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00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz
00:19 Intro
00:29 Silicosis Legislation in U.S. House
02:33 A Word from TAB Quartz
03:42 Feds Seek $290M in Tariff Fraud Case
06:35 New Draft on Calif. Quartz Regs
09:15 Brazil Natural Stone Seeks EU Expansion
11:20 Registration Open for '27 Xiamen Show
12:55 Cosentino Expanding U.S. Sites
15:15 Rigon Honored by Women Who Rock
15:53 Outro
16:22 Brought to You by TAB Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz
00:20 Intro
00:29 ISFA Seeks California Fab Licensing
02:51 A Word from Quantra Quartz
04:03 Cersaie '26 Shows Mixed Results
05:41 Hieb Honored as Master of Stone
08:10 NSI Quarrier Award to Luther
09:42 Cambria Opens U.S. Quartz Processing
11:18 Vermont Quarries Sponsors NSF Tourney
12:57 Stone Update's New Owners in 2027
14:39 Outro
15:06 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz
00:19 Intro
00:30 New York on Silicosis Watch
01:26 A Word from TAB Quartz
02:35 CalOSHA Drafts Quartz Rules
05:30 Cambria Freezes Prices Until 2028
06:45 Brazil Goes to Washington (Again)
09:09 Registration Opens for tise 2027
11:05 ISFA Opens N. KC Office
12:04 Neolith Gets 5th EcoVadis Honor
13:30 Breaking: Kulik New CEO/Prexy at BBI
14:34 Outro
15:03 Brought to You by TAB Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by Quantra
00:22 Intro
00:31 Safeguard Tariffs Face Court Challenge
03:22 A Word from Quantra
04:34 ISFA EDGE Awards Debut
06:24 Coverings 2027 Awards Seek Entries
07:52 Orlando Home of Coverings Through 2029
08:47 Booths Available for Xiamen 2027
10:20 Cambria English Program Marks 10th
11:53 A Move to Natural Materials?
14:36 Outro
15:03 Brought to You by Quantra

Radio 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 https://www.radiostoneupdate.com.

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Radio 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 https://www.radiostoneupdate.com.

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00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz
00:20 Intro
00:31 New 25% Tariff on Brazilian Goods
04:29 A Word from TAB Quartz
05:38 Brazil in U.S. Natural-Stone Supply Chain
07:05 CalOSHA Hearing on Engineered Stone Rules
08:30 Gary Distelhorst Dead at 84
10:30 Silicosis Fine Costly in Australia
12:42 ISFA Plans Aug. 5 Porcelain Fab Training
14:11 Outro
14:37 Brought to You by TAB Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by Quantra
00:22 Intro
00:32 UK Silicosis Sweep Nets Four Shops
02:44 A Word from Quantra
03:57 International Stone Alliance Moves Forward
06:08 Centrorochas Joins Brazil Tariff Depate
08:01 NSI Expands Industry Safety Advocacy
10:34 EU Pushes "Circular" Products
12:13 ISFA Plans Seattle-area Meet This Month
13:09 Outro
13:35 Brought to You by Quantra

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00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz
00:19 Intro
00:29 April U.S. Hard-Surface Imports
03:35 A Word from TAB Quartz
04:44 2025 China Stone Exports
07:36 Marmomac Turns 60
09:36 NSI Accreditation at 20th
11:35 IPS Labs Handle New ANSI Tile Standard
14:03 NSI Offers 5 New Webinars
15:26 Outro
15:54 Brought to You by TAB Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by Quantra
00:22 Intro
00:32 Brazil Stone May Face New Tariff
02:21 A Word from Quantra
03:34 1st Quarter Hard-Surface Imports Down
06:26 U.K. House of Commons Debates Silicosis
08:33 ISFA Regional Summit in Seattle
09:36 Speakers Sought for ISFA Annual Conference
10:49 Cambria Rec Center Opens
12:28 Outro
14:55 Brought to You by Quantra

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00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz
00:20 Intro
00:30 US Trade Rep to Review Quartz Safeguard
02:31 A Word from TAB Surfaces
03:40 Calif. Board Heads Toward Quartz Ban
05:23 Caesarstone Shows Down 1Q 2026
07:05 LX Hausys Begins Design Council
08:45 Neolith Global Summit; Ciot Partnership
11:37 Brazil Stone Experience in Washington
12:58 ISFA Salt Lake Summit in June
14:14 Outro
14:40 Brought to You by TAB Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz
00:27 Intro
00:37 USITC Recommends Safeguard Remedy
02:17 A Word from Quantra
03:30 Silicosis Verdict in Coloradp
06:22 Coverings Draws 1000s to Vegas
08:12 Brazil Nets Almost $16M at Coverings
09:55 NSI Accepts Awards Entries
11:26 Hurley New Cambria CCO
12:46 ISFA Adds Coffey for Events
13:25 Martinez 2026 TCNA Person of Year
14:57 Outro
15:22 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by TAB Surfaces
00:19 Intro
00:30 USITC Hears Safeguard Remedy Proposals
05:08 A Word from TAB Surfaces
06:17 Cosentino Revenues $1.5 Billion in 2025
08:43 U.K. Fabricators Create Quality Mark
10:40 Brazil Stone Scores in China
12:11 Neolith Appoints Brand Officer
13:41 Bermudez, Lugasan Join ISFA
16:17 Total Stone Solutions Hires Hertig
17:31 Outro
17:58 Brought to You by TAB Surfaces

