Stone+tec, the International Trade Fair for Natural Stone and Stone Technology, will not take place as planned from 12 to 15 May 2021. The trade fair could have been held in compliance with the hygiene concept of the Bavarian State Government in principle, however the number of registrations did not develop as hoped due to the difficult worldwide situation currently.

With redecorating and remodeling projects on the rise, the color black doesn’t appear to be letting up any time soon. While in partnership with Rap legend Nas, Pantone has recently come out with Ultra Black, in kitchen and bath faucets, fixtures, and decorative hardware, we’re seeing Black hitting its stride in Satin Black, Matte Black and Carbon Black shades this year.  

In 2020, the Xiamen Stone Fair paused its annual gathering of the stone industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the prevention and control of the pandemic has become a new normal in China that trade shows re-opened gradually in many cities, assisting in the revitalization of the market, reports show management.

Coverings (coverings.com), the largest international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, announced today it is accepting submissions for 2021 Coverings Installation and Design (CID) Awards and nominations for their Rock Star Awards. Competitor submissions of tile and stone projects for entry to the CID Awards, and nominations for Rock Stars, will be accepted online through Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, at 5 p.m. EST. Winners of both programs will be honored onsite at Coverings 2021, as well as in various media outlets, the Coverings website, and social channels.

Weha Blitz Ultra Premium Quad diamond turbo blades were specifically made to exceed quality, performance, life, and expectations of other premium grade blades that are on the market today.

Terrado by MSI is an affordable line of manufactured stacked stone in colors and shapes that are on-trend.

A virtual Stone Summit was recently held that addresses the selling experience, as well as what to expect in the role of a commercial stone contractor

The Natural Stone Institute’s testing lab has received three noteworthy distinctions.

Quarra Stone Company is proud to announce that Steven Rousseau has joined the team as Supply Chain Director. As a former block sales and quarry manager for RED Graniti SpA, Rousseau brings 20 years of experience in the stone industry to complement Quarra’s technical knowhow and expertise in stone fabrication.

BB Industries has hired stone industry veteran Ben Donley to be its Ohio sales consultant. Based in Cincinnati, Donley has more than 15 years of fabrication experience, from templating to running a shop. Most recently, he was shop foreman at GQW in Kentucky. He will cover Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Columbus for BB Industries.