Industry News
The North American Building Material Distribution Association’s (NBMDA) University of Innovative Distribution (UID) will be held on March 11-14, 2024, in Indianapolis, marking its 30th consecutive year of uniting the rising stars within wholesale distribution for four intensive days of learning and networking. UID is a concentrated educational program focused … Read more
The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) provides Online Tile And Stone Sales and Installation Courses designed to increase the employee’s knowledge and skills in order to increase the profits of the company and to avoid costly problems. The list price for UofCTS Online Tuitions is $150 per tuition … Read more
Alpha Professional Tools® announced that the addition of Alexander Makin to its team to represent the company in the Southern U.S. region. Makin will service Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Southern Nevada, Texas and Utah.With more than 25 years of experience in the stone industry, Makin is a recognized leader and … Read more
KBIS announced that applications for the Hard Hat Media Tour and DesignBites are now open. Both 2024 show events are incredible opportunities for brands to connect with visitors and the industry community as well as spotlight their groundbreaking innovations. You may also be interested in this article: Coverings 2024 Launches Registration
Tile of Spain, the international brand representing more than 100 ceramic tile manufacturers, announced the annual release of the U.S. Quick Ship Collection. The new catalog of Spanish tiles includes more than 140 ceramic series from over 35 Spanish companies. The Quick Ship Collection is a reference guide which features … Read more
Coverings (www.coverings.com), the international ceramic tile and natural stone exhibition and conference has launched the official openings for event registration, discounted hotel booking options and award program submissions for Coverings 2024, which will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta, Ga., April 22-25, 2024. Tile, stone … Read more
LX Hausys, a provider of premium surfacing materials, celebrated its inaugural VIATERA showroom Open House Event on Friday, October 13. This exclusive gathering was designed to engage local kitchen and bath dealers, designers, and trade partners, offering them a firsthand look at LX Hausys’ VIATERA collection and other top-of-the-line products. … Read more
The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has provided natural stone and fabrication services for two homes with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program builds 100 percent mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. Natural stone and … Read more
Best of KBIS Awards return to the 2024 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show with new award categories. Celebrating function and design, the expanded categories also look for key trends in the field, ranging from new-to-market technology to products with lifestyle benefits. Sponsored by Luxe Interiors + Design, the upcoming program … Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers in the engineered stone fabrication and installation industries. “Many workers in the engineering stone industry are experiencing illnesses so severe … Read more