The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the North American authority on all things residential kitchen and bath, announces its newest NKBA Global Connect Program Member: SAIENS International, a science-driven manufacturer that aims to create beautiful, timeless surface materials by integrating technology and artistry.

Infinity Drain, the manufacturer at the forefront of architectural and decorative drains, expands their popular Next Day Custom Program to include five finishes, three grate styles and lengths up to 96 inches.

On Thursday March 24th, Florim inaugurated its Flagship Store in Abu Dhabi (Al Medina Tower, Building 6 - corner Kaheem St, Al Sikeek St). Attending the event were Claudio Lucchese, president of Florim, Jonas Badde, first secretary of the Italian Embassy’s Economic and Commercial Section and a select group of guests from the architecture and design world.  

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has developed two new innovative Strata_Heat thermostats, providing homeowners with enhanced benefits such as quicker set-up time, hands-free operation and more smart home compatibility features to control their Strata_Heat floor warming system. Both the Wi-Fi Thermostat and Smart LCD Wi-Fi Thermostat can be controlled through the MyStrata_Heat app on a smart device or with most home automation hubs, providing real-time information for optimal usage. 

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, introduces the DM30 XC blasthole drill that is suitable for a variety of multi-pass rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) drilling applications.

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 Easyfit Products, Inc., a family owned business that has been operating since 1989.

In response to information from its tile industry colleagues in the Ukraine, the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and the Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) have launched a fundraiser for Save the Children’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, and the region, to help protect and support children and their families.

Jim Heib, CEO of the Natural Stone Institute, discusses how they worked with natural stone companies to commit to The International Surfaces Event that was held in Las Vegas, NV.

Stone World magazine had the chance to talk with Elena Grant, the vice president of marketing for Taffy Event Strategies, about what people can expect at Coverings 2022.