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Radio Stone Update

Stone Update
Quartz Surfaces
Quantra
USITC
Brazil
TAB Quartz
Caesarstone
United States
Tariffs
Crystalline Silica
Quartz Surface Imports
Shaman Stone Fair
Silicosis
Coverings (trade Show)
Caesarstone Ltd.
Las Vegas
Isfa
California STOP Act
ISFA California Fabricator Licensing Proposal
California
Stonepeak Ceramics

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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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

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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)

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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

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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 www.radiostoneupdate.com.

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Emerson Swartzkopf
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Emerson Schwarzkopf
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Augie Chavez
Owner, Gecko Solid Surface Solutions
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Becky Chavez
Owner, Gecko Solid Surface Solutions
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Molly Hauer
Park Director of Marketing
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Matt Groh
Mechanical Project Engineer
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Episode: ParkFest 2025 a Success; Latino Fabricators Meeting in San Antonio
Brian Lindboom
Project Manager
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Richard Rick Atkinson
Recipient of Thor Lundh Quarrier Award
Natural Stone Institute
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Kay Shipper
Host of Radio Stone Update, providing data-driven industry news and analysis.
Emerson Swartzkopf
Editor and publisher providing market observations and industry commentary.

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What is Radio Stone Update about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Industry-focused updates on hard-surfaces materials, trade policy, and regulatory developments shape the episodes. Coverage frequently centers on quartz, natural stone, engineered stone safety, and related import dynamics, with detailed data breakdowns, policy timelines, and market implications for fabricators, distributors, and installers. Sponsorships from leading brands in quartz and surface materials are common, and the show often weaves in event coverage from industry trade shows and conferences. Overall, the podcast tends to blend data-driven news with practical implications for North American stone professionals, highlighting how policy shifts, safety debates, and global trade affect pricing, supply chains, and project planning. A no... more

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