ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) is seeking researchers, educators, consultants, technical experts and industry leaders to share their knowledge and business expertise as presenters for the educational conference program.

PROSOCO has hired Alley Mathson as its new strategic account manager. Mathson will work directly with decision makers from national firms to provide technical product support on projects, including product demonstrations and trainings for current and new customers.

The International Surface Event (TISE) has successfully concluded its 2018 tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV. More than 80 Rockheads representing 42 member companies were in attendance to share experiences and best practices with fellow associates in the surfacing industry.

Vadara Quartz Surfaces is proud to announce the release of 18 luxurious new colors to their renowned collections. Since its beginning in 2016, Vadara has been the go-to brand for designers and consumers looking to upgrade their interior for the modern era.

David Castellucci, director of business development at Kenneth Castellucci & Associates in Lincoln, RI, has been named 2017 Person of the Year by the Natural Stone Institute.

Braxton-Bragg has re-hired former employee Matt Maples as product manager. Maples was formerly in the Braxton-Bragg sales department from November 1997 to May 2014. He brings more than 20 years of stone industry experience to this position.

Laser Products Industries (LPI) today announced that the company has reached two important corporate milestones with global sales of its digital measuring systems topping 5,000 lasers and simultaneously reaching a record 3,000 customers.

Kathy Spanier, director of marketing for Coldspring in Cold Spring, MN, is the recipient of the 2018 Women in Stone Pioneer Award.

Select Interior Concepts, Inc., holding company for the consolidation and management of companies focused on interior building products and services, has announced its Architectural Surfaces Group subsidiary acquired Bedrock International, a leading Midwest distributor of natural stone.

International Masonry Institute (IMI) will host a Tile Marble Terrazzo (TMT) educational conference for design and construction professionals in six U.S. cities in 2018.