Meld is recognized as a leading reason why the Rainshine house scored so well in the "extraordinary performance in the selection of homeowner and environment-friendly materials from salvaged, locally sourced, recycled materials and those with low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs)" category. "The countertops - Meld USA's ecoX eco-sensitive concrete material in Natural with Tri-blend 100% postconsumer color glass - were part of what made this project so green."

Yet another Meld material has been selected to be a part of Material ConneXion’s materials library and catolog. Material ConneXion is an innovative global materials library with locations in New York, Bangkok, Germany, South Korea and Milan. Material Connexion is recognized by international architects and designers as the go-to source for new materials for anything from textiles to building.

Each featured material is selected by a panel of jurors made up of 10 to 12 creative professionals, architects and designers. All materials are accepted based on four levels of innovation: new materials, improvement on an existing material, technology transfer and sustainability. About 60 materials are judged each month and only the most unique, resourceful and inventive are accepted into the library.

“Micro is our third material to be selected for this library and I think it really solidifies Meld as a global leader in developing and manufacturing eco-friendly materials,” said Michael Bustin, CEO of Meld USA

Material Connexion reaches 30,000 subscribers, clients, media outlets, and industry opinion-leaders and is the leading global material library. Micro is MC#4831-03 in the Material ConneXion library and catalogue.

Boutique Design, a new forward thinking magazine, radically challenges its readers to rethink the environments they produce. Check out micro, Meld's newest material, located in Sustainable Truths, an article based entirely upon shining light on new products, materials and surfaces for your green environment.

Remodel, a Better Homes and Gardens special interest magazine, suggests their readers use ecoX for bathroom countertops. The special green feature called Eco Elegance, recommends and reviews eco-friendly materials for bath remodels.

Meld’s surfacing was used for the concierge desk at Hotel Palomar in Philadelphia, which was featured in Hospitality Design’s 16 Stunning Projects article.

iMatter/Israel Exhibit: Meld’s ecoX and Micro materials will be on display at the Beit Meirov Art center in Holon, Israel during a month-long concrete exhibit beginning July 26. ecoX and Micro will then be added to the iMatter Materials Library in Holon.

“I’m excited that Meld and our unique materials are getting international attention and credibility. Our appearance at the exhibit brings Meld to the forefront of the industry and we are proud to know we are leaders in what we do,” said Meld CEO Michael Bustin.

The iMatter Materials Library is a hub for the latest in building materials for designers and architects around the world.

ISFA’s Countertops & Architectural Surfaces magazine highlights our newest material, micro, with a profile and photo in their What’s New in Colors and Materials section this month.

Azure Magazine - ecoX mentioned as one of the top terrazzo-like concrete surfacing products for green building in the 25th anniversary edition of Azure.

LEED Materials - A simple and organized guide to constructing a LEED certified building, LEED Materials by Ari Meisel, has recognized ecoX as a resource for LEED credits. ecoX gains LEED points in the MR 4 category for recycled content, the MR 5 category for use of regional materials and the IEQ 4.1 category for the use of a low emitting sealant.

Builder Magazine: Be in the Know About EcoX

This month, Builder magazine considers Meld’s EcoX “a product or tool every builder should know about.” Focusing on green products, Builder Magazine highlights EcoX as an eco-friendly surfacing material for the kitchen and bath.

It comes as no surprise that Meld’s eco-friendly and equally sleek Xposed surface is featured in Transmaterial 3, the third installment of the Transmaterial series. Written by Blaine Brownwell, the Transmaterial books are celebrated in the architecture and design industry world wide and feature environmentally friendly materials used by artists and architects alike. Tailored to individuals and companies who follow the business with passion, Meld’s appearance in the book is yet again proof of Meld’s belonging in the trade.

Meld counter tops frame the "cooking zone" in this newly remodeled home providing a natural setting with a soothing and sophisticated new look. Check out this month's Better Homes & Gardens for more on Meld as well as the Ball Residence.

Meld USA is ISFA's first concrete countertop Certified Professional

The 2009 AIA South Atlantic Regional Conference will be held in Greenville, South Carolina at the Carolina First Center. Meld will be on display with CaraGreen to show off their newest offerings in the eco building materials division. Stop by booth 146 and say hello.

IIDEX/NeoCon Canada and the Green Building Festival have forged a strategic partnership to create the most comprehensive expositions focused on sustainable products and services for the built environment. Meld has been incorporated into their Think:Material section, which spotlights sustainable products. Material World showcases the latest new and sustainable materials from emerging Toronto, Canadian and international companies drawn from a wide range of non-traditional suppliers, regions and specialties. Think:Material is curated by international materials consultant, Jim Salazar and an industry committee.

