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Quartz/ Stone Training Hosted by Regent Stone
These four-day events are divided into to portions, and each portion can be attended individually, or they can be taken together. The first two days are focused on basic fabrication techniques, and the second two days cover repairs.

Upcoming Classes:
In Virgina Beach, Va.
March 7-10

May 16-19
Sept. 19-22
Dec. 5-8

For more information contact the ISFA office at (412) 487-3207
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Upcoming Industry Events

KBIS 2017
Jan. 10-12
Orlando, Fla.

Int'l Builders Show
Jan. 10-12
Orlando, Fla.

The Int'l Surface Event
Jan. 17-20
Las Vegas, Nev.

Park Industries Digital Stoneworking Expo
Feb. 16
Austin. Texas
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2016
Thanks To You
The holidays are upon us, which means another year has nearly passed. It has been an amazing year for us here at ISFA, and we hope for all of you as well. As the year winds down, we hope you are able to enjoy time off with your family and friends.

If you did not get a chance to attend one of the many ISFA events held this year, you really missed out on some great chances for improving your business and making new friends in the industry. However, we hope you will get involved in 2017, as we have numerous offerings being developed at this very moment.

The coming 2017 promises to be another year of improvement for the association, and also hopefully for your business. Things seem a little uncertain at the moment, but as we come together further as a nationa and and industry, we hopethings will continue to go well. While the end of the year is a time for making plans for the future, please also remember it is a time of year in which we rejoice in the spirit of peace, prosperity and good will, and celebrate with family and friends. Try to balance your priorities and find a little time to relax and rejuvenate for the coming year.

In the spirit of giving, if you are not receiving the printed version of ISFA's Countertops & Architectural Surfaces magazine and you reside in the United States, we invite you all to sign up to receive a free domestic subscription (while supplies last).

We look forward to working with you in the coming year, and please feel free to contact us to let us know how we can better serve you.

And so in the spirit of the season, we wish you all a safe and happy holidasy full of joy and fellowship.

Sincerely,

The ISFA Staff and Board of Directors
Industry News

US SURFACE WAREHOUSE ANNOUNCES VADARA EXPANSION

In 2016 US Surface Warehouse opened its first Vadara Quartz market in Los Angeles. The initial launch was a success and the company has announced the addition of four more distribution centers, bringing
the total to five in less than 1 year. The distribution centers are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and Atlanta, with the Philadelphia metro center open soon. 2017 expansion plans are in place and by early next year US Surface Warehouse will have the ability to service the entire U.S. market, with fast, efficient delivery and solid customer service. For more information regarding Vadara call 1-866-433-2229 or visit www.vadaraquartz.com.

Cosentino Wins Award from The Home Depot

Cosentino Group, a producer and distributor of natural stone, quartz, recycled and architectural surfaces, was honored with the 2016 Home Depot Supplier of the Year Award during the retailer’s annual

supplier conference at its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Suppliers that have gone above and beyond in their collaboration with The Home Depot were recognized, including Cosentino for its continued commitment to product innovation, speed to market and collaborative spirit with The Home Depot’s business model in North America.“This award is the merit recognition of a collaboration from multiple divisions across Cosentino, including product innovation and design, manufacturing, logistics, account management, sales and marketing,” said Lorenzo Marquez, VP of Marketing for Cosentino North America.Cosentino has been doing business with The Home Depot for nearly 20 years; this award represents a significant milestone for the company. More information is available at www.cosentino.com.

The International Surface Event Releases Comprehensive Event Brochures

Now released, The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES I StonExpo/Marmomac I TileExpo Comprehensive Brochures! Discover the world of opportunity that awaits you at TISE 2017.TISE offers tailored networking for professionals in the floorcovering, stone and tile industry. The show allows attendees to discover, ask questions, get inspired, build relationships, see brand new product launches, discover trends for 2017, get assistance in product selections, meet directly with manufacturers and suppliers, see, touch and feel equipment, products and services.TISE also offers tailored education for professionals. The show offers numerous opportunities to hear from experts, get hands-on training and understanding of products and product installations directly from leading manufacturers and suppliers, specialty associations and industry experts. Click here to read the eBooks or Click here to register .

Solidsurface.com Named AmongTop 300 B2B E-commerce Websites

SolidSurface.com an online source where numerous brands, colors and sizes of solid surface can be purchased, has been named by Internet Retailer and B2BeCommerceWorld.com as one of the top 300 B2B e-commerce companies for the second consecutive year. The online company has impressively been ranked 39th in the Hardware/Home Improvement Industry. Additionally, Internet Retailermagazine has also recognized SolidSurface.com as a Top 1,000 general e-commerce website, not just B2B, for the past four years.B2B E-Commerce companies in the Hardware/Home Improvement category are expected to grow by 28 percent, to more than $13 billion, up from $10 billion last year, mainly because of the continued strength of the housing market. Moreover, consumer spending on furniture and furnishings exceeded the 3.4 percent growth rate in overall U.S. consumer spending in 2015. SolidSurface.com itself has grown 30.8 percent in 2016. It’s customer base is now roughly two-thirds commercial and B2B made up of commercial and B2B customers including countertop fabricators, architects and designers, sign makers, residential and commercial remodelers and other professionals.
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Product News
Lackmond Stone Introduces New Beast Pro+ Bridge Saw Blade
Lackmond Stone introduced the new Beast Pro+ Bridge Saw Blade. The blade is designed with a specific pattern diamond technology that allows for the maximum placement of diamond on the cutting edge at all times.This results in a fast, clean and consistent
performance from the first to the final cut. According to the company the blade is suitable for cutting granite, engineered stone and other natural stone. Its new segment design and configuration allows for reduced chipping and a quieter operation. It is equipped with a large 25mm segment height for extended life. The blades are also reportedly fast, aggressive and consistent. They are available in 12-in. through 20-in. sizes and are designed to be used wet.
Gluewarehouse Offers Seam-It Adhesives
Gluewarehouse.com offers theSeam-It line of adhesives to fabricators across the United States. This acrylic adhesive, formulated by SciGrip Smarter Adhesive Solutions, is manufactured in the United States and
provides great matches for the most popular colors of solid surface, quartz and natural stone materials using an optimized system for reducing the number of glue colors needed. Each Seam-it glue match has been assigned a unique Match Factor simplifying the matching process and helping to eliminate waste. It is complimented with a line of accessories including mixing tips, dispensers and undermount sink installation kits. With eight fully stocked warehouse locations, a full look at the product line can be viewed at www.gluewarehouse.com.
Revere Expands Granite Sink Line

As a result of its partnership with Schock GmbH, Revere has added four new models and two new colors (Taupe

and Almond) to its Granite Sink Line.This brings the line to a total of 20 models all of which come in seven colors. Revere granite sinks are stain and odor resistant and easy to clean. The very durable material is made from 80 percent natural quartz, so these sinks can endure everyday wear and tear - resisting smudges, scratches - and even heavier impacts. Revere granite sinks are also heat resistant up to 535 degrees F. The nonporous ultrafine nanostructure of the sinks prevent foods, liquids and bacteria from sticking to the surface for hygiene protection. The granite colors won't fade thanks to the proprietary UV-stable technology. For more information visit www.RevereSinks.com.
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