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Welcome to ISFA's refreshed Surfacing News! |
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Here at ISFA, we take a lot of pride in what we do and how we do it. That's why we felt it was time for a refresh—a more creative approach to our content and its design. We've made some great strides with our magazine,
Countertops & Architectural Surfaces, and right here in our newsletter, Surfacing News. We hope you enjoy what have always been fantastic sources for information about the manufactured surfacing industry. Read on and let us know what you think!
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Countertops & Architectural Surfaces Out Now! |
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This newsletter isn't the only thing that got a makeover! You won't want to miss the latest edition of
Countertops & Architectural Surfaces magazine—coming at you with a fresh new design. This issue is all about tips, troubleshooting and industry trends. Check it out today and you can:
- Sharpen your workflow with latest in cutting solutions and tooling (page 16)
- Read a powerful viewpoint on sustainabilty and the economy (page 32)
- Catch up on all the latest industry news, including a supply chain update (page 20)
- Study up on some educational opportunities that can help you stay on top (page 12)
- Discover a compelling perspective on today's challenging labor market (page 51)
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Case Study: A Home Away From Home in the Canadian Great Lakes Featuring Neolith |
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Located on the banks of Lake Huron, one of the five Canadian Great Lakes just an hour away from London, Ontario, is this incredible 1,600 square meter second home right in the heart of the countryside.
Hardly the typical holiday home, this lakeside “cabin” is used year-round by the owners as an enjoyable getaway for three generations.
Aiming to create a contemporary durable, versatile and low-maintenance space with an attractive and surprising look, Neolith was chosen for the interior and exterior.
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The home was designed by Mark Bullivant and Johan Basson, SAOTA (Cape Town, South Africa), in collaboration with Steven Cooper and Phil Sharron from matter architectural studio inc. (London, Ontario).
The entire external surface of the home was paneled using Ceramitex with Neolith Strata Argentum in combination with the jet black Neolith Nero Zimbabwe. |
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The inside of the home was cladded with Neolith as well: the floors, bathrooms, kitchen ceiling, several hallways and the stairs going up three stories. The interior color palette is a subtle representation of the exterior with a strategic balance between light and dark tones.
Neolith was chosen for this project because of its aesthetic similarity to the elements found in nature yet the added advantage lies in its durability, versatility and sustainability. This makes it a modern and practical choice for all sorts of residential applications.
For more case studies featuring Neolith, click here. |
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Ownership of ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Stone standard transfers to Natural Stone Institute
First issued in 2014, the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard establishes criteria and methods for tracking, measuring, and improving sustainability in the production of natural stone. Since its initial development, the Natural Stone Council has maintained the standard and updated it to ensure continued relevance in the green building space. Read more here.
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ISFA Wraps Modern Surfaces Training Series in June
Have you heard? A new category in manufactured surfaces is emerging; porcelain, sintered stone and ultra-compact—these modern, mineral surfaces—are growing in popularity.
Beginning in April, ISFA partnered with leading manufacturers to provide expert virtual fabrication training for this rising category. Participants who complete the entire six-week course receive a Certificate of Completion. |
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Experts from MSI, Laminam, Crossville, Dekton by Cosentino, Corian Endura, Lapitec and Daltile's Panoramic were on hand to offer step-by-step best practices for fabrication of these materials. Trainers remained available for Q&A sessions as well.
The final training session will be held June 3 with a recap session scheduled for June 10.
If you missed the live sessions, fear not! ISFA is making the recorded sessions available online. Find more information on how you can take advantage of this training series here. |
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Saddle Up for This Year's Annual Conference! |
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Let's horse around together at Rancho de los Caballeros in sunny Arizona for the ISFA Annual Conference! Our destination is a luxury dude ranch offering the comforts of a resort plus all the on-the-range activities a wannabe cowboy or cowgirl ever wanted. Registration includes accommodations, meals, a welcome reception, speakers and educational opportunities, and—of course—a hayride and a cowboy cookout. Giddy up and reserve your spot today!
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