Author: Slab & Sheet

Ontario: Silicosis and Countertop Fabrication

Feb 11, 2020

Provincial workplace safety officials cite U.S. CDC study in focus on fabrication and crystalline-silica exposure.

China Shadow over Granite Business in Andhra Pradesh

Feb 10, 2020

Owners of granite quarries in Prakasam district are worried that China’s coronavirus outbreak will affect exports.

Gelman: New OSHA Silica Standard Not Strong Enough

Feb 8, 2020

The new silica standard announced by OSHA falls short of protecting workers from this deadly occupational exposure.

Lack of Policy Support Slows India Stone Exports

Feb 5, 2020

Exports of natural stones from India like granite, marble, slate and quartzite slowed down in 2019 due to lack of policy support from state governments.

Cranemere Group Acquires Acquabella

Feb 3, 2020

Cranemere Group forms The Engineered Stone Group to establish a leader in engineered stone bathroom products and acquired Acquabella.

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