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On Wednesday, July 17 and Thursday, July 18, 2024, the Flooring Sustainability Summit – a first-of-its-kind conference with the goal of advancing the flooring industry’s leadership in green building – will take place in Washington, DC, and the Natural Stone Institute will be in attendance.

Daltile, an industry-leading brand of ceramic, porcelain, glass, metal and stone tile, as well as mosaics, extra-large slabs, countertops, exteriors and roofing tile, was recently named “Best Tile Manufacturer” for the 26th consecutive year in the annual “Award Of Excellence” competition. 

Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announced the Grand Opening of its new state-of-the-art facility warehouse and headquarters located in Dalton, GA -- marking a significant milestone in CFI’s mission to enhance the flooring installation industry.

Louisville Tile and Broadlume formed a strategic partnership to bring the Wilcox Fifty Five private label tile collection to an even broader audience.

Deadline for Natural Stone Institute members to nominate someone for one of two seats on its board of directors is Monday, July 15, 2024.

Cosentino will host members of Women Who Rock at their facility in Spain to show them the company's operations and culture.

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) was among six non-profit organizations to be awarded a donation from the newly formed Coverings Cares program. 

Neolith, a manufacturer of sintered stone, announced select details of its second-half business plan, which includes the launch of six new products and the presentation of a new line of surfaces that does not contain crystalline silica. 

Louisville Tile, a leading provider of high-quality tile and stone products, announced its ninth consecutive year as a recipient of the prestigious Best Places to Work in Kentucky award for 2024. This remarkable achievement solidifies Louisville Tile's reputation as a company that prioritizes employee well-being and fosters a thriving workplace culture.

Cutting Edge Countertops, Inc., a premier countertop fabricator for the Midwest with five showrooms and three service centers across Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, recently announced the immediate acquisition of L.E. Smith Company, a third-generation, family owned business known for being a leading laminate fabricator since 1950.