GranQuartz, one of the largest distributors of stone fabrication tools, equipment and supplies in the U.S., is holding a Vendor/Customer Appreciation Day for those in the Salt Lake City, UT, area at its facility.

A conference will be held on Thursday, September 28th in the Palazzo dei Congressi in Bologna as part of Cersaie’s Building, Dwelling, Thinking program to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jørn Utzon’s Sydney Opera House (1973-2023), one of the most important works of modern architecture to make extensive use of ceramic tiles.

Seventeen different marble-inspired subjects in Gardenia Orchidea’s newest collection

The conception of a project that values the use of Brazilian natural stones gave student Talita Perazza, from the state of Santa Catarina, second place in the Natural Stone Challenge – first Brazilian Academic Architecture Award. 

Northwood Designs, Inc., announces the latest release (v2023.6) of Slabsmith software for stone fabricators.

Crossville, Inc. recently announced the CrossValue Program, a curated collection of the company’s best-selling tile lines that are deeply inventoried to provide customers with readily available, high-quality porcelain tile.

A technological breakthrough after several years of research and development adds five new full body colors to the catalogue.
 

New backsplash tile with intricate patterns from MSI Surfaces

In July, the State of California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (CAL-OSHA) took steps to further protect stone industry employees against the dangers of silicosis. CAL-OSHA approved creation of an advisory committee to strengthen existing regulations through an emergency measure with a priority to address dry-cutting and dry-polishing activities utilized by some fabricators.

Walker Zanger is excited to announce the grand opening of their newest Costa Mesa, CA, showroom on Thursday, August 3rd. The event will be held at 1700 Sunflower Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.