken steel rodding and encapsulated it with eight-strand, premium, true-grade fiberglass and then reinforced it with carbon fiberglass.

Polycor has put much research and development into the creation of a new thin stone technology in response to changing design trends.

Crossville, Inc.'s "Laminam by Crossville" line has unveiled the Oxide Collection, a metallic-look porcelain panel product ideal for skinning walls, doors, countertops and custom applications in both commercial and residential settings.