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The edition of the Round of Negotiations promoted by the project It’s Natural – Brazilian Natural Stone during Marmomac Brazil 2025, held from February 18th and 20^th in São Paulo, Brazil, ended with significant results for the natural stone industry. The activity, promoted by the Brazilian Natural Stone Association (Centrorochas) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), reaffirms Brazil’s position as one of the main players in the international market.

Stone Panels International (SPI), a leader in lightweight natural stone panel solutions, has officially become a division of Coldspring, a leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone and bronze serving the commercial, memorial, residential and industrial markets. This full integration marks a strategic step forward in strengthening service offerings and streamlining operations while maintaining the same quality and innovation that customers have come to trust.

The machinery manufacturer has implemented a long-term strategic plan called One Company, which has redefined the organization, processes, corporate identity, product portfolio and experience spaces. 

fcB2B, the leading organization dedicated to fostering seamless business-to-business communication within the floor covering industry, proudly announced that Dal-Tile Corporation, a leading manufacturer and distributor of tile and natural stone, has successfully completed the rigorous requirements for fcB2B Certification. This accomplishment underscores Dal-Tile's dedication to streamlined data exchange and enhanced collaboration across the supply chain.

The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA), an international association of independent distributors, manufacturers and allied professionals of ceramic tile and related products, has successfully concluded a comprehensive strategic planning meeting, setting a clear and ambitious direction for the organization’s future.

More than 20 years ago, Marcette Gordon began her journey into the stone industry -- and surrounding herself with passionate and supportive people has inspired and assisted her growth to where she is today.

Florim will be exhibiting at Facades+ NYC, the premier conference dedicated to high-performance and sustainable building enclosures. A symposium and expo is scheduled for April 3, 2025 at Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, NY. Workshops will be held at New York University Law School on April 4th.

The Natural Stone Institute will host a webinar, “Structural Stone: An Introduction to the Load Bearing Potential of Natural Dimension Stone,” on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET.

For more than a decade, Tile of Spain USA has been taking a U.S. delegation of creative minds to Spain -- introducing them to tile products, trends and technology.

Artaic, a leading mosaic manufacturer renowned for its innovative use of robotic technology and design tools to create custom award-winning installations, is furthering its commitment to making the mosaic medium more accessible. In a bold move to lower costs and promote eco-friendly design, the company has reduced the price of its sustainable Sintered Glass Tile by 40% and expanded its color palette for greater design flexibility.