The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) now offers online “The Complete Guide on Developing Tile & Stone Specifications with Architects” course. According to the company, it includes training on: Students will also be provided with a tile and stone MasterFormat Specification template to use to help architects specify products. It is … Read more
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) and the Artisan Group have officially joined forces in a new strategic alliance built around protecting fabricators, growing the workforce, and strengthening the long-term future of the surfacing industry. This alliance is being established under the ISFA Fabricator Safety Initiative (FSI), a national effort … Read more
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has deemed a global safeguard investigation petition regarding imports of quartz surface products as properly filed. The petition was submitted by the Quartz Manufacturing Alliance of America (QMAA) on Sept. 15 of this year. Officially deemed Quartz Surface Products Global Safeguard Investigation, Inv. No. … Read more
LX Hausys America, manufacturer HI-MACS Solid Surface and Viatera Quartz Surface, was named as a winner of three 2025 Product Innovation Award recipients by sister publications Architectural Products, Interiors + Surfaces and Building magazines. The awards were for two HI-MACS products and one Viatera product. Both HI-MACS Calacatta Albero and … Read more
Neolith, the Spanish producer of sintered stone surfacing, announced the promotion of Michele Ballarin to the position of Group CEO, Americas, replacing James Amendola. Since joining Neolith in 2022, Ballarinhas held senior commercial roles, including executive vice president for West Coast U.S. and LATAM distribution and chief revenue growth officer. … Read more