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00:00 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz
00:26 Intro
00:38 Safequard Quartz Import Action Moves Forward
02:17 A Word from Quantra Quartz
03:29 New Licensing Bill Emerges in California
05:20 Coverings Rock Stars & Champions
07:10 NTCA Honors De Geso, Lambert
09:09 Construction Resources Acquires Ramos
10:47 Fireclay Tile Adds Fox Marble
11:45 New Fabricator Guidance on Respirators
14:24 Outro
14:50 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz
00:19 Intro
00:44 Public Access for Air-Respirator Study
02:29 A Word from TAB Quartz
03:22 Stonepeak Issues EPD, HPD for Products
04:45 Vadara Wins ADEX Award
06:05 Impressions of Xiamen Stone Fair and China
11:18 Outro
12:06 Brought to You by TAB Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz
00:19 Intro
00:32 Safeguard Action: Two Roads to Future?
04:05 A Word from Quantra Quartz
05:17 Caesarstone Revenue Down 10% in 2025
07:31 Marmomac Brazil Draws 15,000
08:34 Cosentino Partners with KBHomes
09:49 Chemical Concepts Acquires Perigee Direct
11:25 NSI Grants Lifetime Memberships
12:42 Marquez New ISFA Brand Chief
14:22 Outro
14:49 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz
00:19 Intro
00:29 US Supreme Court and Tariffs: What Now?
03:48 A Word from TAB Quartz
04:58 OSHA Plans Major Cuts in Inspections
06:23 KBIS/IBS Draws 110,000+
08:04 ISFA Fabricator Forum Next Month in Atlanta
09:00 ISFA Names Education Chief
10:52 Virginia Black: NSI Stone for 2026
11:55 NSI Releases State of Silica Report
13:50 Key Buyers Still Wanted in Xiamen
14:55 Outro
15:22 Brought to You by TAB Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz
00:21 Intro
00:31 Cambria Claims Patent Infringement Imports
02:26 A Word from Quantra
03:38 TISE 2026 Show Wrap-Up
05:35 Brazil Plans Bold Presence at KBIS
07:39 C.Next Draws 500+ for Cosentino
09:37 Fabricator's Choice Celebrates 25th
11:11 NSI, NSF Select 2026 Leadership
12:42 Outro
13:11 Brought to You by Quantra Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by TAB Quartz
00:18 Intro
00:28 ISFA Presents Solution for Calif. Silicosis Crisis
03:04 A Word from TAB Quartz
04:14 Federal Silicosis Liability Waiver Gets a Hearing
06:59 Brazil Natural-Stone Exports Set New Records
08:57 American Countertop Manufacturers Council Announced
10:39 Worldwide Suppliers at Xiamen Stone Fair 2026
12:07 U.K. Fabricators Start Safety Mark
14:05 2026 Caesarstone Circle Debuts
15:06 Outro
15:35 Brought to You by TAB Quartz

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00:00 Brought to You by Quantra
00:24 Intro
01:37 Doctors Seek Calif. Quartz Ban
03:18 A Word from Quantra
04:31 Safeguard Quartz-Import Action Continues
07:28 SURFEX Invites Exhibitors for Nov. '27 Show
08:45 Coverings 2026 Education Announced
10:48 Brazil Natural Stone Exports Strong in Nov. '25
13:21 2026 U.S. Stone Summits Slated
14:26 ISFA Fills Two Executive Positions
15:16 Xiamen 2026 Early-Bird Sign-Up Starts
16:13 Outro
16:48 Brought to You by Quantra

Radio 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 https://www.radiostoneupdate.com.

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00:00 Brought to You by Quantra
00:28 Intro
01:37 New U.S. Tariffs and Hard Surfaces
05:02 "Safeguard" Action to Limit Quartz-Surface Imports
08:12 A Word from Quantra
09:25 California Silicosis Legislation
11:48 Diagnosis Errors with Silicosis?
12:45 NSI, ISFA Actions on Silicosis Awareness
13:41 Federal Bill to Waive Silicosis Liability
14:42 2025 U.S. Hard-Surface Imports: Mixed Bag
18:04 Cosentino, Caesarstone Financial Results
19:53 Italian Stone Equipment Sales Dip in U.S.
20:48 U.S. Tile Consumption Declines
22:00 U.S. Trade Shows Up in 2025
26:19 Leadership Changes: Coldspring
27:06 Leadership Changes: Cosentino
27:48 Leadership Changes: Neolith
29:04 MSI Celebrates 50th Anniversary
29:56 All-Woman Exam for Certified Tile Installer
30:32 Dallas Company gets $12.4 Million Fine in Transhipping Case
31:30 Caesarstone Closes Last Company Quartz Factory
32:25 Outro
32:53 Brought to You by Quantra

Radio 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 https://www.radiostoneupdate.com.