The next edition of Coverings is scheduled for April 18 to 21, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The exhibition, which is the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, will feature hundreds of global companies, product innovations, insights and industry connections necessary to grow a business.

The National Kitchen &  Bath Association (NKBA) – the world’s leading non-profit trade association for the kitchen and bath industry providing tools, research, certification and events to thousands of professionals – has released its Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) for Q2 of 2022.

Vadara Quartz Surfaces (Vadara), a leading manufacturer of artisan handcrafted quartz surfaces, in partnership with distribution affiliate Granite Group International (GGI) in Villa Rica, GA, has appointed Tami Mohamed to the newly created position of territory manager.

Ege Seramik’s newest porcelain tile collection, Aspen, exquisitely showcases the ancient art of terrazzo flooring via high-definition inkjet printing on 12- x 24- and 24- x 24-inch tiles.

Schluter-Systems announces the appointment of Dan Marvin to the position of Director of Product Standards and Sustainability. Marvin joined the Schluter team on August 15, 2022. “Dan’s addition to the team further strengthens Schluter-Systems’ goal of being an industry leader, not only in innovation and quality, but also in sustainability,” said Chantal Brunet, business support leader.

The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) offers the "The Complete Guide on Developing Tile & Stone Specifications with Architects" course, providing the student with thorough and detailed information on how architectural sales representatives can get their tile and stone products specified with “Bullet Proof Specifications” -- meaning resistant to “Value Engineering and Substitutions.”  

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, introduces Vapor Ban™ E, a single-coat, 100% solids, liquid-applied two-part epoxy coating specifically designed for controlling the moisture vapor emission rate from new or existing concrete slabs.

For the 18th consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in July, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

In an effort to grow its program, Women in Stone is asking interested stone industry members to join its mailing list to receive updates about available programs, resources, and events, including the Amazing Race at StonExpo, the 2023 Mentorship Program, awards and scholarships, webinars and networking events. 

Existing-home sales sagged for the sixth straight month in July, according to the National Association of Realtors. All four major U.S. regions recorded month-over-month and year-over-year sales declines.