DuPont™ invented Corian® in 1964. It was the only source of solid surface material for years. Since then, several brands have been developed that are all similar in how they look, wear and are fabricated. Other manufacturers and brands include: LG Hausys HI-MACS®, LOTTE Staron®, Wilsonart® Solid Surface (formerly Gibraltar®), Formica® Solid Surface, Hyundai L&C USA Hanex®, Aristech® Surfaces Avonite Surfaces®, Meganite® and Mystera™ , to name a few.