Brazil's ornamental stone industry continues to make waves on the international stage. At the 57th Marmomac held in Verona, Italy, from September 26th to 29th, Brazil showcased a robust presence. With a record number of participating companies, exclusive displays of Brazilian materials, unprecedented awards and sectoral promotion, Brazil stood out.

Dal-Tile, LLC and its powerhouse tile brands Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean are pleased to highlight their ESG efforts in tandem with the newly-released Mohawk Industries Environmental, Social and Governance Report (ESG).  Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, is making the ESG Report information easily accessible to customers via the Daltile, Marazzi and American Olean websites.

Engaging with local artists and emphasizing a design story in these spaces, Artaic fabricates beautiful mosaic artworks designed by artists and designers using robotic technology to bring art into the multi-family home. Due to its inherent durability, versatility, and vibrant colors, custom mosaic tile can be used in a variety of spaces, water-prone and high-traffic areas included.

Opustone, a leading luxury tile and stone provider, would like to recognize three top interior designers — Maca Interiors, Studio Roda and Moniomi. These designers have skillfully and creatively used luxury materials brought to them by Opustone to create dream homes. Gift baskets were gifted to these designers as a thank-you from Mosaic Companies. 

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.