November 2024 (Hurricane, UT) — Thank you to all who attended our recent Builder & Designer Event! A special thank you to Ashlee Clough of Anasazi Imports for her presentation.

Stay tuned for our next Designer & Builder Event and drop us a line if you would like to be added to the invite list.

October 2024 (Hurricane, UT) — Cosentino, a company that specializes in the production and distribution of innovative surfaces for architecture and design, has inducted Countertop Source into their Rock Masters program.

Rock Masters is a prestigious recognition by the Cosentino Group aimed at showcasing master stone fabricators and installers. These professionals are highly skilled craftsmen who specialize in working with Cosentino’s premium surfaces, such as Silestone, Dekton, and Sensa.

The Rock Masters program celebrates excellence in craftsmanship, recognizing those who have mastered the complex processes involved in cutting, shaping, polishing, and installing natural stone and engineered surfaces.

Stay tuned for a video featuring Countertop Source’s Tony Barlow and Jared Barlow as they discuss the company’s vision for premium stone fabrication and installation in the greater Southern Utah region.

Recent media coverage has highlighted concerns about silica in the stone industry, particularly with countertops. Reports often focus on the risks to workers, stating that while homeowners are safe, workers may face severe health risks from silica dust, including cancer and lung diseases.

Silica is a natural mineral used in many industrial processes, including countertop production. It exists in both natural and engineered stones. Engineered stone is made by combining resins and quartz.

Respirable crystalline silica consists of tiny, invisible dust particles that, when inhaled, penetrate deep into the lungs and cause scarring, known as silicosis. Over time, this can lead to severe lung damage.

Silicosis is a progressive lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust. It leads to irreversible lung scarring and can increase the risk of lung cancer with long-term exposure. Silicosis is treatable but not curable..

OSHA mandates that workers receive medical evaluations and respirator fit testing. Countertop Source monitors air quality, uses dust collection equipment, and provides proper training.

Unfortunately, not all companies follow OSHA guidelines often due to lack of awareness or resources. Simply providing dust masks is insufficient—education and proper training are crucial.

Countertop Source follows proper safety protocols by using water during cutting and grinding, and employing essential filtering respirators. All new employees undergo safety training and medical evaluations. We have received numerous Safety Awards from the Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA). We use state-of-the-art water and dust collection equipment in our fabrication shop and encourage minimal on-site cutting.

For safety, we advise customers to avoid being in the same areas as our installation crews during cutting or grinding to avoid possible exposure to silica dust. We strive to minimize on-site cutting and grinding by using a digital template machine for accurate measurements for in-shop fabrication and controlled environment cutting.

We are proud of the safety record of our fabrication and installation crews and we protect them with the industry’s best information, technology and training.

Google Street View is a feature of Google Maps that allows users to see 360-degree panoramic images of streets and select locations around the world. Users can use Street View to explore our showroom from their own homes before visiting.

Anthony Barlow, owner, and Thomas Barlow, sales manager, were on hand to receive the award at the annual Best of Southern Utah Gala.

Countertop Source thanks all the customers and builders who voted for them.

Each year, SUHBA recognizes companies than demonstrate exceptional safety practices in the workplace.

Cosentino's product range includes Silestone, crafted from natural quartz, polyester resins, color pigments, and antibacterial elements, as well as Dekton, a durable countertop material comprising glass, porcelain, and quartz. Dekton boasts non-porous, heat-resistant, and scratch-resistant properties.

Recognizing Countertop Source as an important partner, Cosentino values their collaboration in fabricating and installing premium-quality Silestone and Dekton countertops for discerning projects.

Countertop Source sponsors quarterly events to give local designers and builders the opportunity to network and learn about developments in the stone countertop industry.

February, 2023 (St. George, UT) — Countertop Source provided countertops in nine of the homes featured in the 2024 Parade of Homes, St. George. We are proud to partner with builders in the greater St. George area to provide premium countertop stone for their kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms and offices.

December 15, 2023 (Hurricane, UT) — Countertop Source is proud to announce we will be exhibiting at the 2024 St. George Area Parade of Homes in the home built by RL Wyman Homes. February 16 - 25, 2024. Be sure to stop by to see the countertops we fabricated and installed for this stunning home.

November 23, 2023 (St. George, UT) — Countertop Source helps sponsor the annual Basket Brigade of St. George, delivering full Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of Washington County families.

To find out more about Basket Brigade of St. George, visit: www.stgeorgebasketbrigade.org

Thanks to all who participated in this important event.

November 7, 2023 (St. George, UT) — Countertop Source sponsored the November 2023 SUHBA (Southern Utah Homebuilders Association) luncheon on a beautiful day featuring amazing tri-tip steak from Markay Johnson Construction. Thanks to SUHBA for supporting builders and contractors in Southern Utah!

October 26, 2023 (Hurricane, UT) — Countertop Source hosted a Designer and Builder Event
with SapienStone and PITT Cooking America.
Micah McCoon, Western Regional Sales Manager for SapienStone, explained the benefits of their newest sintered stone offerings. Tiffany Fletcher, Business Development Manager for Vision Sales Group, demonstrated PITT's gas burners which fully integrate into stone countertops.
Countertop Source hosts events periodically to help industry leaders learn about the latest trends and uses for modern stone and to provide networking opportunities for industry professionals.

