U.S. stone consumption exceeds ceramic tile value in 2002
Unlike the ceramic tile industry, there has been very little statistical information available about the U.S. stone industry that would enable businesses to effectively plan and forecast their sales and marketing efforts, or to attract outside investors.
In September of this year, Catalina Research Inc., the same company that publishes the annual ceramic tile and floor covering statistical reports, published the first comprehensive study on the U.S. stone industry. Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants (CTaSC) sponsored this report and was a major contributor on the project.