Granite Industry News Granite News February 2008 Granite News January 2008 Kitchen Countertops Still In Demand Demand for residential bathroom and kitchen  countertops is forecast to increase 1.3 percent annually to 540 million square feet in 2011. Read more about kitchen countertop growth Granite Countertops Featured In Kitchen Contest Read more about the kitchen that won HGTV’s Kitchen contest featuring granite countertops. Stone Expo West StonExpo 2007 was a tremendous success! The three-day event which took place October 18-20, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, gave THOUSANDS of serious stone professionals from around the globe the opportunity to see the latest machinery and products from 300-plus leading industry suppliers. StonExpo 2007 delivered MORE new products, MORE technology, MORE education and MORE networking opportunities than ever before! Read more about StoneExpo West. Stone Expo East The 2007 Stone Expo East will be at the Georgia World Congress Center March 21-24.007 and will bet the largest stone trade show in the country. more info here. Granite Countertops Certified By Dupont Dupont, the makers of Corian solid surface countertops and Zodiaq quartz countertops is the first name in man made countertop materials. Now you can have granite countertops certified by DuPont, the name you can trust, and rest assured your granite countertops will be made of quality granite and installed by certified countertop fabricators. Nothing compares to the unique beauty of natural stone. Granite Certified by DuPont is the first and only natural stone strictly selected for quality, according to our strict 5-Point Advantage. Granite Certified by DuPont also comes in a stunning range of colors and patterns. Get the beauty of nature and peace of mind. Granite Vs. Radon Solid Surface, The Journal of the Solid Surface Industry (Volume 1 Number 1) that was published several weeks ago, included an article entitled "Granite & Radon". The introduction to the article stated "Scientific research poses disturbing questions about the safety of granite countertops" more info here Staron ® By Samsug – 100% Acrylic Solid Surface. A Commercial Solution. Staron, the solid surface material created by Samsung, is not only a popular surfacing material for residential projects, it’s also proving to be good solution for the commercial industry. As a durable, hygienic, easy to maintain surface, Staron is finding its way into the health care, education, hospitality and office markets. more information here   EOS Is The Only SOLID Solid Surface As the only countertop product made by fabricators, for fabricators and their customers, EOS is a solid surface product that fabricates and installs in as little as a quarter the time of regular 1/2-in. materials. more info here LG HI-MACS In 2005, LG Solid Source (LGSS) has shown no signs of slowing down. As a leader in the industry the company has demonstrated innovation, leadership and commitment this year aiming to become the #1 ultimate surfacing solution provider in the world. The opening of the new US Manufacturing facility for LG HI-MACS Acrylic Solid Surface that began producing material for the North American Market in October has further strengthened the competitive edge of LG surfacing by shortening delivery time and improving customer service. more info here Hudson Surfaces Mystera Mystera solid surface is a door opener. The natural stone look of Mystera captures the attention of customers and will drive your sales. From the Design District in New York City to a home construction project is rural America, commercial designers and homeowners are discovering Mystera.  more info here Corian And Zodiaq Quartz Surfaces Dupont.  ISSFA and DuPont Surfaces represent many great minds working together.  DuPont Surfaces established the solid surfaces category with the introduction of Corian® over 35 years ago. From the beginning, we’ve worked with our network of certified fabricators to build the industry and ensure its success. more info here Wilsonart Solid Surface Look past the sea of granites, quartz and engineered stones and rediscover the beauty and thermoformability of Wilsonart® Solid Surface. Look Deeply into our 69 designs and you may be surprised to discover a surface that’s as durable as it is beautiful. Organic influences are the key in product design for the residential market, while other additions reflect design trends relevant to the commercial market. more info here