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Certified Flooring Installers (CFI), a division of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), unveiled a bold new logo and refreshed brand identity -- marking a new chapter for the organization that has set the standard in flooring-installation training and certification since 1993. 

In the heart of Tennessee, Wonder Porcelain is quietly shaping the future of tile manufacturing in the United States. At the helm is CEO Jacky Huang, who has been with the company since its inception and continues to guide its steady growth. Huang sat down to reflect on the company’s journey, the lessons learned from overseas experience, and the commitment to innovation that sets Wonder Porcelain apart.

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.

Mapei Corporation -- a global leader in the production of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for the construction industry -- proudly announces its return as the Headline Sponsor for the second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit, scheduled for July 16 to 17, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The event is co-hosted by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) and the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA).  

Coverings sponsored a gathering for leading women professionals of the stone and tile industry to meet, share ideas and experiences, and learn from each other during the 2025 international stone and tile exhibition.

LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, recently introduced new quartz surface designs during a special customer event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. More than 250 guests attended the event, which featured additions to the Viatera Quartzite and Suprema collections.

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has announced its online auction will take place from June 9 until June 15, 2025. It's a way to raise funds to support expanding the CTEF mission.  That mission is to improve the tile industry through certification, education, training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods. 

Schluter-Systems announced a major sustainability milestone: the release of the first product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for an uncoupling membrane in North America. This industry-first EPD, developed for Schluter’s DITRA membrane, sets a new standard for transparency in the tile installation sector and highlights the company’s leadership in sustainable innovation.

Biesse S.p.A., a global leader in technology solutions for processing stone, wood, glass, metal and advanced materials, and listed on the Euronext STAR segment of the Milan Stock Exchange, announced the successful completion of the business integration into Biesse America Inc. of the U.S.-based entities GMM USA Inc., Bavelloni America Inc, Techni Waterjet LLC, effective May 12, 2025. 

UMI Stone hosted the Artisan Group in Atlanta, GA, for three days full of education, networking and product introductions.