GI Stone, one of the country’s leading commercial stone fabrication and installation firms, made history twice with the recent hire of Camra Sanders as a stone mason. Not only is Sanders the first female stone mason to join the award-winning firm, but she's also the first woman to join Chicago's Stone Masons Union Local 21 as a marble finisher in 20 years.  

Over 100 members attended NSI’s annual study tour, which took place in western Colorado, September 10th to 14th. Highlights of the event included a rare glimpse inside Colorado Stone Quarries’ historic Pride of America marble quarry and fabrication facility and a trip to the Gallegos stone yard and marble shop in Gypsum. During the Gallegos visit, attendees enjoyed a fun Poker Run activity featuring their suppliers. 

LOTTE Staron, a renowned provider of high-quality solid surface products, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Doyle Farris. This exciting collaboration aims to bring the Staron solid surface brand to a broader audience across the U.S. Market, marking a significant milestone for both companies.

 MILE®stone continued its MILE®stone Academy Essential Gauged Porcelain Installation Training events with the fourth one held September 12 through September 14, 2023.

Stonepeak Ceramics, the preeminent U.S. manufacturer of high-tech porcelain stoneware solutions reaffirms its commitment to excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction through a series of strategic investments in its U.S. operations. Through these investments, the company aims to expand and upgrade product output, highlighting its dedication to delivering state-of-the-art quality materials and reaffirming its position as a pioneer in taking ceramics to new heights.

The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a federal grant to fund installation training programs at several colleges in Alabama over the next three years. This grant represents the FCEF's inaugural funding success outside of the industry and sets the stage for future grant applications. 

Each is distinguished by a wide range of shades ranging from gold to gray, enriched with intriguing interweaving patterns of full and elegant veins

A major innovation will greet the audience at Marmomac

“It was really nice to connect with other fabricators to learn more about the industry and see how others are handling the challenges we all face. I look forward to participating in future activities and training sessions.” —Jeff Preston, Top Advantage Surfaces 

Caesarstone’s Time Collection presents contemporary design and ancient beauty in the forms of the marks of time imprinted on stone