The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) rolled out its July tour across 17 states, delivering an extensive lineup of standards-based educational workshops and regional trainings to industry professionals. With a total of 24 free workshops and six free regional trainings, this initiative marks a significant expansion compared to the offerings provided in 2023.

The global facades market size is estimated to grow by USD 133.9 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 8.1% during the forecast period. Rising residential construction and infrastructural activities is driving market growth.

Walker Zanger is honored with the 2024 Luxe Red Awards Reader’s Choice for tile and stone for its Geometric Collection. 

BACA Systems is set to hold a digital fabrication seminar series to offer hands-on experience and live machine demonstrations to participants.

Austin, TX-based LE Surfaces reports that they have doubled their U.S. and global sales of quartz products in the last 12 months and further expanding its position in the European market. 

Cosentino, a global leader in the production and distribution of sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, publishes its Sustainability Report for the 2023 fiscal year that reinforces its commitment to its stakeholders by transparently reporting on the evolution of its strategic objectives based on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles.

The International Surface Event has extended the submission deadline for its Call For Expertise (CFE) to July 12, 2024.

The Natural Stone Institute is offering a free trial of select online courses from its Natural Stone University to non-members.

Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Virginia Tile Company, LLC (“Virginia Tile”). Virginia Tile is a Midwest-based specialty distributor of design-centric tile, decorative surfaces and installation accessory products headquartered in metro Detroit.

Coast Tile recently opened an all-new, stunning, 2,000-square-foot showroom in Avalon, NJ -- catering to builders, interior/exterior designers and architects.