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American Acrylic Adhesives

Ninja-Bond Substrate Bonder (SB), by American Acrylic Adhesives, is a low VOC, advanced epoxy-based substrate bonder offering a 7-9 minute gel time with green strength achieved in 15 minutes with high elasticity and quickset properties. Ninja SB’s high elongation allows for the thermal expansion and contraction of dissimilar materials and is perfect for laminating solid surface, quartz, stone, porcelain, sintered stone and other countertop materials to MDF, plywood, tile backer boards, scrim covered substrates and many other surfaces. Ninja Bond SB is available in 200 mL and 400 mL 1:1 cartridge. For more information visit www.aaaglue.com or check with your local Ninja Glue distributor.

Akrilika

Akrilika released seven new colors in their pure acrylic solid surface collection, the Design series. Five of seven colors are reminiscent to a natural wood with different color tones and hues. They imitate bleached oak, hickory and barnwood, while the other two colors resemble gray and dark shades of marble. Akrilika’s Design series is a collection where the natural aesthetics complements the benefits of a modern innovative material with stain resistance and durability. For more information, visit www.akrilika.com.

BACA Systems

The latest industry trends revolve around designs that include waterfall islands and custom mitered built-up edges. BACA Systems answers those design needs with their dedicated mitering saw, the Miter X 2.0. The Miter X delivers superior edge quality and tighter veins for all your mitering needs. With the larger 25 HP motor and Variable Frequency Drive, the Miter X is built to easily handle ultra-compacts, porcelains and quartzites. The Miter X features Siemens Controls to quickly access online remote support for minimizing costly downtime. The Miter X benefits fabricators by increasing quality with tighter vein flow, decreasing time to glue up miters, increasing main cutting saw capacity, reducing chipping, and delivering consistent miters. BACA Systems produces equipment that will significantly increase profitability and workplace safety while providing legendary customer service. Learn more about the Miter X and other equipment at www.bacasystems.com.

BB Industries

The Speroni STP Essentia is a tool presetting and measuring system that streamlines dressing and resetting tools. The machine uses a Windows OS PC-based display and sensor system with high-definition camera. The Speroni is made of cast iron, and it is equipped with a five guideway system, Heidenhain glass scales and a high-precision, 40-taper rotating spindle with integrated calibration edge. The automatic runout, MaxP, comparator, base post processor and the top level tool database are only some of the robust functions included in the Essentia controls. Bottom line: The Speroni presetter improves CNC tool measurement and management. Visit www.bbindustriesllc.com for more information.

Beckart Environmental

Designed for 100% water recycling and closed-loop operation, the Hy-Pack system from Beckart Environmental filters influent from saws, polishers and CNC equipment down to below one micron, and routes the clean water back for use in the fabrication process. The recessed plate filter presses are expandable as future needs dictate and are available with automatic plate shifters. These fully automated systems include company-engineered PLC control panels, and fabricators deal directly with the manufacturer throughout the planning, installation and support phases of all critical equipment. All systems are backed by a factory-trained network of regional support technicians for years of reliable service. For more information visit www.beckart.com.

Betterley Industries

The Betterley V-Grooving Router is the only hand-held router designed to miter fold half-inchthick solid surface material. Miter folding solid surface material saves time by creating built-up edges, dropped aprons, backsplashes, and more. in a single pass operation. The tool cuts a precise “V” groove (or miter) in the material, adhesive is applied in the groove, and the material is then folded. The resulting joint is virtually invisible with no adhesive squeeze-out on the exposed surface, providing a finished square edge as is, or ready for profiling without the additional edge routing and sanding normally required for built-up edges. With the ability to quickly adjust the fence from 1 to 6 inches from the edge of the sheet, the tool easily accommodates most any application for drop edges, aprons and backsplashes. To learn more about this and other tools, visit www.betterleytools.com.

Better Vacuum Cups, Inc.

Once again the fabricators were speaking and BVC was listening. The all-new 200 mm round cup from Better Vacuum Cups comes in three heights of 105, 150 and 200 mm for double stacked tooling. As with all SS cups from BVC, this SSR200 is half the weight with many customers reporting double holding power for faster setup times. Learn more about this and related products at www.greenbvc.com.

Breton USA

The newly upgraded Combi by Breton is an advanced combination waterjet and bridge saw. The Combi is fully equipped with automated features to maximize production and efficiency, such as vacuum cups to reduce overcuts, and Miterwave, the software/hardware package designed to execute perfect miters, especially on porcelain, sintered and ceramic material. Built to last, this new version of the classic combination machine comes in a compact and rigid monoblock structure, without requiring any invasive foundation work in order to increase stability and perform higher quality work with greater accuracy. All Breton machinery comes with a guarantee of local, American-based service including a 24-hour hotline. For more information, visit www.bretonusa.com.

Caesarstone

Caesarstone’s Whitelight Collection offers the most current, lighter quartz surfaces that provide a strong sense of wellness and serenity and connect the inside of the home with the earthy warmth of the world outside. The Whitelight Collection is a beacon of clean and straight-forward neutrals. The array of colors, including the sandy shades of 5222 Adamina, the misty white and smoky gray of 5112 Aterra Blanca, and the white with copper and jade of 5171 Arabetto, are fresh and sophisticated while also being inviting and embracing. Like all Caesarstone quartz surfaces, the latest Whitelight Collection is the ultimate combination of nature and technology: premium, high-quality quartz that is nonporous, durable, flexible, scratch and stain resistant, mold and mildew resistant and lower maintenance than other natural surface materials. Caesarstone surfaces never need sealing, making them ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. For more information, visit www.caesarstoneus.com.

Chemical Concepts

KEEP-NUT Press-In selfanchoring stainless steel sink fasteners offered by Chemical Concepts are a strong and efficient mounting system for attaching undermount sinks to granite, marble, quartz, solid surface, porcelain, glass, composites and a variety of other engineered stones and hard surfaces. Originally designed to support building facades, vertical wall panels and furniture, the KEEP-NUT also offers exceptional performance for sink mounting. KEEP-NUT inserts can be used for hidden assemblies without any protruding parts, facilitating the handling and installation of a variety of materials. For more information visit www.chemical-concepts.com.

