Radio Stone Update

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135

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Jun 2026

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News and views for the hard-surfaces industry from the online leader covering granite, marble, quartz slabs, large-format porcelain and other stone fabrication in North America.

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June 9, 2026Episode 313 min

New Brazil Tariff Could Include Natural Stone

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by Quantra00:22 Intro00:32 Brazil Stone May Face New Tariff02:21 A Word from Quantra 03:34 1st Quarter Hard-Surface Imports Down06:26 U.K. House of Commons Debates Silicosis08:33 ISFA Regional Summit in Seattle09:36 Speakers Sought for ISFA Annual Conference10:49 Cambria Rec Center Opens12:28 Outro14:55 Brought to You by QuantraRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

May 26, 2026Episode 214 min

US Trade Rep to Review Quartz Safeguard

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz00:20 Intro00:30 US Trade Rep to Review Quartz Safeguard02:31 A Word from TAB Surfaces 03:40 Calif. Board Heads Toward Quartz Ban05:23 Caesarstone Shows Down 1Q 202607:05 LX Hausys Begins Design Council08:45 Neolith Global Summit; Ciot Partnership11:37 Brazil Stone Experience in Washington12:58 ISFA Salt Lake Summit in June14:14 Outro14:40 Brought to You by TAB QuartzRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

May 12, 2026Episode 115 min

USITC Offers Tariff Rate Quota on Quartz-Surface Imports

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz00:27 Intro00:37 USITC Recommends Safeguard Remedy02:17 A Word from Quantra03:30 Silicosis Verdict in Coloradp06:22 Coverings Draws 1000s to Vegas08:12 Brazil Nets Almost $16M at Coverings09:55 NSI Accepts Awards Entries11:26 Hurley New Cambria CCO12:46 ISFA Adds Coffey for Events13:25 Martinez 2026 TCNA Person of Year14:57 Outro15:22 Brought to You by Quantra QuartzRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

April 20, 2026Episode 2218 min

USITC Considers Quartz-Surface Import Remedy

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by TAB Surfaces00:19 Intro00:30 USITC Hears Safeguard Remedy Proposals05:08 A Word from TAB Surfaces 06:17 Cosentino Revenues $1.5 Billion in 202508:43 U.K. Fabricators Create Quality Mark10:40 Brazil Stone Scores in China12:11 Neolith Appoints Brand Officer13:41 Bermudez, Lugasan Join ISFA16:17 Total Stone Solutions Hires Hertig17:31 Outro17:58 Brought to You by TAB SurfacesRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

April 6, 2026Episode 2115 min

Quartz-Surface Imports Safeguard Moves Forward

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz00:26 Intro00:38 Safequard Quartz Import Action Moves Forward02:17 A Word from Quantra Quartz 03:29 New Licensing Bill Emerges in California05:20 Coverings Rock Stars & Champions07:10 NTCA Honors De Geso, Lambert09:09 Construction Resources Acquires Ramos10:47 Fireclay Tile Adds Fox Marble11:45 New Fabricator Guidance on Respirators14:24 Outro14:50 Brought to You by Quantra QuartzRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

March 25, 2026Episode 2012 min

Impressions of the Xiamen Stone Fair 2026

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz00:19 Intro00:44 Public Access for Air-Respirator Study02:29 A Word from TAB Quartz 03:22 Stonepeak Issues EPD, HPD for Products04:45 Vadara Wins ADEX Award06:05 Impressions of Xiamen Stone Fair and China11:18 Outro12:06 Brought to You by TAB QuartzRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

March 9, 2026Episode 1915 min

U.S. Quartz Market Headed for Change This Summer?

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz00:19 Intro00:32 Safeguard Action: Two Roads to Future?04:05 A Word from Quantra Quartz 05:17 Caesarstone Revenue Down 10% in 202507:31 Marmomac Brazil Draws 15,00008:34 Cosentino Partners with KBHomes09:49 Chemical Concepts Acquires Perigee Direct11:25 NSI Grants Lifetime Memberships12:42 Marquez New ISFA Brand Chief14:22 Outro14:49 Brought to You by Quantra QuartzRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

February 24, 2026Episode 1815 min

Tariffs Still Hard-Surface Issue After Supreme Court Ruling

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz00:19 Intro00:29 US Supreme Court and Tariffs: What Now?03:48 A Word from TAB Quartz 04:58 OSHA Plans Major Cuts in Inspections06:23 KBIS/IBS Draws 110,000+08:04 ISFA Fabricator Forum Next Month in Atlanta09:00 ISFA Names Education Chief10:52 Virginia Black: NSI Stone for 202611:55 NSI Releases State of Silica Report13:50 Key Buyers Still Wanted in Xiamen14:55 Outro15:22 Brought to You by TAB QuartzRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

February 10, 2026Episode 1713 min

Cambria Alleges Patent-Infringement Imports

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz00:21 Intro00:31 Cambria Claims Patent Infringement Imports02:26 A Word from Quantra 03:38 TISE 2026 Show Wrap-Up05:35 Brazil Plans Bold Presence at KBIS07:39 C.Next Draws 500+ for Cosentino09:37 Fabricator's Choice Celebrates 25th11:11 NSI, NSF Select 2026 Leadership12:42 Outro13:11 Brought to You by Quantra QuartzRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

January 25, 2026Episode 1615 min

ISFA Offers Certification to Curb Calif. Silicosis Crisis

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz00:18 Intro00:28 ISFA Presents Solution for Calif. Silicosis Crisis03:04 A Word from TAB Quartz04:14 Federal Silicosis Liability Waiver Gets a Hearing06:59 Brazil Natural-Stone Exports Set New Records08:57 American Countertop Manufacturers Council Announced10:39 Worldwide Suppliers at Xiamen Stone Fair 202612:07 U.K. Fabricators Start Safety Mark14:05 2026 Caesarstone Circle Debuts15:06 Outro15:35 Brought to You by TAB QuartzRadio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at www.radiostoneupdate.com.

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