The third edition of the SFA MegaWorkshop was held in Nashville, TN, from October 10 to 12, and it offered exhibits, demonstrations and educational seminars

The German Natural Stone Award is currently being organized by the Deutscher Naturwerkstein-Verband e.V. (German Natural Stone Association) together with the Bund Deutscher Architekten (BDA – German Architects Association).

The Natural Stone Council (NSC) has announced that NSC 373, Sustainability Assessment for Natural Dimension Stone, has been released for public comment.

M S International, Inc. (MSI), importer and distributor of natural stone and porcelain has significantly expanded its operations in the Northeast.

Burlington Stone has acquired the rights to quarry at Petts Quarry on Kirkstone Pass and Brathay Quarry near Ambleside, U.K., following the termination of Kirkstone Quarries Ltd.

At the recent edition of Marmomacc, the world’s largest stone trade fair in Verona, Italy, show owner Veronafiere announced several global expansion initiatives.

After serving as the seat of the Appony for more than six centuries, Chateau Appony fell into disrepair after World War II, and it was recently restored with two varieties of natural stone

This Stone of the Month supplied by Stone Italiana S.p.A., Verona, Italy.

Cosentino Group, international distributor of natural stone, quartz and recycled surfaces, has announced its Strategic Business Plan for 2012-2014, including the launch of an innovative new product line and ultra-compact surface called Dekton® by Cosentino in Spring 2013.

Emser Tile, designer and marketer of floor, wall and counter tile and natural stone has launched its enhanced Web site, www.Emser.com.