he Tyrolit Group acquires Abrasive Tools Specialists (ATS) as part of a strategic investment to solidify its position in the Australian market.

The Natural Stone Foundation is proud to welcome the following industry members to their Board of Directors for 2024.

The Natural Stone Institute introduces “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research” -- a 60-minute course that covers recent embodied carbon research, including NSI’s industry-wide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for flooring, cladding and countertops. 

Mosaic Companies, LLC, a nationally recognized leader in the specialty wall and mosaic tile, floor tile and natural stone slab categories, is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Cohn as the new president of the showroom division, taking the helm of Walker Zanger nationally and Opustone in South Florida.

The Rockheads Group (RHG) announced the addition of Eric Behrends to its executive team effective January 2, 2024. 

Unilin Technologies takes a significant stride towards durability by introducing the first PFAS-free formulation for waterproof coatings, aligning with forthcoming bans on harmful chemicals such as PFAS (fluorine) in products in the EU and US market, starting in 2025.

OHM International partners with Virginia Tile to provide its exclusive brand, Valiant Surfaces.

BACA Systems announces it is the exclusive sales agent for Comandulli products in the U.S. 

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) welcomes three new members to its board of directors in 2024. Fabricators Todd Scott, Smokey Mountain Tops and Troy Ellsoos, The Countertop Factory Midwest, will serve as directors, while Meagan Hegland, Park Industries, will serve as associate member representative.