As communities across the country race to expand available hospital bed space in response to COVID-19, an American Institute of Architects (AIA) task force is providing a new tool for public officials to quickly identify buildings suitable to be adapted for patient care.

Braxton-Bragg has hired stone industry veteran and big-hitter Shawn Rice to manage its outside sales efforts. Rice has more than 25 years of experience in strategy and sales with strong market and product development skills.

Pokarna Engineered Stone Limited (“Pokarna”), the wholly owned subsidiary of Pokarna Limited has contributed 10 Million Indian Rupee to the Chief Minister Relief Fund of Telangana and  10 Million Indian Rupee to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Relief Fund for the fight against Covid-19 pandemic.

Braxton-Bragg answers the customer call for more presence in Texas by expanding its van fleet and hiring experienced sales consultant Al Alvarez to service the San Antonio, Austin and Dallas markets.

Marmomac wishes to express its support and closeness to everyone who, in various ways, is involved and committed to tackling this global emergency.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Design + Industry Awards are now open for submissions. As the authority on all things residential kitchen and bath, each year the NKBA recognizes the year’s most exceptional kitchen and bath designs.

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Pure Michigan Business Connect program has launched a new grant program providing a total of $1 million in grants to Michigan’s small manufacturers looking to retool and produce critical health and human service supplies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has introduced Laticrete Select-Bond, an industry-first, versatile tile and stone adhesive system that includes optional kits for specialized enhancements.

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally-proven construction solutions for the building industry, has named Joseph Rizzo as Associate Director of Sales, Concrete Remediation.

The Natural Stone Institute continues to add new resources to its COVID-19 resource page for stone companies. Since last week, the association has added the following: COVID-19 Exposure Prevention, Preparedness and Response Plan and an explanation of cash flow relief under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.