Chromalok

Parson Adhesives is the manufacturer of Chromalok, a high-quality color-matched seaming and laminating adhesive specifically designed for solid surface, quartz, natural stone and many more surfaces. Chromalok offers more than 75 colors of adhesives with infinite custom colors available. The company’s focus is to provide superior bond strength while creating virtually invisible color matches. The seaming adhesive is packaged in the industry standard 250 mL 10:1 cartridge packed with two extra mixing tips. The company’s full range of adhesives also includes a rodding bonder, knife grade epoxy and silicones, and a full line of mixer tips and dispensers. The adhesives can be viewed at www.chromalok.com.

Colonial Saw

The STRIEBIG Standard model has been the solid surface industry “standard” for well over 20 years. The Standard S is the newest Standard model and provides some new and productive features for fabricators. It has the same super-strong, all-welded frame and powerful 7.5 horsepower motor with electronic softstart, as well as a sleek, modern look and feel. The optional full-wood support wall makes ripping small drop edge pieces easy and greatly reduces dust around the operator. The optional Comfort package adds digital measuring for horizontal cuts with push-button carriage clamping and an up/down bump switch for motorized fine adjustment. Automatic locking support rollers are also included, so you don’t have to remember to tap the foot pedal, and a laser line shows the horizontal cut position if you just want to eyeball that cut. V-grooving and coving are optional too, with a micro depth adjustment dial and counter integrated right into the saw head. Learn more at www.csaw.com/striebig.

Corian Design

Corian Design creates advanced surfacing materials for interior and exterior commercial and residential applications. Its products meet the most demanding requirements in terms of beauty, functionality and durability. Its global portfolio currently includes Corian Solid Surface, Corian Quartz and Corian Endura. With availability in multiple thicknesses, sheet sizes and finishes, you can provide custom fabricated, thermoformed designs for your horizontal and vertical applications. The nonporous nature of Corian creates superb hygienic surfaces that stop stains from settling into the surface — and it provides inconspicuous joints for a remarkably seamless look and function. Commercial and residential customers have valued Corian for its modern looks, classic styles, and soft and bold neutrals to make each designed space unique and memorable. Corian Design is adding exciting new colors to its Corian Solid Surface and Corian Quartz portfolios. To learn more, visit www.corian.com.

Crossville

Crossville’s 12 mmthick porcelain slabs are innovative alternatives for the fabrication of countertops and other home surfaces. From convincing natural stone and marble looks to concrete-inspired styles, Crossville slabs offer stunning surface visuals. In keeping with the performance expected of commercial-grade porcelain tile, this material is engineered to deliver advanced technical characteristics, ensuring durability, low maintenance, and resistance to stains and chipping. It’s also weather resistant and UV stable for exterior applications. Learn more at www.crossvilleinc.com.

Daltile

Daltile’s ONE Quartz Surfaces can be cut for almost any application, creating the perfect product for a seamless design or monochromatic look. Picture a seamless backsplash in the kitchen or a slab shower wall. Instead of mosaic or a painted feature wall, quartz slab makes a breathtaking addition to any space. Daltile uses more than 90% quartz in their ONE Quartz Surfaces along with resins that act as binders and colors that give the product its beautiful look. They have unsurpassed durability, design flexibility, ease of maintenance and consistency. The many color choices and stone-look designs in quartz make the look of marble or other exotic natural stones a possibility where they might otherwise be prohibitive. Increase the style in your space with majestic quartz countertops, and seamless quartz floors or walls in your design. For more information on ONE Quartz and other surfaces from Daltile, visit www.daltile.com.

Dekton by Cosentino

A global surfacing leader, Cosentino’s Dekton Slim is a highly durable, large format surface with an ultra-thin 4mm thickness. Since its 2019 launch, Slim has become a favorite for architects and designers because of its unlimited applications, and for fabricators because of its ease of installation, where saving time means saving money. The brand has just expanded the color offering to include four new striking hues from the celebrated Dekton 2020 Collection and the Natural Collection. Now offering design professionals a total of 20 colors, the company further expanded the potential applications for the material. To learn more about Dekton and other materials from Cosentino, visit www.cosentino.com.

Durasein Solid Surface

The lustrous color and classic veining may look like they came straight from the quarry, but behind its pretty face, Light Haze is one tough customer. Like all of Durasein’s solid surface materials, it stands up to scratches, impact, heat, fire, stains, and chemical damage, helping your creations stand the test of time. For more information, visit www.duraseinusa.com.

Durat Recycled Solid Surface

This unique solid surface material can be used to create seamless surfaces for any custom project including countertops, desks, tables, integrated sinks, bathtubs, shower trays and more. All Durat surfaces are made with up to 28% recycled hard plastics and are 100% recyclable through Durat’s take-back program. Durat has three collections of solid surfaces including the Standard Collection with 60 colors, the Solid Collection, and the Palace Collection which offers a bolder, larger speckle in a modern, seamless solid surface. Durat is also highly customizable when it comes to size, shape and color, allowing designers and fabricators to get creative. Case in point seen here, a vibrant blue sink and countertop in color 080. For more information visit www.caragreen.com/products/detail/durat-sheets.

elementAl Recyled Acrylic Surfaces

elementAl recycled acrylic surfaces are one of the highest recycled content surfaces on the market. These materials have repurposed plastic and metal from the post-industrial waste stream and melded them together into a stunning, easily machined surface with up to 93% recycled content by weight. elementAl features two collections, the Heavy Collection and the Light Collection. With up to 83% recycled content, elementAl Heavy tells the story of sustainability that is sorely needed in the building materials industry. Available in 15 unique finishes, elementAl Heavy Collection is made with recycled acrylic and recycled metals, with application options ranging from countertops to feature walls to retail displays. Leading with transparency, the Light Collection continues the story of sustainability with an even higher recycled content. Available in 18 colors inspired by the visible light spectrum, elementAl Light is 93% recycled acrylic. Featured here are tabletops using the Light Collection: gamma and LED. Find more information and browse the collections at www.caragreen.com/products/detail/elemental.

