GMR Quality Stone Products will host a Demo/Customer Appreciation Day on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its facility in Sterling Heights, MI. The full-day event will include food trucks (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), prizes and tool demonstrations, as well as a storewide sale. There will be three grand prizes to select from.
OHM will host a Stone Industry Education (SIE) event on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at its facility outside of Nashville in Antioch, TN. Industry veteran Eric Tryon will present "Analyzing Shop Performance," a session focused on evaluating key metrics to enhance efficiency and productivity in a stone fabrication shop. Learn techniques for identifying strengths and weaknesses, leveraging data-driven insights and implementing actionable strategies to optimize operations. Participants will also discover motivational strategies and best practices that foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
At the 59th edition of Marmomac, scheduled for September 23 to 26, 2025 at Veronafiere in Verona, Italy, the STONE NEXT exhibition curated by Giorgio Canale will showcase how natural stone is shaping the future of design, architecture and sustainable living.
The Filter Project team took time to explain its dust and water filtration products to the fabricators, as well as illustrate their benefits through demonstrations.
Cersaie -- the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings – is set from September 22 to 26, 2025, in Bologna, Italy’s ceramic and culinary capital. Now in its 41st edition, the fair is the premier global event for design and industry professionals to see the latest trends, innovations and cutting-edge installation techniques in ceramic and porcelain tile and sanitaryware. With over 600 manufacturer exhibitors expected at this year’s show, thousands of new product introductions will be on display -- from ultra-thin ceramic slabs to sculptural, wall-mounted porcelain sinks and washbasins -- that reflect many 2025 macro tile trends in both color and form.
The Surface Design Awards 2026, hosted as part of the Surface Design Show which is scheduled from February 3 to 5, 2026, at the Business Design Centre in London, England are now open for entries. This year’s edition introduces 10 exciting new categories -- spanning both projects and products -- to recognize the expanding boundaries of surface design.
Neolith, a global leader in sintered stone surfaces, continues to strengthen its position as a benchmark in high-performance architectural materials. Backed by a renewed leadership team, the company enters the second half of 2025 with an ambitious growth strategy, both domestically and internationally, coupled with strong investment in innovation and a clear focus on excellence.