MAPEI announces that its product documentation is now available on SpecLink, an online tool that is designed to help architects and specifying engineers plan and build project specifications in a quicker, more efficient manner.

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) will open its annual awards program, the ISFA Awards, beginning February 1, 2023. The program honors excellence in application design, fabrication and installation of projects using manufactured surfacing materials across nine categories.

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has won a large order for low-profiling mining equipment from African Rainbow Minerals for use at a platinum mine in South Africa. 

The Blick Industries Portable Manifold is the perfect solution for replacing old or damaged manifolds.

Women in the Floorcovering Industry will launch a one-on-one mentorship program aimed to accelerate professional development and to help women make deeper connections in the floorcovering industry.
 

LT3Raptor from LPI is a new digital templating platform designed with a robust Cloud-based management hub to increase efficiency in a fabrication shop.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association – the world's leading non-profit trade association for the kitchen and bath industry providing tools, research, certification and events for over 50,000 members – has released their baseline Kitchen & Bath Market Outlook Report for 2023. 

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) released its 2023 Solid Surface Fabrication Training schedule with dates in March, June and August.

 After a positive number reached out in 2021, when it hit an all-time record with exports, the Brazilian stone sector will export 1.28 billion dollars in 2022. The data was released by the Brazilian Center of Nature Stone Exporters (Centrorochas) pointing out a decrease of 4% relating to the previous year. One of the reasons was the logistical challenges. 

The Natural Stone Institute has announced Megan Ognibene as a recipient of the 2022 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. Megan will be celebrated during the association’s annual Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas on January 31st.