ETemplate Systems

ETemplate Systems, experts in digital measuring, is enjoying great success with its updated ELaser Xpress Templating System. Powered by award-winning ETemplate Measure Manager software, templates are faster and easier, and provide seamless compatibility with all CNC machinery. The Xpress features autostart software; an industry best three-year warranty; enhanced speed averaging one second per point; accuracy of 1 mm for a typical sized space; horizontal and vertical fine adjustment knobs; digital leveling; hand-held remote; rechargeable batteries with charger; and a compact design with a rugged case at a very portable 13 pounds! These enhancements, along with the automated countertop functions and manual design updates within Measure Manager, allow users to create templates faster. Set up, shoot points, press enter and you’re done! For more information, visit www.etemplatesystem.com.

Federal Brace

Federal Brace manufactures a full line of support products for various residential, commercial and industrial applications. From countertop brackets and wood corbels to heavyduty floating shelves, you can trust that you’ll be getting the ultimate combination of stylish design and adequate support. They’re known for their lines of bathroom supports, bench brackets and mantel brackets. Whether you’re searching for low-profile or hidden countertop supports, wall mounted desk supports, floating vanity brackets, or virtually any other support bracket application, Federal Brace has a full line of support solutions to meet the needs of your project. The Harmony XL Support is modeled after the company’s popular Harmony Hidden Bracket design, with the same versatility and invisible floating support. However, as the name suggests, it comes with a substantially increased material thickness that boosts kitchen counter carrying capacities. The ⅜-inch steel used to manufacture the Harmony XL coupled with its 3.5-inchwide support arm makes it suitable for heavy floating counter construction support. The Harmony XL is finished with a durable black powder-coat paint, plus has a right and left configuration on the mounting flange to avoid interference with drawer slides. To learn more about this and other products, visit www.federalbrace.com.

Flexijet

Flexijet has released FlexiCAD/ Flexijet Stone 3.1, which includes the all-new “Flexijet Viewer” file-viewing software, and new functions including “Draw a Sink or Cutout” to streamline measuring sinks, cooktops and other cutouts. Flexijet 3D offers precise solutions for surfacing measurements, including wall cladding, countertop surfacing, and other projects such as fireplace and shower cladding. Flexijet allows users to directly measure the level/plumb of walls, cabinets, and even automatically scan walls to check for leans and twists. Flexijet can also automatically measure an exact scribe into an uneven material such as brick or stone. With Flexijet’s built-in camera, there are no more questions about what was measured, or slowing production to clarify: Flexijet takes a picture of every measurement point. Also, view the built-in camera on Flexijet’s touchscreen, meaning measurements can be taken outdoors and at larger distances, eliminating the need for ladders and scaffolding. Visit www.flexijet.info for more details.

Gemstone

Gemstone has been the premier solid surface sink and vanity manufacturer for years. Now Gemstone is quickly becoming the premier solid surface shower pan manufacturer as well. Gemstone currently manufactures nearly 20 shower pan designs including heavy duty Trench Drain Cover Shower Pan designs and a variety of roll-in designs as well as standard sizes. Gemstone shower pans are cast as one-piece pans for commercial or residential use. The pans are available in all standard colors with no minimums. Custom designs can be made for commercial uses for larger orders. Visit www.gemstoness.com for more information.

GEOS

GEOS creates unique surfaces of superior strength and remarkable beauty using colorful combinations of pre- and post-consumer recycled glass. The chunks of glass are combined with a proprietary resin binder so that GEOS Surfaces do not require sealing. The result is a nonporous, durable material that performs, fabricates and installs like engineered stone. GEOS is available in a new curated selection of colors inspired by destinations defined by nature like Auckland (pictured here), Avalon and Juneau. GEOS is suited for commercial and residential applications. View the full curated collection at www.caragreen.com/products/detail/ geos-recycled-glass-surfaces.

Gilasi Recycled Glass Surfaces

Gilasi is the newest addition to recycled glass surfacing made in the USA. Gilasi is a glass-based engineered surface made by combining an aeronautics-grade, VOC-free epoxy with different sized pieces of recycled glass. Made in Chicago, Gilasi offers true American-made quality and sources all of its glass within 150 miles of the factory. Gilasi is 77-85% recycled content by weight but their commitment to sustainability does not end there. The company offers a third life reclamation program, repurposing replaced Gilasi surfaces such as countertops, tables, and windowsills into new products. Whether you choose from the 20 styles in the standard collection, or customize your own combination, each surface will surely bring a unique story and style to your space. Pictured here is Flamme, but you can see the full collection available through CaraGreen at www.caragreen.com/products/detail/ gilasi-engineered-recycled-glass-stone.

Global Vacuum Presses North America

The Global Duo is an innovative “Two-in-One-Machine” solution for preheating and thermoforming solid surface and other thermoplastics. Additionally, the Global Duo vacuum table can be used for woodworking applications such as veneering, laminating and bending wood. This combined machine, with vacuum membrane press and preheating oven in one chassis, increases the performance and efficiency of workflow. Accurate preheating and vacuum forming can be carried out within minimal floor space. Global Duo is perfectly suited for small to large production runs. The thermoforming station is available in three variants including Global Duo Crossflow (pictured), Global Duo Professional and Global Duo Industrial. More information is available at www.gvpna.com.

Gluewarehouse.com

Gluewarehouse.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of IPS Adhesives, provides a range of adhesives to many industries including surfaces for kitchen and bath, industrial and structural markets, marine manufacturing, and sign and display fabrication. With eight U.S. warehouse locations, Gluewarehouse.com stocks the most popular colors for faster adhesives delivery. It offers a focused product line that enables it to respond quickly to customers’ needs, and have a streamlined process that minimizes cost. Its knowledgeable team is dedicated to achieving superiority in customer service and premium product selections. Its industry-leading technologies are offered in 10:1 and 1:1 MMA, anaerobic, CA and UV-stable adhesives. The Seam-it line for countertops has attained Greenguard Gold certification for use in schools, medical and health care facilities.

