Natural stone countertops continue to lose ground in favor of other popular materials for kitchen countertops. At the same time, granite surfaces, which already trailed quartz, have taken a sharp ...

Congress considers a bill to protect quartz manufacturers from lawsuits filed by stone cutters who contract a debilitating disease.

A new California law aims to protect workers from silicosis, an incurable lung disease that has killed 29 people in the state and sickened hundreds. Experts say it isn’t enough.

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Engineered stone's marble look, without marble's issues, has become a designer and homeowner favorite. “Beloved for their versatility and functionality, white quartz countertops (also referred to as ...

Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can ...

Engineered stone, also known as artificial stone or composite stone, has become a popular material in the construction and design industries due to its aesthetic appeal and durability. It’s become the ...

A surge in quartz countertop fabrication has triggered a growing epidemic of silicosis — an incurable lung disease — among ...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces has signed an agreement to acquire Technistone, a.s., a world-leading manufacturer of quartz stone that has specialized in the industry ...