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This category lists manufacturers, industry-related news, press releases, PDF catalogs and other documentation related to countertop materials including: granite, laminate, quartz surfacing; acrylic resin-based solid surface countertop material and more.

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  • Composite Solid Surfacing
  • Source: ebuild 11/24/2009
  • Made from cement and recycled glass, IceStone surfaces have achieved the difficult-to-obtain Cradle-to-Cradle Gold certification. "It is a durable, trustworthy product that is good for the environment and made in the USA," a judge stated. The company's new Refined line, released last year, features smaller glass pieces than previous offerings. Cost: $75 and up per square foot for material, fabrication, and installation. 718-624-4900. More
  • Composite Countertops
  • Source: ebuild 11/24/2009
  • Eye-catching aesthetics and a low environmental footprint make a combination that appeals to pros and consumers alike. Eco by Cosentino countertops are made with 75 percent post-industrial and post-consumer recycled content, including salvaged mirrors; window and bottle glass; salvaged porcelain; and industrial furnace residuals. The remainder is stone scrap bonded with 22 percent corn oil resin. "Eco is most appealing because of its high percentage of recycled content, the non use of petroleum resin, and the durability," said Matt Klein, owner of Klein's Custom Countertops, in a testimonial. "With Eco by Cosentino, we now are able to truly market ourselves as an environmentally friendly shop." The material is non-porous; requires no sealers; and has high stain, scratch, and scorch performance, the firm says. It has earned Greenguard and Cradle to Cradle Silver certifications. Cost: $68 to $118 per square foot, depending on thickness and color. 866-579-4326. More

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  • Samsung Staron Earns SCS Certification for Recycled Content
  • Source: ebuild 11/2/2009
  • Staron Surfaces, a division of worldwide technology leader Samsung, was recently honored with the SCS Material Content Certification for seven of its surfacing products. The certification, issued by Scientific Certification Systems, a leader in certifying independent environmental claims, recognizes Staron for the use of recycled material in several of its acrylic surfacing options. More