Granite Gold Protection Plans

Granite Gold Protection Plans for countertops and cabinets fill a need for both fabricators and consumers. For countertop providers, the Protection Plans are a competitive advantage by aligning with the industryleading consumer brand in stone care – Granite Gold premium stone care and maintenance products. Further, it’s easily implemented to help business owners increase profit with every installation and it eliminates potential customer concerns. For consumers, the Protection Plan covers accidental damage to their new countertops that typical countertop warranties do not. Manufacturer warranties protect the integrity of the material but do not cover accidental damage caused by the consumer. Granite Gold Protection Plans, on the other hand, cover a broad range, such as chips, small cracks, pitting, scratches, etching, household stains, hard water marks and deposits, and problems with the caulking, grout and joints. Granite Gold Services facilitates all claims and repairs. For more information, visit www.granitegoldservices.com.

Granite Gold Stone Care Products

Founded in 2002, the Granite Gold brand of premium, consumer stone care and maintenance products were born out of three generations’ expertise in stone fabrication, installation and restoration. The founders, cousins Lenny Sciarrino and Lenny Pellegrino, grew up in the family business and are named after their grandfather, Leonardo Pellegrino, who came to the United States in the 1950s, bringing with him an Italian heritage known for expertise in the stone industry that he passed on to generations of family. Nearly 20 years later, Granite Gold is the top-rated and No. 1 family brand of consumer stone care products. The product line-up covers every stone care need, from cleaning, sealing and polishing to grout, showers, floors and accessory items. The brand also provides packages of trial-size products for fabricators and installers to provide their customers after installation. For more information, visit www.granitegold.com.

GranQuartz

GranQuartz exclusively introduced the Pearl pneumatic rear exhaust wet grinder and polisher. Manufactured in Japan and made from aircraft grade aluminum, these tools are designed for continuous use, long life and smooth operation. The rear air exhaust design of each unit removes exhaust air through a hose protector and away from operator’s hands. The tools have a ⅝- to 11-inch male spindle and a maximum disc capacity of 5 inches. Visit www.granquartz.com for more information.

Groves’ Heavy Duty Transport Rack (TR6K)

The TR6K has a unique weight capacity of 6,000 lbs., perfect for handling large jobs. The internally mounted two-tiered backsplash caddie allows for extra storage within the heavy-duty A-Frame rack. The A-Frame can be lowered onto the optional six-wheeled base cart for easy mobility. Full-length forklift pockets allow for easy detachment of the rack from the base cart, providing efficient load times for transport to the job site. For extra protection against product damage and breakage, the TR6K has durable nylon braided jacket material covering each base support, along with nonmarking, non-petroleum-based rubber tubing on the uprights and tie-down bars. For more info on the TR6K, visit www.grovesglassandstone.com.

Hot Sauce Selling Software by Ignite Consulting Group

We all need to make more money! Hot Sauce, offered by the Ignite Consulting Group, is a countertop upgrade selling software that highlights sellable upgrades and organizes them into a digital experience with pricing, content and images. The software allows every customer-facing employee the ability to sell upgrades; provides self-funded raises for those employees; and maximizes company profits by selling the highly lucrative upgrades. Nontypical salespeople, such as field measurers and customer service, can easily get involved using either the web or app versions. With an ROI of days and more than 500 users, it is a fast, easy and impactful way to increase a company’s earnings. ISFA members receive a free 30-day trial period! Visit www.hotsauceyourtops.com for a free demo.

Hyundai L&C (Living & Culture) USA

Hyundai L&C USA, based in Atlanta, manufactures and markets premium-quality surfacing products under the HanStone Quartz and Hanex Solid Surfaces brand names. HanStone Quartz is the company’s flagship product that led to the opening of a state-of-the-art 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in London, Ontario, Canada. Hanex Solid Surfaces is the premium acrylic solid surface product with select colors now being manufactured in Texas in 60-inch-wide sheet format (and additional width options) to maximize efficiency and reduce waste. The company’s mission is to create happy customers and an abundant world and is focused on supporting fabricators and their customers’ successful projects and businesses. To learn more, visit www.hyundailncusa.com.

IceStone

IceStone surfaces are made from 100% recycled glass, cement and non-toxic pigment. While cement is porous, IceStone has incorporated a permanent treatment to its surfaces, eliminating the need for the owner to ever have to seal the material. This treatment also increases IceStone’s stain and heat resistance, durability and UV stability. IceStone is available in 17 colors including classic neutrals and bold jewel tones. Used not only for countertops, IceStone can be used for vanities, desktops, tabletops, shelves, backsplashes, a fireplace surround and more. IceStone is the only Cradle to Cradle certified countertop surface, which is a globally recognized measure of safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy. It is also the safest type of material to fabricate as it doesn’t contain harmful silica. For more information, visit www.icestoneusa.com.

Infinity Surfaces

Infinity specializes in the production of large porcelain slabs in sizes up to a maximum of 60 ¾ by 127 ¾ and thicknesses of ¼, ½ and ¾ inch. Made in Italy, Infinity slabs can be applied to indoor and outdoor walls and floors, and transformed to create decorative furnishing items and countertops. As the result of large technological investments, Infinity has developed the exclusive Natura-Vein Tech technology, an innovation that allows a perfect and controlled sedimentation of minerals during the production process, crossing the entire thickness of the slab, obtaining perfect consistency between surface and mixture as seen here in this stunning kitchen. To find out more about Infinity Surfaces, visit www.infinitysurfaces.it.

Integra Adhesives

Surface Bonder Zero is the latest seaming adhesive from Integra Adhesives. Using fabricator feedback, they developed it specifically for hard surfaces like natural stone, sintered materials and quartz. Its unique formula allows for better penetration and mechanical bond strength on natural materials, while also providing superior chemical bonds to man-made materials like sintered and quartz surfaces. Tests resulted in a tensile bond strength of upward of 4000 PSI for these surfaces, with a substrate failure rather than cohesive failure.

