Artistic Tile, a leading luxury tile and stone brand, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Harty as technical director. This newly created position is designed to further strengthen Artistic Tile's position as an authoritative resource for the design industry. 

Urbanization focusing on people, well-being and a return to nature will be the major design trends in 2024 in architecture, interior decorating, fashion and industry, according to the book “Inspiring Living For Tomorrow. 

A new study has revealed the states where house prices rose the least, and the most, over the past five years.

The annual Xiamen Stone Fair will return to Xiamen, China, in early June.

Home Renovation professionals are optimistic about 2023, according to the 2023 Houzz U.S. State of the Industry. The report provides an outlook on 2023 and review of 2022 performance for residential renovation and design businesses based on data reported by more than 2,000 professionals in the Houzz community. 

Aardwolf Industries introduces the ultimate solution for storing and transporting your finished work - the Demountable Frame! Crafted with a sturdy and reliable structure, the frame provides the utmost safety and security for your valuable materials.

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.