The second stage of the program Export More Brazil, focusing on natural stones, ended with great news: 24 Brazilian companies in the natural stone industry closed approximately R$15 million in deals for the 12 upcoming months. 

The UofCTS online course "Installer Tile Specialist (ITS) Standards Verification course" has been taken by both union and non-union installers, as well as industry technical and sales people in order to be up-to-date with the industry installation standards, methods and practices.

VitrA Tiles, a leading producer of high-end ceramics, has appointed Dennis Szczybor as country director for its U.S. operations.

The first Coval Stone Certification course is scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Sugar Land, TX. 

Safeboard ™ OSP (Overhang Support Panel) comes in Wave Tech™ configuration. 

Natural stone and fabrication for U.S. Army First Sergeant John Borders were provided by Cosentino and Distinctive Surfaces of Florida through the Natural Stone Institute and the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. 

Stonepeak Ceramics, a leader in innovative surfaces with a U.S.-based factory in Crossville, TN, announced its new Nashville, TN, showroom located at 770 Melrose Avenue, in partnership with Alabama-based Robert F. Henry Tile Co.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released its most comprehensive report on architecture firm compensation and benefits trends in 15 years. The 2023 edition of the AIA Compensation & Benefits Report provides a comprehensive look into how firms are addressing rising inflation, staff shortages, and increased financial pressures and their impact on recruitment and retention.

MILE®stone is now offering a portfolio of 48- x 48- and 48- x 110-inch sizes produced at the Florim USA factory in Clarksville, TN.