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The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) recently released its 2025 Hardscape Production Report for the United States and Canada. The report is intended to provide valuable data that can assist hardscape producers,. 

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has opened registration for its 2026 event, taking place February 17th to 19th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Owned by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and produced by Emerald Expositions, KBIS is the largest North American trade expo and networking event for the $235 billion kitchen and bath industry. The show returns to Orlando after three years in Las Vegas, following a record-breaking 2025 event.

Since its start, Tenax has been a tremendous supporter of the SFA Italy Tour and always provides a thorough, informative and interactive experience when the group visits its company headquarters.

The International Surface Event (tise), scheduled for January 27 to 29, 2026, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, will bring together the most influential professionals in flooring, stone and tile -- creating a dynamic environment where new ideas meet opportunity. 

On Friday, August 29, 2025, following the positive news regarding the imposition of additional tariffs on products from India, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile renewed its call for anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on tiles from India that have been illegally dumped in the U.S. market.

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It is with profound sadness that The Korte Company, a nationally recognized design-build construction company, announced the passing of its founder, Ralph Korte, on August 26, 2025 -- surrounded by family.

The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) will have a new booth location at Marmomac this year. The international stone exhibition, held annually in Verona, Italy, is scheduled for September 22 to 26, 2025. NSI will be based at Booth G7, between Galleria 2 and 3 on the fairgrounds.

Donatoni provided a full experience for the SFA Italy Tour – from dinner in Verona to an inside look at its state-of-the-art production facility.

Dr. Fioroni’s career spans more than 50 years, including over 37 years in the brick, concrete masonry, and hardscape industry.