August 24, 2023 (Hurricane, UT) — Countertop Source partnered with Cosentino to host an event for local designers and builders to introduce two new stone colors to the industry: Le Chic and Urban Crush. Countertop Source hosts these kinds of events periodically to help industry leaders learn about the latest trends and uses for modern stone and to provide networking opportunities for industry professionals.

August, 2023 (Hurricane, UT) — Jared Barlow is featured on the SUHBA website discussing his experience with a career in construction.

August, 2023 (Hurricane, UT) — Countertop Source is honored to support our local FFA as a Champion Sponsor of the 2023 Hurricane Peach Days Rodeo.

June 7, 2023 (Hurricane, UT) — Countertop Source invited local interior designers to their showroom for a seminar and network opportunity. Industry experts from Middleby Residential and Cosentino discussed topics including high-end appliance trends, stone fabrication do's and dont's, and the differences between various types of stone. Attendees enjoyed fare from a variety of sweet and savory charcuterie boards while networking, A number of valuable gifts and services were raffled off to attending designers.

June 7, 2023 (St. George, UT) — Countertop Source was voted Best of Southern Utah for the fourth year in a row. Thanks to all those who voted for us.

April 20, 2023 (Hurricane, UT) — Countertop Source now carries the MORE™ line of products. Protecting, cleaning and beautifying your surfaces has never been easier. Every product in the MORE™ line is formulated specifically for natural stone, ceramic & porcelain, grout, and concrete surfaces. These products deliver great performance and are water-based. Safer for you. Safer for the environment.‍

April 2, 2023 (St. George, UT) — Countertop Source was chosen to fabricate and install the countertops, wall cladding, showcase bases, wall trim, etc. throughout the newly completed Washington County Building in St. George, UT. The project features and number of unique stone features that can be seen in the council chambers and on all levels of the four-story building.

January 30 - February 2 (Las Vegas) — Countertop Source management and representatives attended StonExpo, a business-to-business convention sponsored by The International Surface Event (TISE) brand. Countertop Source regularly attends industry events as they consider expansion of their services and products.

StonExpo is THE stone event for industry networking, discovering new possibilities in stone, and learning about advances in fabrication technologies. StoneExpo included exhibitions from seven countries featuring stone, supplies, equipment, and services.  Leading manufacturers and associations also sponsored a number of demonstrations.

Countertop Source is committed to adopting advances in stone fabrication and installation to meet the growing demands of builders, designers, and homeowners serving Southern Utah.

November 19, 2022 (St. George, UT) — Countertop Source helps sponsor the annual Basket Brigade of St. George, delivering full Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of Washington County families.

This year, "Team CS" includes Issac Jessop, Jared Barlow, Dan Barlow, and Tom Barlow representing the company in their continuing efforts to give back to the community.

To find out more about Basket Brigade of St. George, visit: www.stgeorgebasketbrigade.org

Thanks to all who participated in this important event.

November 1, 2022 (St. George, UT) — Marion Young makes a presentation at SUHBA's Annual Awards luncheon. Countertop Source sponsored the event where builders and contractors received various achievement awards.

September 30, 2022 (St. George, UT) — Brett Brady and Marion Young represent Countertop Source at Sunbrook Golf Course's Woodbridge 7 hole for the 2022  Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA) Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

SUHBA and its members are happy to announce they raised over $27,000 for local scholarships!

Thanks to all our builders who participated.

June 7, 2022 (St. George, UT) — For the third consecutive year in a row, Countertop Source was voted, "Best of Southern Utah" (Gold) in the Countertop Supply Company category.

The Best of Southern Utah's main goal is to highlight local business and create a fair and easy way to vote for businesses in a "Best Of" contest with third-party validation. Results are posted on www.bestofsouthernutah.com and in an annual Winner's GuideBook printed and distributed throughout Southern Utah.

June 7, 2022 (Hurricane, UT) — The Southern Utah Home Builders Association (SUHBA) awarded Countertop Source its SUHBA Safety Award in recognition for the company's outstanding safety record and efforts to promote safety throughout the company.

Five companies received the Safety Award presented at the 8th Annual SUHBA Safety Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Dell Barlow, Jr. (second from left) accepts the award for Countertop Source.

June 1, 2022 (Hurricane, UT) — Countertop Source qualified for membership in the Rockhead Group, USA. Rockheads is a council comprised of the “Best in Class” stone fabricators from all over the United States.

The focus of the group is to bring a high level of business intelligence to its international network of fabricators resulting in higher levels of consumer satisfaction.

April 25, 2022 (Hurricane, UT) — Representatives from Cosentino (a global countertop stone company from Spain) met with key staff members of Countertop Source to review HYBRIQ+, a new high-performance blend of premium minerals, quartz, and recycled materials produced through a sustainable manufacturing process using 99% recycled water and 100% electric energy from renewable sources.

April 6, 2022 (Las Vegas) — Jared Barlow, member of the Countertop Source Management Team, describes the benefits of Countertop Source's great work culture to attendees at the Coverings conference sponsored by the National Stone Institute.

April 4, 2022 (Cedar City) — Countertop Source recently completed the fabrication and installation of a project at BZI Steel in Cedar City. The project includes a staircase, reception desk, conference table, and countertops for a kitchen and bathrooms.