Surface Bonder Zero is also a low sag adhesive, which allows the adhesive to be used easily on 45 degree angles for miters, as well as 90-degree vertical faces for applications like deck seams or wall panels. Surface Bonder Zero is currently available in nearly 100 stock colors, which were specifically chosen to match the highest-selling surfaces in the stone, sintered, and quartz industries. For more information, visit www.integra-adhesives.com/surface-bonder-zero/.

Karran

With its clean, minimalist design, the new Quattro Matte vessel sinks by Karran are formed from 100% pure acrylic resin. Part of a collection of eight stunning vessel vanity bowls, this QM160 is both elegant and simple to care for. Its durable matte finish resists chipping and staining and its crisp white color and design will suit most bathrooms. For more information on this and other products from Karran, visit www.karran.com.

Kohler

Kohler SelfTrimming apron-front sinks make it easier to have the classic farmhouse look in your kitchen. The new Whitehaven family of products provides a perfect fit and finish. Crafted in timeless Kohler enameled cast iron, it is guaranteed not to chip, crack or burn for a lifetime. Add strength, style and soul to your kitchen with Kohler enameled cast iron. For complete warranty details and additional information, visit www.kohler.com.

Laminam

Laminam launched four new surfaces to its ceramic slab line: Ardesia a Spacco in two primary colors, Bianco (white) and Nero (black – pictured here); Cristallo Polished and the Ossido Verderame. Ardesia a Spacco has a finish modeled after natural split slate. Cristallo Polished has the aesthetics of natural quartzite and is intended for interior design, especially for kitchen countertops. The Verderame slabs have fluid aqua to brown hues to emulate the beautiful effect of green patina on copper. All surfaces come in a variety of thicknesses to match their application requirements for both indoor and outdoor projects, and have the features intrinsic to Laminam, antibacterial properties and stain, scratch, deep abrasion and UV resistance.

Find more information at www.laminamusa.com.

Lapitec Sintered Stone Surfaces

Lapitec is made from a mixture of natural minerals using a patented vacuum vibro-compression technology. It is available in large slabs and combines the best qualities and benefits of ceramics, porcelain stoneware, quartz, marble and granite. Lapitec is a full-body material; the exterior and interior are identical, without enamel and digital printing on the surface. This feature allows Lapitec to be machined across its full thickness while ensuring consistent appearance and performance. It is also easy to work with and is used in architecture, interior design and product design. Free of porosity, it is resistant to heat and frost, UV rays and scratches. It is nonporous and resistant to dirt, mold and bacteria. Lapitec stands the test of time and is not susceptible to atmospheric and domestic agents. Cleaning does not reveal any degeneration and the original appearance is maintained. Find out more at www.lapitec.com.

Laser Products Industries (LPI)

Whether it’s labor, capacity or operational costs, businesses face many challenges with growth or even keeping pace with demand and competition. The emergence of digital templating and fabrication offers several benefits and solutions to those challenges. The same fundamentals and experience from manual templating still apply with digital, just executed in a different and more efficient way, allowing you to complete more jobs per week or even expand your services. LPI’s LT-2D3D Laser Templator is designed to be extremely intuitive – CAD experience is not required. Quickly shoot any horizontal and vertical job, and then finish your file with overhangs, edge and corner profiles, sink and appliance cutouts, backsplashes and much more all on-site. Send job site photos, estimates, customer signoffs and even CNC-ready files back to the shop directly from the job site to expedite the process. For more information, visit www.laserproductsus.com/why-go-digital-with-lpi.

LivingStone Solid Surface

LivingStone works smarter to offer high-performance solid surface sheets and sinks at prices other leading brands don’t match. Product selection should be fun and engaging; however, too many choices make the process more complicated and time-consuming. Their Smart Palette offers only the most requested colors and patterns for today’s commercial and residential projects — a versatile collection of unmatched value large enough to coordinate with any project, yet small enough to provide exceptional value. Learn more at www.livingstonesurfaces.com.

LX Hausys

Viatera quartz by LX Hausys colors recently added the Calacatta Collection, which elegantly meets the look, feel and design trends for today’s modern and discerning homeowner. Evoking a sense of luxury and opulence, each color within the collection offers a bright, natural white background, intricate veining and large, elegant patterns. Calacatta Sol, pictured here, beautifully reflects the collection’s refined and graceful aesthetic. Its striking white appearance, fused with shades of gold in largepattern veins and set upon a backdrop of warm twirling hues, enlightens any room. Calacatta Plata features minimal, silver veining that dash in random fashion, reflective of a lightning-filled sky. The widely-spaced veins allow the color’s pristine white to show through, creating an unmistakably timeless look. Durable and easy to maintain, the colors come in jumbo slab sizes of 63 inches by 130 inches and they are available in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses. All are backed by LX Hausys’ 15-year transferable warranty. Learn more at www.lxhausysusa.com/viatera.

Meganite

With seven new colors now available in this stunning line, True Terrazo is inspired by acrylic solid surface design. It captures the classic true look of natural terrazzo into modern design that reveals an extraordinary aesthetic potential and unprecedented versatility in daily use.

Suitable to be installed in tough environments from health care to food service to residential spaces, Meganite’s key advantages are its nonporous and seamless functionalities. These hygienic performances limit bacteria or mildew growth which enables the surface to be stain-resistant and easy to clean. For more information, visit www.meganite.com.

