Radio Stone Update

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138

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Jul 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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July 21, 2026Episode 614 min

U.S. Tariffs Get 25% Hike on Most Brazilian Stone Varieties

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz00:20 Intro00:31 New 25% Tariff on Brazilian Goods04:29 A Word from TAB Quartz 05:38 Brazil in U.S. Natural-Stone Supply Chain07:05 CalOSHA Hearing on Engineered Stone Rules08:30 Gary Distelhorst Dead at 8410:30 Silicosis Fine Costly in Australia12:42 ISFA Plans Aug. 5 Porcelain Fab Training14:11 Outro14:37 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.

July 7, 2026Episode 513 min

U.K. Cites Four Shops in Engineered-Stone Silicosis Crackdown

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by Quantra00:22 Intro00:32 UK Silicosis Sweep Nets Four Shops02:44 A Word from Quantra03:57 International Stone Alliance Moves Forward06:08 Centrorochas Joins Brazil Tariff Depate08:01 NSI Expands Industry Safety Advocacy10:34 EU Pushes "Circular" Products12:13 ISFA Plans Seattle-area Meet This Month13:09 Outro13:35 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.

June 23, 2026Episode 416 min

April U.S. Hard-Surface Imports Still Lagging

Send us Fan Mail00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz00:19 Intro00:29 April U.S. Hard-Surface Imports03:35 A Word from TAB Quartz 04:44 2025 China Stone Exports07:36 Marmomac Turns 6009:36 NSI Accreditation at 20th11:35 IPS Labs Handle New ANSI Tile Standard14:03 NSI Offers 5 New Webinars15:26 Outro15:54 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.

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.

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