Training is offered in English or Spanish, with the language noted on the schedule.

Lackmond Stone has named Andrew Phillips, former branch manager of Direct Stone Tool, as territory manager, servicing customers and overseeing the company's sales strategies on the West Coast.

The company has a 3,500-square-foot showroom and a 9,000-square-foot warehouse in Nashville, TN, as well as a 1,200-square-foot showroom in Chattanooga, TN.

I recently returned from TISE West in Las Vegas, and I have to say I think everyone there was excited with the results.

Bedrock Quartz is a three-generation countertop business catering to the Utah market. Owned by David Jorgensen and his three sons, Alan, Eric and Steve, the company has evolved from a laminate countertop shop to a natural stone and quartz surfacing operation, with an emphasis on quality and customer service.

The International Surface Event, a combination of StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas, Surfaces and Tile Expo, brought together stone and stone working technology, as well as tile and tile-setting products, along with carpet, wood and linoleum — all of it featured on one floor this year, compared to the two-floor design from previous years.

Now in its XIV edition, the International Architecture in Stone Awards — a biennial prize for architectural works in natural stone — was once again presented during Marmomacc.

Coverings attendees will have the opportunity to view an exhibition of tiled benches, designed and built by students from SAIC and participate in interactive educational classes presented by the Chicago Mosaic School when the show takes place April 18th to 21st at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

As an added benefit for NTCA members, UofCTS online courses will be offered through the NTCA website and individuals who sign up will receive a special membership discount.