MicroGold Antimicrobial Products

MicroGold is a new brand and product line of bacteria and virus elimination solutions from the same company behind the top-rated consumer stone care brand Granite Gold. Products under the new brand include MicroGold Multi-Action Disinfectant Antimicrobial Spray. It’s EPA-approved and tested and proved effective to kill the COVID-19 virus. It’s a pH balanced solution for use on hard, nonporous surfaces including countertops. MicroGold technology uses a powerful Si-Quat antimicrobial that anchors to the surface, forming microscopic spikes that puncture membranes of offending microbes — terminating them. While standard disinfectants only disinfect and typical cleaners only clean, EPA-approved MicroGold All-Purpose Cleaner does both and it kills the virus that causes COVID-19 in just 30 seconds — one of the fastest kill times against the virus. FDA-approved MicroGold Waterless Hand Soap is an alcoholfree, moisturizing solution that kills 99.99% of germs and is effective in as little as 15 seconds. For more information, visit www.getmicrogold.com.

Moksh CAD

Moksh CAD supports fabricators and the surfacing industry handling back-end processes. We provide 24/7 services and support with estimation, CNC programming, CAD, data entry, shop drawing and many other tasks. We have been in business for 13 years and support numerous organizations like yours nationwide. Our services are at a fraction of your current cost and our turnaround time is less than 24 hours. We know tools such as Stone Profit, Moraware, Bluebeam, Planswift, Autocad, AlphaCam, Inventor, Cabinet Vision, LT-55, etc. very well. Our existing clients’ feedback tells us we have helped them reduce backlog and helped them grow as they are bidding more than ever before. For more information, visit www.mokshcad.com.

Moraware

Moraware is a SaaS company that designs and supports industry-leading software for countertop fabricators. CounterGo is a straightforward drawing and estimating solution that allows fabricators to become more efficient, accurate, and professional. Systemize, a scheduling and job management solution, gives countertop fabricators the tools to streamline and organize job information. Since 2002, Moraware has helped countertop fabricators take their ineffective, multistep processes and streamline them so that selling, scheduling and communication are fast and easy. Today Moraware has over 14,000 users in more than 2000 shops, creating over 30,000 quotes and 30,000 jobs a week. Learn more about taking your countertop shop to the next level at www.moraware.com.

MSI Surfaces

The cool, white background of MSI’s Calacatta Bolina quartz fuses beautifully with liquidlike veins flowing across the marblelook surface for a dramatic effect. Create standout surface applications in both residential and commercial environments. MSI’s premium natural quartz works well with any design style and range of surface products to create a truly exceptional space. Calacatta Bolina offers the look of marble with the durability and low maintenance of quartz. Select from 2 cm and 3 cm slabs for design and installation flexibility. Visit www.msisurfaces.com/quartz-countertops/ to view the latest Q natural premium quartz products.

Neonnex

Neonnex Acrylic Solid Surfaces brings dreams and creativity into reality without compromising beauty or performance. The range of solid surface is highly admired by our clients because of its incomparable features like compact design, high durability, attractive finish and longer service life. Neonnex has built a reputation of unsurpassed quality, creative “can do” attitudes and customer satisfaction as the only criteria for a “job well done.” Neonnex launched engineering Jewel in the field of health care with Modular Clean Rooms used in operation theatres. Neonnex also designed and developed an exterior façade system for the construction market. It also recently introduced the Terrazzo Concrete series in the marketplace and will very soon introduce a veined series.

No Lift Install System

The award-winning No Lift Install System is a revolutionary device that is transforming the way 3 cm granite and quartz counters are installed. The benefit to the installer is that the cart does the injury-inducing lifts and rotations that shorten an installer’s career. Additionally, it eliminates the common practice of sending extra staff to help put heavy and awkward counters in place. The cart lifts the counters to cabinet height using a remote control, battery-powered actuator. The counters are rotated safely into the horizontal position with the pivoting support frame. This frame has “transfer balls” that enable the counter to be easily slid onto the cabinet. Labor-saving cranes, clamps and vacuum lifters have been available to fabricators for inside the shop for decades, and now, with the No Lift Install System, the same help is available for installers. Learn more at www.noliftsystem.com.

PaperStone Recycled Paper Composite Surfaces

PaperStone is a silica-free surfacing alternative to quartz and granite. With the push toward healthier materials, and long-wearing durable surfaces, PaperStone has found a calling as a heavy-duty solid surface known for its performance, its warm touch, its contemporary appearance and its environmental sustainability. Made from 100% post-industrial recycled paper, PaperStone’s surfaces are highly resistant to scratching, staining and chemicals. Panels are commonly used for countertops, interior and exterior cladding, furniture and more. PaperStone’s color collections include the classic Solid Collection and the lighter colored Designer Series. This striking countertop is Slate. Order samples so you can experience the steellike strength and stonelike beauty of PaperStone. See the full collection available through CaraGreen at www.caragreen.com/products/detail/paperstone.

Park Industries: SABERjet XP

Expand your productivity with the SABERjet XP, now available in a two-table option. The SABERjet XP features Hypertherm Echion 50 HP Waterjet system. This, paired with 27 HP blade cutting and a 5-Axis waterjet, provides unbeaten power that doubles production. The XP introduction also comes standard with an automated programming specifically designed to cut ultracompact, quartzite and porcelain materials with increased speed, precision and reliability. The small footprint, single-pick, monoblock design of the SABERjet is ideal, offering true unitized design with no bolt-on extensions, resulting in extreme rigidity. The compact sawjet design requires minimal floor space and works well with low ceiling heights — only 11 feet tall with a no whip waterjet design. With one of the largest mitering work envelopes in the industry — up to 7 feet by 12 feet slab coverage the SABERjet XP can achieve any miter with its precision mitering blade or use its MiterJet (optional upgrade). Available in single or two-table models. For more information, visit www.parkindustries.com.

The Pinske Edge

The Pinske Edge’s Vertical Seaming Table provides a vertical working space that allows you to seam both an L- or U-shaped countertop and an island at the same time, or to work on two large jobs at once, maximizing space and productivity. It is designed in an A-frame shape and features 16 Rigid Seaming Clamps that run on a continuous vacuum. The seaming table is the perfect addition for both smaller and larger shops and only uses 64 square feet of valuable space. With the Vertical Seaming Table, you will have the room you need and will be ready for installation quicker. For more information, visit www.pinske-edge.com.

