Ceramics of Italy is pleased to announce a deadline extension for the Ceramics of Italy 2021 Tile Competition! North American architects, designers, and students now have until April 1 at 11:59pm EST to submit their Commercial, Institutional, and Residential projects featuring Italian ceramic and porcelain tile.

StoneCash, B2B multivendor marketplace and trading platform for the stone industry, will host SmartFair - 3rd edition from the 3rd to the 5th of March 2021. Three days completely dedicated to stone, machinery, tool, service, and design companies. 

In an effort to make it easier for homeowners to finance their remodels and updates, Cosentino, a world leader in quartz, natural stone and recycled surface production, has announced the launch of Cosentino Finance.

Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has announced a new strategy to support the underground mining market in North America. The company has consolidated resources and application experience to approach the U.S. and Canadian segments as one North American market. This new structure will help meet increasing demand for electrification solutions that deliver savings on maintenance, ventilation and cooling while lessening environmental footprint and creating a healthier work environment.

BB Industries (BBI) is opening a large fulfillment center in Salt Lake City, UT, on April 5, 2021 to better serve the 13 western states with guaranteed two-day or less delivery. “As we grow, so do our customer partners’ benefits,” said BB Industries CEO Rick Stimac. “We are using the resources from our unprecedented 2020 growth to expand our fulfillment services to ensure customer delight. This investment also shows our commitment to the stone industry and to our vendors and customers, and the fact that we want to provide the highest levels of service in all areas.”

LATICRETE, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched Glass Tile Adhesive Lite, a premium adhesive mortar for glass tile and mosaic tile including submerged applications. With its superior lightweight formula, higher bond strength, long open time and non-sag performance, Glass Tile Adhesive Lite is easier to transport and easier to handle on the jobsite. In addition, the formula contains no respirable crystalline silica levels that exceed the OSHA action level*.

The Natural Stone Institute congratulates the following 2020 Pinnacle Award recipients. Award winners will be celebrated at a ceremony during TISE in Las Vegas on June 16. More details will be shared soon.

Weha Red Cat Turbo granite blades are one of the best granite, Quartz, and Engineered Stone blades for the price.

Calacatta Columbus marble by Granitos Zucchi has been chosen as the 2021 Natural Stone Institute Stone of the Year. The stone will be featured on 2021 member certificates, membership code of ethics, and association marketing materials throughout the year.

Daltile’s RevoTile was recently honored by Beautiful Kitchens & Baths magazine as one of the “30 Most Innovative Products” for 2021.  An annual list developed by magazine editors based on their favorite kitchen and bath design products, RevoTile was selected for its ability “to combine clever function, sophisticated style, and cutting-edge technology” according to the publication.