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The Natural Stone Institute has named their 2021 Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year, Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year, CEU Educator of the Year, Pioneer Award recipient and Migliore Award recipient. The prestigious awards are presented annually to individuals who exhibit exceptional skill and dedication within the stone … Read more
Walker Zanger, a luxury brand in slab and tile, is making substantial investments in equipment and personnel at its Mexico factory – Ceramica Antique. The investment, made with the support of its parent company, Mosaic Companies, LLC, will focus on ramping production capacity. The investment, set to happen in two … Read more
The North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) announced the launch of its Emerging Distribution Leaders Program. This initiative will assist up-and-coming professionals in reaching their full potential through the provision of coordinated education and relationship-building opportunities. The new program provides opportunities to connect and build relationships through education, networking … Read more
Water Treatment Solutions custom designs and installs patented and patent pending water filtration and recycling systems developed for the varied water needs of the stone, glass and concrete industries. The team at Water Treatment Solutions brings together years of experience with water filtration and recycling expertise to provide closed-loop, zero … Read more
A Brazilian quartzite rich with color, Tempest Blue is the newest addition to the Artistic Tile collection of polished stones. The 3/4-in. slabs showcase stormy flows of blue smoke and peach veined by russet, olive green, and taupe, with crystalline mauve inclusions. Possible applications include countertops, interior commercial flooring, interior … Read more
Coverings (coverings.com), the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, announced the top ten tile trends for 2022. The tile trends were gathered and forecasted by the three leading international tile associations and sponsors of Coverings, Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, Ceramic Tile Manufacturers Association of Spain … Read more
As if finding help wasn’t hard enough for busy fabricators, once you find the employees you need, you have to train them! While it might take time out of your very busy schedule, training is a vital part of keeping your business running smoothly and efficiently. If you look at employee retention … Read more
Formica presented its 2022 Living Impressions™ Collection featuring 14 designs, including five 180fx® laminate patterns and nine Formica® laminate patterns, as well as the new Monolith texture all inspired by extensive home and design research. The collection focuses on designs that bring comfort and simplicity to the forefront of any design. Natural … Read more
Join Coverings Connected on National Tile Day Wednesday, February 23 for a can’t-miss tile & stone digital experience. Coverings Connected is your unique and no cost opportunity to gain valuable insights and learn from thought-leaders during three informative webinars. These webinars provide an advanced glimpse of the trends and the … Read more
MSI Premium Quartz Countertops are available in a wide range of patterns, including realistic marble-looks, modern concrete-looks and nature-inspired looks. The line of colors range from icy white tones to midnight black tones. The newest additions, Calacatta Leon Gold, Calacatta Laza Gold, Calacatta Laza Night and Calacatta Delphi complement a … Read more
