We realized a long time ago that the readers of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design like to learn about new products. It makes sense, given the fact that many of you are in the architecture and design community, and are continually looking for new materials that will drive inspiration for new and exciting designs. Many of our other readers are kitchen and bath dealers and distributors, who are also interested to learn about the newest stone and tile introductions that they can market to the trade.

For this reason, we make an effort to include a product roundup in every issue. Usually, it features the latest developments that were on display at one of the industry trade exhibitions — as is the case in this issue, where you can find our Coverings 2013 product showcase beginning on page 8. Our staff was in Atlanta, GA, this spring to attend Coverings, which is the largest stone and tile exhibition in the U.S. The show floor was filled with seemingly endless displays of new stone and tile collections.