For a newly constructed home perched on the rolling hills of the small suburb, a local designer was enlisted to create a space that was reminiscent of the country, but also ecologically friendly.

The 2017 edition of Coverings, the annual international trade fair and expo dedicated exclusively to showcasing the newest in ceramic tile and natural stone, heads back to Orlando, FL, this spring with a fresh image and under new management.

While walking through the bustling exhibit hall at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, during The International Surface Event (TISE), it was evident business is picking up for members of the stone industry.

Once again a contingency of fabricators came together during The International Surface Event, which was held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from January 18 to 20, 2017, to participate in a Fabricator Forum.

Business was going great for Sharon until the night of February 17, 2004. “I went to bed that night only to be awoken by a huge explosion,” said Re. “In a heartbeat, my entire shop, the trucks, forklifts, the office, etc. — everything was gone in one second.

Scheduled from March 6 to 9, 2017 in Xiamen, China, the Xiamen International Stone Fair continues to build upon its success and strengthen its position as a leading educational and networking event for stone industry professionals.

The 43rd edition of Vitória Stone Fair | Marmomacc Latin America is slated for February 14 to 17, 2017 at the Carapina Expo Center in Espirito Santo, Brazil.

The stone industry may have started behind the technological curve, but it’s quickly catching up. The days of fabricators having to move every slab in their yard to show customers what that specific slab looks like, may be a thing of the past.

Once again the New Year will kick off with The International Surface Event (TISE), which will be held from Wednesday, January 18 to Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Stone World once again presents a roundup of the newest technological advances in equipment, as well as tools and accessories (coming in February), used in stone production.