Federal safety inspectors cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC with seven serious violations after finding workers were exposed to respirable crystalline silica during countertop fabrication.
The CR Design Center Westside, located at the adaptive reuse Westside Paper development near the Atlanta Beltline, represents the culmination of the company's 55-year evolution and signals a dynamic shift in how the Home Depot-owned company approaches customer service in the building and design industry.
Cosentino has expanded its Sensa by Cosentino natural stone collection with six new quartzites featuring exclusive Senguard NK anti-stain protection. The designs—Marau, Oihana, Itara, Araci, Ketzia, and Cristalo—offer minimal maintenance with scratch resistance and come with a certified 15-year warranty for residential and commercial applications.
LX Hausys America showcased innovative surface designs at a recent showcase hosted at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, emphasizing U.S. manufacturing strength amid economic uncertainty. President SK Lee and executives highlighted their "whole home solution" approach, integrating countertops, flooring, and wall panels while responding to sustainability and wellness design trends reshaping modern interiors.
Building materials manufacturer LX Hausys America presented new quartz surfaces featuring NeoQ low-silica technology with 90% recycled content at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Taj Duna design combines this safety innovation with Thru Vein technology that extends patterns through slab edges, addressing both workplace health concerns and aesthetic limitations in engineered stone.
Spanish multinational Cosentino implements a planned succession strategy with Pilar Cosentino appointed as CEO while Francisco Martínez-Cosentino continues as chairman, separating the roles as part of best governance practices.
Atlanta-based Construction Resources expands its East Coast footprint by acquiring premium stone and tile distributor Opustone, adding three South Florida showrooms to its growing family of surfaces companies.
The European-style architectural surfaces provider expands to offer comprehensive home design solutions with a new website showcasing kitchens, baths, closets, and more.
The Brazilian stone industry unveiled a recycled quartzite countertop at KBIS 2025, repurposing natural stone waste through 204 hours of precision CNC manufacturing to demonstrate sustainable luxury in high-end design.
