The leading luxury stone brand, Marmi Natural Stone, is set to launch the fourth installment of its acclaimed Editions series with Edition Nº 4: Entertaining. The newest collection continues the brand’s tradition of thoughtfully designed, ready-to-spec furnishings, combining hand-selected natural stone, artisan craftsmanship, and a modern Neo Historic design approach to create pieces that transform spaces where people gather, from intimate dinners to grand entertaining.
Fewer than four years ago, Glenn Kross was running a 10,000-square-foot shop called That Granite Place. Today, he oversees Coastal Stone Group, an umbrella for two fast-growing operations that now ship custom and stock countertops nationwide – operating out of an 85,000-square-foot facility in Greenwood, DE.
More than 40 members of Cartmel Peninsula Local History Society descended into the heart of England’s largest slate quarry -- Kirkby Slate Quarry in South Cumbria -- for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour hosted by Burlington Stone. The visit offered a rare glimpse into the geological and industrial processes behind Burlington Blue Grey slate, one of Cumbria’s most iconic natural materials.
Tony Malisani’s roots in the stone industry run deep. As a third-generation stone professional and past president of the Natural Stone Institute, he is both a leader and an advocate for advancing the craft. With his son now working alongside him, the Malisani family represents four generations in the business—a legacy built on a foundation of craftsmanship and community.
Burlington Stones’ Brandy Crag slate has taken center stage at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, featuring prominently in the Boodles Raindance Garden, which was awarded a prestigious Gold Medal. Designed by the acclaimed Landscape Designer Dr. Catherine MacDonald of Landform Consultants, the garden is a collaboration between leading luxury jeweller Boodles and Landform’s team of expert craftsmen, horticulturalists and landscape designers.
The new location joins the brands' network of 300 company-owned locations nationwide, meeting the demand for high-quality tile, stone and countertop products.
Six Exhibitors were recognized by Coverings for their innovative designs
May 1, 2025
Sustainable, innovative and interactive designs were at the heart of the exhibitors who were honored with a Best Booth Award at the international tile and stone exhibition.
Construction Resources Company, LLC has completed the acquisition of Opustone, L.L.C. from Mosaic Companies. Opustone is a stone slab and tile distributor with three showroom locations in South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach), offering premium surfaces for luxury residential and commercial design projects. Opustone’s leadership and team will remain with Construction Resources following the acquisition.
Confindustria Marmomacchine exhibited at Marble & Stone World, a specialized showcase held within the framework of The Big5 Global at Dubai World Trade Center in Dubai (UAE) from November 26 to 29, 2024.