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Juan “Junior” Mercado from Christian Brothers Flooring & Interiors has been named the 2024 Commercial Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). The award, announced at the Total Solutions Plus (TSP) conference in Boston, MA, recognizes a tile professional for their dedication, craftsmanship and industry leadership. Mercado will receive the award at the Ambassador Reception on January 27, 2025, during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, NV.

Coval Technologies appointed Shawn Erickson as its Southeastern regional sales manager. Erickson will be responsible for enhancing existing client relationships in the southeast U.S. and building connections with new clients. Coval manufactures stain- and abrasion- resistant coatings that are distributed to over 160 outlets in the U.S. 

Machinery from Park Industries has elevated production at Top Priority -- allowing the company to successfully cater to a large commercial market.

Armina Stone, one of the largest natural stone importers and fabricators in the country, has become the Miami HEAT’s newest partner.  Armina Stone signed a multi-year sponsorship with the Miami HEAT through June 2027.

Learn how to reduce the embodied carbon of building projects by using natural stone from the Natural Stone Institute at Greenbuild

Specializing in custom small-sized tile, Decocer unveils a new contemporary website showcasing the aesthetic and functional value of ceramic tile.

Jennifer Farrell of Jennifer Farrell Designs shares the location and design concept of I.C.E. House: Interconnected Changeable Environments.

Louisville Tile University is an on-demand learning platform designed to provide knowledge and resources to employees.

Tom Duffy brings valuable expertise and a diverse product offering to Artivo’s growing family of products and capabilities. 

Starting with the 2025 Call for Entries, the Natural Stone Institute will partner the Pinnacle and Tucker Awards Programs.