Porcelanosa Opens New Sintered Stone Plant

Porcelanosa has invested a total of 55 million euros in the development of its new 375,000 sq. ft. plant in the Castellón municipality of Villarreal , where the company’s headquarters are located. This center will produce close to 14 million sq. ft. per year of large-format porcelain and sintered stone. … Read more

Neolith Presents Iconic Design

Neolith has launched an all-new generation of surfaces featuring 3D printing technology known as Neolith Iconic Design. According to the company this groundbreaking product will set a new standard in the sintered stone industry as it combines the latest in decorating, technology and art. Neolith says this launch will allow … Read more

CVC Fund VIII Acquires Sintered Stone Surfaces Manufacturer Neolith Group

Private equity platform, CVC Capital Partners VIII, has agreed to invest in the Neolith Group, which was previously controlled by its founders, the Esteve Family, and Investindustrial. Neolith, pioneer in the creation of sintered stone and a global leader with business in more than 100 countries, leads the ongoing process … Read more

Lapitec Launches USA Division & New Color

Lapitec sintered stone, used in architecture, interior and product design, announced plans for expansion in the North American market. According to the company a proprietary warehouse to efficiently serve the market will launch in Florida with a team of local professionals, proving Lapitec’s determination to boost its presence in the … Read more

Lapitec Offers New Larger Slab Sizes

Lapitec sintered stone slabs are now available in larger sizes. In addition to the 1500- by 3365-mm size slab, the full-body material is now available in two new sizes. For 12- and 20-mm thicknesses the slab measures 1540- by 3440-mm, while in the 30mm thickness its size is 1500- by … Read more

UGM Surfaces Partners With Lapitec as Midwest Distributer of Sintered Stone

UGM Surfaces announced the introduction of Sintered Stone into their portfolio of silica-free products via a new partnership with Lapitec. Lapitec’s activities in the United States have become increasingly significant and frequent, bearing testimony to the company’s interest in the US market. As part of this policy of internationalization and … Read more

Lapitec Introduces New Musa Collection Shades

Lapitec presented three new Musa options as concept colors at Cersaie 2021. Musa experimented with new aesthetics and now offers additional options of Bianco Atena, Bianco Giulia and Bianco Venere. The products complement the existing Bianco Vittoria, Bianco Elettra and Bianco Aurora shades and offer three vein thickness variations and … Read more

Neolith Presents Essentials Series

Driven and inspired by Neolith®’s core values, the brand has presented its new series for 2021: ESSENTIALS. To maintain and reinforce its sustainability commitment, Neolith has introduced a new formulation with up to 90 percent recycled material in the composition of some of the models in the ESSENTIALS series. Whether … Read more

NEOLITH Announces New Vice President of Sales & Operations of North America

Neolith® announced the appointment of James Amendola as its Vice President of Sales and Operations of North America. This follows the appointment of José Luis Ramón Moreno as CEO in March and Sagi Cohen as Advisory Board Member in November 2019. Amendola brings extensive knowledge and experience to Neolith, accrued … Read more

Neolith Introduces Calacatta Luxe

NEOLITH® has launched Calacatta Luxe, a new surface available for all interior and exterior applications. Building on NEOLITH’s popular Calacatta slabs, which are inspired by world famous Italian Carrara marble, Calacatta Luxe takes the pattern to the next level, turning up the contrast for dramatic effect. Incorporating elements of Calacatta … Read more