Vadara Quartz Surfaces, a leading manufacturer of artisan handcrafted quartz surfaces, is expanding its portfolio with eight new designs inspired by the Earth’s natural beauty.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing the housing industry, has named James W. Tobin III as the association’s new president and chief executive officer. Tobin, executive vice president and chief lobbyist at NAHB, will succeed CEO Jerry Howard, who is retiring from NAHB after more than 30 years. Tobin will assume the new post effective June 1, 2023.

The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 47th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program builds 100% mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. Natural stone and fabrication for U.S. Marine Corps Corporal and Police Officer Sharif Muzayen were provided by UMI and Florida Custom Marble. 

Paramount Global Surfaces announces the New Stone Source Company, the superior design solution for surface materials in the commercial and residential markets. The Ceramic Technics and Stone Source companies have officially merged to operate under the Stone Source name as the global leader in architectural and building materials for the A&D, hospitality, corporate, residential and healthcare segments. 

The Abbey Stone series is ideal for both indoor and outdoor projects

Park Industries, the leading manufacturer of stone CNC machinery, announced today the release of two new video series for the educational benefit and entertainment of stone fabricators. The two series, launching in early May, will tackle machine versatility and optimization topics, how-to's, and more, keeping fabricators well versed in machine capabilities and programming.

MAPEI Corporation is proud to announce that Real Bourdage, strategic marketing director, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Joe A. Tarver Service to the Industry Award by National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). Bourdage has been given this award in recognition of his service to the tile and stone industry. 

As part of its commitment to providing equitable access for aspiring architects, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is proud to announce both monetary and in-kind donations to the ACE Mentor Program. AIA’s $10,000 investment will help support ACE’s mission of providing life changing after school programs for about 10,000 students in 37 states and the District of Columbia each year. More than 70% of the scholar participants are students of color.

New offering from the porcelain and ceramic tile manufacturer takes inspiration from the natural world

M S International, Inc. (MSI), a leading supplier of flooring, countertops, wall tile, and hardscaping products in North America, opens a new showroom and distribution center in the greater Savannah, GA area with a full offering of floor, countertop, mosaic, wall tile, and hardscape products.