Princeton Chemical

Join.It by Princeton Chemical is a methacrylate-based adhesive that produces strong, durable bonds for solid surfaces, quartz, granite and other natural stones, ceramic and sintered materials, and a wide range of other surfaces. It is manufactured in the United States for professional use in seaming countertops, backsplashes, wall panels, integral sinks and bowls and other designs. The 10:1 adhesive is packaged in 250 mL cartridges in more than 200 colors, in stock and ready to ship. The company sells direct to fabricators to keep costs low, with most purchases shipped within 24 hours, and many with free shipping. Princeton also offers high-quality mixing tips and dispensing guns for use with Join.It Adhesives. Plus, if the company doesn’t already have a color match for a material, the on-staff Ph.D. chemist can create a match for free just by receiving a sample. For more information, visit www.princetonchemco.com.

Prodim’s Proliner Stone Package & Draw Advanced

Eliminate all uncertainty before installment! The Proliner Stone Package was specially developed for the digital templating needs of the stone industry. The Proliner — the only portable, mechanical, digital templating device — has, time and again, proved itself to be the most accurate, efficient and flexible digital templating tool on the market. The same benefits can be enjoyed on a desktop with Prodim’s Factory software. Upgrading from Draw to Draw Advanced offers even more advantages. With Draw Advanced, visual 3D representations of measurement files can be used to make design decisions. Entering details like the thickness of stone pieces and glue to be used allows Draw Advanced to make calculations and identify potential problems. Prodim’s Proliner Stone Package & Draw Advanced software help to eliminate costly mistakes before installment and ensure professional results can be achieved every time. To learn more, visit www.prodim-systems.com.

Quote Countertops

ISFA Award Winner for 2020 Best New Product of the Year! This lead-generating sales and marketing software transforms how consumers shop and buy kitchen and bathroom renovation projects, how sales teams work with customers in their homes or online, and the showroom sales process to help businesses run more efficiently and effectively. The web-based technology, designed with the average consumer in mind, features intuitive point-andclick selections providing easy room customization, product selection, countertop measurement, instant quoting and checkout. Sales teams waste less time working with undecided customers and close sales faster with a streamlined, uniform quoting process. The software is easily integrated into existing marketing efforts from website, social media, email marketing, digital, traditional advertising and more. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3lelM2w.

Radianz Quartz

LOTTE Chemical California, Inc. expands its industryleading line of quartz surfaces, introducing 15 new colors and patterns in 2021. The new colors in the Radianz Cirrus Prestige Collection are inspired by the enduring beauty and luxurious look of precious metals. New Cirrus Prestige Collection colors feature exquisite silver and gold veining, a design that can only be achieved with LOTTE’s proprietary manufacturing process, delicately weaving the metallic powders through the quartz composite for a natural-looking result. These nonporous quartz surfaces are engineered to be exceptionally durable, easy to maintain, and do not require additional sealing to retain a permanent, high-gloss finish. Simply clean with a neutral detergent and water. Radianz surfaces are Certified Class A fire rated and manufactured using LOTTE’s environmentally-friendly process. Pictured here is Statuario Massa SM160. See all the new Radianz colors at www.staron.com.

Regent Stone Products

Nitro One Shot Adhesives offered by Regent Stone Products provide a perfect solution to seaming and simple, accurate color matching fabrication uses. It provides the strength of epoxy with the speed and color stability of acrylic. It is suitable for laminating/ seaming/v-grooving systems; automates adhesive application; reduces waste, eliminates hand color mixing, shading and tinting of adhesive; creates virtually invisible seams and laminations; can be polished to match the gloss of surfaces; and has color selector crossreference charts available for all major brands. Plus, standard formulations develop handling strength in adhesives for quartz, natural stone and solid surfaces in as little as 20 minutes. Nitro is shop-proved to provide excellent adhesion to stone, quartz, porcelain, marble, polyesters, acrylics and many other hard surfaces. To learn more, visit www.granquartz.com.

RouterBitsNow

RouterBitsNow.com’s mission statement is simple: to make the fabricator’s job easier. They offer three different bit drafts for sink finish shaping. For best results, select the correct bit angle, or draft, for whichever sink you are choosing to finish route. Most sinks can be finish routed with the 10-degree or 15-degree bits. There are a few sinks where the 20-degree bit will work best. Determine this by taking the draft of the sink and add 5 degrees. For example, if a sink is 5 degrees, then the 10-degree bit will work best. If a sink is 13 degrees, then the next best bit would be a 20-degree bit. If you had only a 15-degree bit, then the reduced bearing (.975 inch) would be a trick in a pinch. All bits come standard with a Delrin soft angle matched .995-inch bearing and will save time and money! Visit www.routerbitsnow.com for a full list of products and additional information.

Scott Systems Brackets

Now you Can Cantilever! Scott Systems Countertop Support Brackets use post and stud brace technology to provide one of the highest carrying capacities available in counter support applications. The fastening configuration of the American-made brackets allows for easy installation using a clamping format that supports large overhangs securely and seamlessly. These cantilevered brackets are ideal for ADA-compliant designs, freeing up valuable floor space and increasing clearance under the counter. Made of heavy gauge steel coated with a durable powder paint, these brackets are available for under-the-counter support (18-inch and 24-inch) and as island arms in lengths of 12-inch, 18-inch and 24-inch. With a weight capacity of 750 pounds, Scott Systems Brackets can be combined with any surfacing material to create the free-floating look you desire for countertops, shelving, storage, work benches and more. For more information or to order brackets, contact info@caragreen.com.

SolidSurface.com

Dealing with current supplier inventory issues? SolidSurface. com is an online supplier and outlet of solid surface sheet material from leading manufacturers such as Corian, LX HI-MACS, Wilsonart, Avonite, Staron, Formica, Meganite, Hanex and more. Partnerships with leading manufacturers provide the ability to offer full inproduction product lines as well as discontinued or overstock material. The overstock inventory contains full and partial sheets highlighted in both our Corian Outlet and Wilsonart Outlet for hardto-find discontinued designs. Powerful search tools allow filtering by brand, color, pattern, size and price. They offer a selection of accessories including color-matched adhesives, sinks and tooling. SolidSurface.com is also host to ProFinder, a resource for specifiers and homeowners to locate local fabricator professionals. ISFA fabricator members can register for fabricator program discounts. For more information, visit www.solidsurface.com.

