In 2012 Italy exported stone for a value of 1,810,421,274 Euros for a total of 4,178,259 tons, recording an increase of +9,8% in value and +4,17% in quantity compared to 2011, returning to 2005 volumes and values.

A month ago, I reported on the tremendously positive feedback I received on StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas -- which, in my view, was the most successful stone industry trade event in years.

To help tile and stone industry players stay on top of their game, Coverings 2013 has created a robust conference program with more than 70 compelling sessions.

With more than 700 exhibiting companies from all over the world introducing their newest products to thousands of attendees, singling out the best new products at Surfaces | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas was not an easy task

Located in Tyler, TX, U.S. Granite/Berry Marble & Granite operates one of the most sophisticated stone-fabrication operations in all of North America.

With a packed show floor, an extensive education program and, most importantly, solid business being conducted between exhibitors and attendees, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas was the best North American trade show in more than half a decade

The first edition of the Marble Institute of America/Stone World magazine Stone Industry Education Series is currently taking place at MSI in Orange, CA, and it has a solid attendance of fabricators from across Southern California.

The Marble Institute of America has announced the hiring of Aaron Dahnke to fill the vacated role of Education Manager.

Building Stone Institute (BSI) is holding its annual members meeting in Las Vegas, NV, on Sunday, January 27, 2013.

With the close of StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas this month, the stone industry loses a valuable resource with the retirement of Gary Distelhorst, who has served as head of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) for more than a decade