The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announced its opening day keynote event for Spring Market featuring interior design stars Joanna Gaines, Amber Lewis, Jean Stoffer, Julia Marcum, Mara Miller, and Jesse Carrier, on April 22, from 2 to 3 pm.

An upgrade is now released for the Epiroc tophammer surface drill rig SmartROC T45, further reducing emissions and boosting productivity while providing valuable data through Smart technology and enhanced automation. 

The Natural Stone Institute’s Person of the Year award is presented annually to an individual who has provided extensive support to the association’s executive team. As a dedicated leader and tireless volunteer, Buddy Ontra of Ontra Stone Concepts is recognized as the 2022 Person of the Year. 

A new award was unveiled at the Natural Stone Institute’s annual Awards Ceremony at StonExpo. The David Fell Spirit of Service Award is presented to a company and/or individual who has participated in the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program to recognize their efforts for demonstrating the qualities and characteristics of leadership within their company, the community and beyond. 

Daltile, the largest designer and manufacturer of tile in North America is celebrating National Tile Day 2023 by highlighting the level of outstanding “style and design” present in modern tile offerings.

Dan Rea (Coldspring) has received the 2022 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement. 

Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient.

Louisville Tile Distributors, Inc. (“Louisville Tile”), recently announced that Kyle Schlosser has been appointed business development manager/national accounts.

Architectural Surfaces will host a Stone Industry Education event on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at its facility in Nashville, TN. Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute organize the all-day workshop, featuring education and networking. Attendees will learn how to diversify their business, build efficiency in their company and train to industry standards.

 Less waste, more efficient, quick and sustainable. Industrialized construction is slowly gaining supporters in the sector, not just because it is more environmentally friendly but also because it offers the potential to reduce production costs and use innovative methodologies, breaking with the more traditional methods of construction.