Schultz Forming Products

The Schultz Forming Solid Surface Ovens will heat full sheets of solid surface material quickly, uniformly and affordably. A combination of infrared and convection heating rapidly soaks the material allowing for consistent and penetrating heat. The variable temperature control supports 200-450 degrees F, while the 3-inch chrome grates provide material support without marks or scoring. A viewing window conveniently located allows you to monitor the material, and it is perfect for laser thermometer readings without opening the oven. All machines are manufactured in the USA, and Schultz stocks several standard sizes to meet most project needs. Custom sizes for specific jobs are also available upon request. For more information, visit www.schultzform.com.

Staron Solid Surfaces

The expanding line of solid surfaces from LOTTE Chemical California, Inc. features 18 new colors and patterns introduced in 2021. Each of the new Staron colors (pictured here is Dandelion) adds a dimension of choice for interior designers, architects, builders and their residential and commercial customers. The Staron line includes ultra-hygienic Evermoin surfaces specifically manufactured to suppress the growth of microbes, including common bacteria. Evermoin is designed for environments requiring exceptionally clean conditions — health care facilities, retail establishments, and high-traffic office areas. Testing of the Evermoin material demonstrated a proliferation inhibition rate of 99.9% or higher in a laboratory environment where the number of bacteria can multiply to 1,000,000. Evermoin surfaces are certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), and SCS Global Services. For more information, visit www.staron.com/intro/us.

Vadara Quartz

Vadara offers the finest quartz surfaces, combining beauty, function, innovation and value. The product portfolio consists of five collections, available in 32 colors. Nature’s artistry provided inspiration for the product line. The collections consist of Threads of Nature offering dramatic designs and dynamic patterns, Ebbs and Flows touting flowing lines and contrasts found in nature, Divine Natural Majesty providing a sense of beauty in ethereal patterns, Infusions balancing natural patterns with divine backgrounds, and Hidden Inspirations celebrating the complexity and juxtaposition of nature’s stories. Each slab is meticulously handcrafted and manufactured to the highest global standard – offering a superior, versatile color range with some of the most natural-looking surfaces available. To order a free sample or learn more, visit www.vadaraquartz.com.

Vendura’s Custom Shower Bases

Custom shower bases have always been an offering from Vendura Industries. All bases are made from an acrylic-modified, unsaturated polyester resin created by a thermo-set process. All bases are hand assembled and use the original matrix as the bonding substance. This ensures that the shower base performs like a single-cast product, not one assembled with third-party adhesives. Vendura has recently changed their value stream, which now allows them to alter the shower base texture with no impact to price or lead time. Customizable features include color, size, drain type, drain location, curb type and surface texture. Choose from an array of textures including traditional slate, woodgrain and light stipple. For more information visit www.vendura.com/solid-surfaceshower-bases.

Vicostone

Vicostone is a leading global brand of premium quartz surfaces. Designers and consumers favor Vicostone quartz for its modern style, natural aesthetic and broad color palette. Alessandria quartz features stylish white quartz with a silky veinset that mixes gray, taupe and gold. It is inspired by the beautiful Alpine foothills in Piedmont, Italy where piazzas and palaces adorn the countryside. Using Vicostone’s innovative manufacturing technology, Alessandria introduces a realistic marble-look engineered stone with depth and detail that provides an elegant natural aesthetic. Alessandria quartz slabs are available in jumbo size (130 inches by 65 inches) with 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses. Find your distributor and order samples at www.vicostone.com.

Water Treatment Solutions

Water Treatment Solutions provides a chemical-free 100% closed-loop water recycling system that produces crystal-clear recycled water that is less than 2 micron — safe for all polishing applications, CNCs and cooling of intensifier pumps. WTS’ patented GrayTech with spin-flow technology produces less than 25 micron gray/white water — perfect for edgers, backsplash machines and saws, plus it’s simple to clean and maintain. The company’s filter-press based systems provide shops with the volume and pressure of crystal-clear recycled water that equipment demands. Don’t let the cleaning cycle bother you — ask about our semi-automated 15- to 30-minute cleaning cycle — a key step to ensuring a safe work environment allowing removal of solids on a weekly basis. For more information, visit www.watertreatmentonline.com.

Willis

Willis is a curator of premium design materials made for both interior and exterior applications. They exist to inspire, educate, solve and supply in collaboration with multidisciplinary design and fabrication communities who create environments that enrich the lives of people wherever they live, work, play, shop or gather. Willis proudly represents premium design material manufacturers which include Corian Solid Surface, Corian Quartz, Corian Endura, Arpa HPL, FENIX, Kohler, Sterling by Kohler and Lapitec. To learn more about their products, offerings and their team visit www.4willis.com.

Wilsonart

Wilsonart Quartz is a stylish, sleek, and strong surface with performance features that make it one of the most popular surface materials on the market today. Quartz is of the hardest minerals on earth, making quartz countertops highly-resistant to abrasions, scratches, cracks or chips. Stain-resistant and easy to keep clean, quartz countertops are also nonporous and don’t require sealing. Wilsonart’s robust collection of more than 50 on-trend styles include marble-inspired looks, movement veining, and particulate designs that are ideal for multifamily projects, single-family homes, and wherever possibility meets potential.

Wilsonart’s sleek, 100% acrylic solid surface sinks are beautiful and hardworking. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including ADA-compliant options, and many sinks come with built-in overflows. These overflows are internal and already activated, making it easy for fabricators to finish a project. Moreover, maintenance is simple with no lip or ledge to catch debris. And, with several sinks to choose from, you are sure to find the right fit for any project. Find additional information at www.wilsonart.com.