Virginia Tile, founded in 1928, is a distributor of ceramic, porcelain, stone and glass tile for residential and commercial contractors, dealers and other trade professionals in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin

The award was presented to Schlough at The International Surface Event (TISE) West 2016 in Las Vegas, NV.

The award will be presented at the 33rd CarraraMarmotec International Fair of marble, technologies and design in Carrara, Italy on May 18 to 21.

The program will pair industry veterans and newcomers, providing an important opportunity to build relationships and learn about the industry.

The new facility in Norcross, GA, just 20 minutes from their previous location, expands both the headquarters office space and the primary distribution center capacity, and includes a larger retail store.

The rule aims to curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease by limiting workers exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Alpha Professional Tools has announced that they have expanded their line of quality products with the development of several new products for the stone and tile industries.

Front Range Stone in Englewood, CO, Valley View Granite in Tremonton, UT, KBR Manufacturing of Cincinnati, OH, The Countertop Factory of Addison, IL, Andrew Lauren of San Diego, CA, and Andrew Lauren of Tucson, AZ, round out the latest stone fabricator shops leveraging the momentum of the Rockhead Group USA (RGU).

During the live-action demonstration and exhibit, sponsored by The Home Depot, master installers will build full-scale vignettes that incorporate materials from industry-leading tile and stone manufacturers, for the duration of the show from April 18 to 21, 2016 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

The group offers its own brands of premium countertops including Aventine quartz, Artisan stone collection granite and marble, Saratoga soapstone and Heritage wood.