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Neolith, announced the promotion of James Amendola to CEO of North America. Amendola, who has been Vice President of Neolith North America since 2020, succeeds Daniel Sánchez, the former CEO and Group CCO, with whom he worked closely throughout this year. As Executive Vice President, Amendola was instrumental in driving … Read more
In response to significant, sustained growth, Princeton Chemical Company (PCC), producers of Join.It surfacing adhesives, announced the expansion of its customer service team. The addition of Amanda Ruth to the company’s staff as a dedicated Customer Service Specialist will further improve client interactions with PCC. With a strong background in … Read more
The North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) and the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) will host the 2024 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention in New Orleans October 22-24. The event will bring together industry distributors and suppliers for three days of professional development, networking and sharing … Read more
Coverings (coverings.com), the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to recognize 21 exceptional projects for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and technical proficiency in the use of tile and stone. The recipients of the awards were celebrated … Read more
Caesarstone announced the launch of its first-ever trend report, Beyond the Surface – a profound exploration on design and how it should be an authentic reflection of its creators. To inform this report, Caesarstone has partnered with experts in the field to form the ‘Caesarstone Circle’ – an advisory panel … Read more
Neolith, a manufacturer of sintered stone, announced that Daniel Sánchez was recently appointed CEO of Neolith North America and LATAM. A Neolith veteran of fifteen years, Sánchez previously served as Chief Commercial Executive and Vice President for Neolith in Europe. He recently relocated to Miami, FL, just miles away from … Read more
The North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) has announced that after 33 years of service, Kevin Gammonley will be retiring from the association effective June 30, 2024. Gammonley began his service to NBMDA in 1991 when he was hired as the organization’s membership manager. He quickly connected with its … Read more
NSI has announced the recipients of this year’s Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Craftsman of the Year Award. Manu and Rika Shah started MS International (MSI) in 1975, in the basement of their home in Fort Wayne, Ind. MSI became a member of the … Read more
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has announced competitors for two high-stakes contests at this year’s show. No showgoer will want to miss the showdown between the most exciting and innovative brands at DesignBites or the new-to-market highlights in Kickstarter. DesignBites is the interactive, high-energy brand spotlight that selects … Read more
The Rockheads Group (RHG), has announced the addition of Eric Behrends to its executive team. With more than 20 years of business and industry experience Behrends will help lead RHG into its next phase, as the group continues to leverage its combined buying power, best-in-class fabricator members and the industry’s … Read more
