New Jersey Countertop Companies and Fabricators

New Jersey: The "Garden State" officially became the third state on December 18, 1787. Because of industrial diversification New Jersey has also become known as "Crossroads of the East". It is a leading industrial state and is the largest chemical producing state in the nation.

North Jersey has more shopping malls in one area than anywhere else in the world. There are seven major malls located in a 25 sq.-mile radius. The state also has more than 50 resort cities and towns.

New Jersey has the highest percentage of population density in the country - 13 times the amount of people per square mile than the national average.
The people of  New Jersey need countertops too, and there are plenty of places to supply them! You can find a list of countertop businesses in New Jersey here.

This is a sneak peek at our efforts to compile the most complete list of countertop fabricators in the United States from A to Z. We will be working on New Mexico next and hope to give you a look at that list as soon as its available. And you will find it here first.

New Hampshire Countertop Companies and Fabricators

New Hampshire: Nicknamed the "Granite State" because of the granite mountains that occupy the state, New Hampshire became the 9th state on June 21, 1788. In 1630 Capt. John Mason, who participated in the founding of Portsmouth, gave New Hampshire its name (after his home county in Hampshire, England). New Hampshire was the first to declare its independence from England and goes by the motto of  "Live Free or Die".
Mystery Hill in North Salem has come to be known as America's Stonehenge. This archaeological site is situated on the exposed bedrock summit of Mystery Hill. It consists of a number of large rocks and stone structures scattered around roughly 30 acres of land. It's unknown origins and history have been speculated upon by archaeologists for many years.

 The people of  New Hampshire need countertops too, and there are plenty of places to supply them! You can find a list of countertop businesses in New Hampshire here.

This is a sneak peek at our efforts to compile the most complete list of countertop fabricators in the United States from A to Z. We will be working on New Jersey next and hope to give you a look at that list as soon as its available. And you will find it here first.

MIA+BSI Announces 2016 Safety Initiative

Although we had originally planned to bring you Part 5 of our six-part series on Effective Safety Planning for this month’s Health & Safety Watch, we thought it would be prudent to share the January announcement from the newly partnered Marble Institute of America and Building Stone Institute (MIA+BSI), together known as the Natural Stone Institute.

As part of its commitment to renew a focus on safety in 2016, MIA+BSI has prepared the first phase of its 2016 Safety Initiative.  Click here to read the full article.

Nevada Countertop Companies and Fabricators

Nevada: The "Silver State", entered the Union on October 31, 1864 to become the 36th state. It is also known as the "Sagebrush State".  The U.S. obtained the region in 1848 following the Mexican War. Because Nevada became a state during the Civil War, it is also known as the "Battle Born State". 
In 1859 Nevada was made famous by the discovery of the Comstock Lode, one of the richest gold and silver mines ever found.

Construction worker "hard hats" were first invented in 1933 specifically for the workers on Hoover Dam.
 
The people of  Nevada need countertops too, and there are plenty of places to supply them! You can find a list of countertop businesses in Nevada here.

This is a sneak peek at our efforts to compile the most complete list of countertop fabricators in the United States from A to Z. We will be working on New Hampshire next and hope to give you a look at that list as soon as its available. And you will find it here first.

 

Design & Construction Week Updates

Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas included the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the International Builders Show (IBS) and The International Surface Event (TISE) that includes StonExpo, Tile Expo and Surfaces from January 19 - 22.

Although attending the shows was a lot of work (and a lot of walking), it was well worth the time and energy. The information gathered for both CountertopResource.com and our new sister publication GreenSurfaceResource.com and the connections made were invaluable.

This year, while at the show we provided daily updates of some of the more interesting finds, including new products, seminars and personalities we came across at the show...Read all about the great happenings here.  

Nebraska Countertop Companies and Fabricators

Nebraska: Became the 37th state on March 1, 1867. Nicknamed the "Cornhusker State" but also known as the "Beef State".  Eastern Nebraska was acquired in the Louisiana Purchase and Western Nebraska was procured by treaty following the Mexican War in 1848.

The Union Pacific began its transcontinental railroad at Omaha in 1865.

Nebraska has more underground water reserves than any other state in the continental U.S. The Ogallala aquifer, the largest aquifer in the U.S., lies beneath almost the entire state.

The people of  Nebraska need countertops too, and there are plenty of places to supply them! You can find a list of countertop businesses in Nebraska here.

This is a sneak peek at our efforts to compile the most complete list of countertop fabricators in the United States from A to Z. We will be working on Nevada next and hope to give you a look at that list as soon as its available. And you will find it here first.

Montana Countertop Companies and Fabricators

Montana: Became the 41st state on November 8, 1889. Nicknamed the "Treasure State", the importance of mining in the state is reinforced with the motto "Oro y Plata" (Gold and Silver).
Fort Benton, built in 1847 along the Missouri River by the American Fur Company, is the state's oldest continuously populated town.

When 99-99.5 percent pure gold was found in Grasshopper Creek in Bannack in 1862, it led to the greatest rush to the West since the California gold rush in 1848.

46 out of Montana's 56 counties are considered "frontier counties" with an average population of 6 or fewer people per square mile.

The people of  Montana need countertops too, and there are plenty of places to supply them! You can find a list of countertop businesses in Montana here.

This is a sneak peek at our efforts to compile the most complete list of countertop fabricators in the United States from A to Z. We will be working on Nebraska next and hope to give you a look at that list as soon as its available. And you will find it here first.