KITCHEN/BATH SPOTLIGHT: counters

Hanex Solid Surfaces are crafted from a unique blend of acrylic resins and natural materials. They can be cut, shaped and formed to fit a range of designs. The surface can be fabricated and installed in almost any application with invisible seams. FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #22

About PCS:Caesarstone: CIRCLE #52LG Hausys Surfaces launches the ecofriendly Hi-Macs Marmo as part of the Prestige Collection that blends natural stone design with next-generation solid surface. It is a nonporous, easy-to-maintain solid surface that has the contemporary look of natural stone in a thermoformable, easy-to-fabricate, seamless surface."Times could always be a lot better," Burns concluded. "We have been fortunate to experience growth. If you work hard, you have a plan, and you take care of your customers, you can still grow a business in hard economic times. We've been able to do that and therefore reinvest into the business to prepare for when the economy improves."FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #26Dupont Corian: CIRCLE #54Burns added, "Twenty-four full time positions were created in 2010, and I anticipate an increase of another 15 to 20 in 2011.:. It has been very exciting to see this company develop in a few short years, constantly aiming to serve our ever-growing customer base. I am convinced that the addition of our laminate and solid surface manufacturing facility will accelerate our growth while continuing to meet the needs of our customers."Gerrity Stone: CIRCLE #57For more information or a quote please visit PCS at our website www.rsipcs.com .Gemstone: CIRCLE #56On the fabrication side, PCS has partnered with VT Stone Surfaces, a division of VT Industries, America's largest countertops supplier. VT recently completed an incredible multi-million investment into their State-of-the-Art manufacturing facility in La Mirada, complete with automated slab handling, precision software and environmentally clean water recycling and filtration. "Much like RSI PCS on the cabinet side, VTI has advanced countertop manufacturing to another level, and this results in a better made, faster to install countertop system," said Mr. VanDerHeyden. "Coupled with our builder and contracting expertise and cost controls, we have a powerful combination to bring to market."Staron Surfaces announces the addition of seven colors to its Radianz collection of quartz surface options. The quartz collection now offers a total of 30 high-gloss color options, including its newest colors: Antigua beach, Albion amber, Bristol beige, Toluca sand, Allegheny amber, Ural gray and Rangoon black. It is nonporous, which prohibits bacteria, mold, mildew and moisture from penetrating. FOR MORE INFO CIRCLE #25ThinkGlass offers glass kitchen countertops, backsplashes and raised bars. Its exclusive technology can make unique kitchen countertops in thicknesses of IV2 in. or more. These countertops come with a smooth, glossy finish and a choice of embedded textures that can be infused with color.Designed to complement traditional, crossover and rustic decors, wood countertops from J. Aaron can be used as bar tops, chopping blocks, vanity tops or traditional kitchen counters. Made from top-grade hardwoods, these counters are tough enough to take daily beatings and come in thickness from I1A to 5Va in.QuickTops is designed to allow builders to have a single point of contact for the entire cabinet and countertop project, simplifying the extensive amount of communication and coordination work for the builder, particularly on appliances, sinks, options, value engineering and changes.Avonite Surfaces: CIRCLE #51"Inevitable growth of the laminate/solid surface division will create new employment opportunities in 2011," stated Brad Burns, president. "Our new facility and product offerings now allow for us to be the full service countertop solution."Wilsonart: CIRCLE #60

Wilsonart: CIRCLE #60