Laminam Expands North American Presence

 Laminam, a manufacturer producing natural surfaces for interior and exterior design applications, has announced plans to open five new showrooms with adjoining distribution centers across North America. Four of the five new showrooms and warehouses will be in Canada’s major cities — Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary — and in … Read more

Prodim Celebrates 25 Years at Marmomac 2023

Prodim International, a provider of digital templating solutions for the stone industry, will celebrate its 25th anniversary as the company showcases its innovative digital templating solutions at Marmomac 2023, which is scheduled to take place September 26 to 29, 2023 in Verona, Italy. Marmomac serves as an excellent platform for … Read more

TOP 500 LIVE Opens Registration

The 6th annual TOP 500 LIVE set for Oct. 16-18 at the M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas will feature dozens of top CEOs and experts. Organizers of the event expect the conference will draw hundreds of home improvement entrepreneurs, owners and presidents from around the country. “This will certainly … Read more

2023 NAFCD & NBMDA Annual Convention Opens Registration

Registration for the 2023 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is officially open. Building upon the success of last year’s conference, NAFCD and NBMDA are excited to bring the distribution community together again in Colorado Springs, from November 14–16. The 2023 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention will unite the top distributors … Read more

NAHB Awards Program Now Accepting Applications

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced that its awards program is now open. The NAHB Awards Program highlights the best and brightest in the residential construction industry in a variety of categories. Applications are now open for the following: Best in American Living™ Awards, the building industry’s … Read more

ASCER Calls for 2023 Tile of Spain Award Entries

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) announced the call for entry for the 2023 edition of the Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project. This year marks 22 years of honoring innovation in design. Celebrating the excellence in precision and progression of ceramic craftsmanship, … Read more

Laminam Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

Laminam, an Italian producer of natural surfaces for interior and exterior design applications, has officially released the company’s 2022 Sustainability Report, stating a dedicated multifaceted approach to channeling investments towards the environment, people and the territory in which it operates. “Laminam benefited from wise strategic choices, capitalizing on investments made … Read more

European Commission Officially Defines Sintered Stone Product Category

In May 2023, the European Commission and European Organization for Technical Assessment (EOTA) officially adopted a new European Assessment Document (EAD) that defines a new product category known as Sintered Stone. The definition of this new category of material is as follows: “An industrial product formed by a wet mixture … Read more

Park Industries Bolsters Sales Team

Park Industries, a manufacturer of stone CNC machinery, announced the promotion of Meagan Hegland to the position of National Sales Director and the addition of Jeremi Cowman as National Sales Manager. These strategic moves reflect Park Industries’ commitment to prioritizing customer success and further strengthening its salesforce to deliver unparalleled … Read more

Coverings Announces On-Demand Content Availability

Coverings (coverings.com), the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced the release and availability of on-demand content from select learning sessions recorded live at Coverings 2023, which took place at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida, April 18-21, 2023. Tile and … Read more