Registration is now open for The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo | TileExpo and exciting opportunities are planned for the industry. Important to note, the 2024 event dates are January 24th to 26th, making the event a Wednesday through Friday day swing.

We are pleased to announce the opening of the Ann Sacks Showroom and Slab Gallery Long Island City.  Located at The Cardinal Building, 20-01 51^st Avenue, Queens, NY, this is the third Ann Sacks showroom location in New York City and includes a complete range of products and some of Ann Sacks most compelling and best-selling slabs from around the world. 

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.