2025 in Hard Surfaces: A Review

About this episode

This episode reviews the state of hard surfaces in 2025, discussing tariffs, silicosis legislation, and financial results from key companies.

Send us Fan Mail 00:00 Brought to You by Quantra 00:28 Intro 01:37 New U.S. Tariffs and Hard Surfaces 05:02 "Safeguard" Action to Limit Quartz-Surface Imports 08:12 A Word from Quantra 09:25 California Silicosis Legislation 11:48 Diagnosis Errors with Silicosis? 12:45 NSI, ISFA Actions on Silicosis Awareness 13:41 Federal Bill to Waive Silicosis Liability 14:42 2025 U.S. Hard-Surface Imports: Mixed Bag 18:04 Cosentino, Caesarstone Financial Results 19:53 Italian Stone Equipment Sales Dip in U...

Topics covered

• hard surfaces
• tariffs
• silicosis
• import regulations
• financial results
• legislation

Keywords

• hard surfaces
• tariffs
• silicosis
• import regulations
• financial results
• California legislation

Sponsors

Quantra

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cosentino, Caesarstone, NSI, ISFA

Places: California

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