The RainShine House in Decatur, Georgia has achieved, and exceeded, the highest level of “green architecture” possible through the United States Green Building Council’s LEED® [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design] for Homes Pilot Program—LEED® Platinum. One of the most important credits given this home by the LEED® Program was for extraordinary performance in the selection of homeowner and environment-friendly materials from salvaged, locally-sourced, to recycled to those with low or no volatile organic compounds, each representing lower energy investments, lower contribution to off-gassing and environmental pollution, reduced energy investments in shipping, enhanced durability, etc.

Meld USA is proud to contribute to the premiere amenities of the world renowned Miraval Spa and Resort. After collaborating with the visionary architects and design team of Miraval, Meld's award-winning eco-composite materials and design vision have been incorporated in the luxurious accommodations that truly meet the sophisticated desires of those who visit.

Meld USA’s launch of ecoX has quickly garnered national press and accolades for its creative use of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled materials. As a result of this publicity ecoX was selected for a number of high profile projects in 2009 including the opportunity to accompany Kimball Offices in their National Ad Campaign.

Meld was featured recently on Eco Composites website for its ecoX and Xposed material. They gave high remarks for our ecoX material saying,"EcoX is a high-design eco-sensitive concrete product made with nearly 70% post-consumer and post-industrial recycled materials including glass".

Meld is featured in Canada's Primere Design Magazine Azure. Azure's The Green Guide showcases top companies and their quest for greening our built environment.

Meld and CaraGreen are spotlighted on CarolinaNewswire.com a daily online news magazine featuring business and technology stories, headlines, expert commentary, guest columnists, and special features that matter to the professional community.

Meld is hosting an ecoX and Xposed slab launch party in conjunction with Caragreen at 5pm at our Raleigh location.

Meld’s newest material Xposed was featured in VMSD Magazine’s newest surfacing section about more natural, raw surfacing materials with interesting textures.

Meld's eco-sensitive concrete material, ecoX, was feature in AZURE Magazine's material World highlighting concrete manufacturers reducing our carbon footprint.

Meld completes a large scale project with Miraval, the #1 ranked spa and resort in North America.

Meld launches its partnership with leading green distributor Caragreen.

See Meld's two page spread in the September Issue of Hospitality Style.

Meld’s eco-friendly concrete material, ecoX appears in the Sunday issue of the New York Times.

Meld’s eco-sensitive concrete material, ecoX was selected as one of the Top 150 Sustainable Solutions by Innovative Home magazine.

Blaine Brownell, author of Transmaterial 1 & 2 and director of the renowned design and materials firm Transstudio, showcases Meld's award winning ecoX material in his keynote address at the World Science Festival in New York City .  The 2008 World Science Festival drew an attendance of more than 120,000 people.

Award winning North Carolina residential project uses Meld's eco-friendly countertops and sinks and nabs a national 2008 Custom Home Award.

Meld’s eco-friendly ecoX countertops appear in the March 2008 issue of VM+SD magazine.

Meld’s eco-friendly concrete materials, ecoX and extremeconcrete are included in the critically acclaimed book Transmaterial 2.

Meld's eco-friendly extremeconcrete and ecoX materials have been selected for inclusion on the worldwide material's platform Materia.

Meld’s eco friendly concrete material, ecoX was selected from hundreds of submissions as one of the most innovative new building materials in 2007 by Architectural Record magazine.

Meld’s award winning extremeconcrete and ecoX materials are added to ecolect’s™ sustainable materials library.

Meld’s new Protoplasm concrete tile appears in the November issue of Interior Design magazine’s biannual edition of the Market Tabloid.

Aspiring material designer, Michael Bustin of Meld USA, speaks at the 2007 Concrete Countertop Industry Conference in Charlotte, NC.

Meld’s eco-sensitive concrete material, ecoX™ is inducted in Material ConneXion’s permanent Innovative Materials Libraries in NYC, Milan, Bangkok and Cologne.

Meld’s custom extremeconcrete countertops appear in the September 2007 issue of Interior Design magazine (article “A Touch of Tokyo” p. 201.)

Meld’s new eco-sensitive concrete material, ecoX appears in the October 2007 issue of VM+SD magazine.

Meld’s Whale Tail stool and Protoplasm concrete tile have been selected to exhibit at DXR ’07.

Blaine Brownell, author of Transmaterial, will showcase Meld’s new eco-X material in his keynote address at interACT, the definitive conference on textiles and the environment.

Meld announces new project with global research-driven pharmaceutical company Merck & Co.

Meld's mysterious and evocative Whale Tail stool appears in the August 2007 issue of VM+SD magazine.

Meld completes custom project for global athletic footwear and products company, New Balance in Boston, MA.

Meld’s new eco-sensitive concrete material, eco-X™ appears in the June issue of Interior Design magazine (p. 108.)

Meld’s new Ripple surface texture appears in the June issue of VM+SD magazine.

Meld’s Sevn stool (p. 54) and Sevn table (p. 114) appear in the May issue of Interior Design Spring Market Tabloid.

Meld USA works on the new Dwell Homes by Empyrean’s NextHouse.

Meld Announces New Brand with Modern Concrete Website

Meld Triples Square Footage with New Facility