After considering the work of hundreds of leading tile distributors across the U.S. and Canada, Ceramics of Italy has recognized Mosaic Tile Co. as the recipient of the 2013 Confindustria Ceramica North American Distributor Award.

The Ultimate Stone & Tile Experience -- the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards celebrate creativity and technical know-how in the use of tile and stone in residential and commercial projects.

Founded in 1968 by Giuseppe Carnevale, Marmi Orobici Graniti S.p.A. of Bergamo, Italy, has maintained a pattern of growth over the years, and it is known worldwide as an international supplier of all stone varieties

Coverings 2013, the international tile and stone exhibition, will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from April 29 to May 2, 2013, and it is on track to have more than 900 exhibitors from more than 50 different countries.

Celebrating its 25th year, Unicera, a tile and bathroom furnishing exhibition held annually in Istanbul, Turkey, brought together a group of the leading Turkish tile manufacturers.

After several difficult years, exports of Brazilian stone production are on the rise again, and the full spectrum of Brazil’s stone offerings will be on display at the Vitória Stone Fair from February 26 to March 1

Decolores of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil, has developed a way to convert the abrasive slurry from natural stone processing into a product used to create bricks for construction

At Boulevard Shopping in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil, a range of domestic stone materials were used to bring both outdoor and indoor spaces to a new level of stylishness

Seeking to create a unique stone structure on his property in Bourdeaux, France, a stonemason built a stone cabin with local French limestone and sandstone

The following is a look at just some of the stone materials on display in Verona.