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An Overview of Engineered Quartz Surfaces
For those who desire the look and feel of granite, but are concerned about its drawbacks, engineered quartz may be the solution. Harder and stronger than granite, engineered quartz offers a design aesthetic that is different from other surfacing materials. This course provides an overview of the characteristics, features, and benefits of engineered quartz surfaces, as well as a discussion on the related green certification programs.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Compare the characteristics of natural stone, solid surface, and engineered quartz.
- List the features and benefits of engineered quartz.
- State the applications and the variety of uses of solid surface in interior residential and commercial markets.
- Compare the characteristics of various surface materials.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by William Miska, Scott Belasco, and John Chong on behalf of Staron Solid Surfaces - LOTTE CHEMICAL CALIFORNIA, INC.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: William Miska, Scott Belasco, and John Chong
Title: William Miska- Regional Sales Manager (East), Scott Belasco- Regional Sales Manager - Central Division and John Chong - Regional Sales Manager (West), Lotte Chemical
Background: William Miska has twenty-four years of experience from DevCon Inc. as a project manager, national sales manager, and VP of operations and general manager in the granite export, fabrication and construction of commercial projects and high end custom residences. William has been with Lotte Advanced Materials Staron for 7 years as regional manager in the solid surface and quartz sales and distributor management areas. He has performed hundreds of product presentations for natural stone, solid surface and many other construction related products to the A & E design community. He has managed a sales force of 45 and is overall responsible for 120 employees in various construction related fields especially the hotel renovation and new construction areas.
Scott Belasco has been involved in the Solid Surface industry for 34 years, having seen the industry from every angle. Starting as a fabricator back in 1974 he progressed through the fabrication industry emerging as a manufacturers rep for some of the top manufacturers in the industry. Scott has also been employed on the distributor side of the business. He currently manages the Central region of the US as well as duties in Canada. Strengths lie in technical and construction information as well as hands on and lecture instruction. Staron Solid Surface and Radianz Quartz are the two products produced within Lotte Advanced Materials that Scott manages.
John Chong is the Western Region Sales Manager for Lotte Advanced Materials, and has provided CEU course study presentations to many of the top architectural & design firms within the western region of the US over the course of the past six years. John regularly interfaces with designers regarding interior surfacing options for commercial projects, including specialized healthcare facilities. John speaks fluent Korean and is a US military veteran.
