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 Neolith, the global leader in sintered stone surfaces, today announced that renowned interior designer and Neolith’s first U.S. brand ambassador, Vanessa Deleon, will debut her curated Neolith collection, "The Vanessa Deleon Edit," at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2025. Taking place in Las Vegas from February 25-27, Deleon will be available at the Neolith booth (N3427) to discuss her design philosophy and the inspiration behind this unique collection.

São Paulo will host a historic event in the natural stone sector: the debut of Marmomac Brazil, which will be held from February 18 to 20, 2025, at the Anhembi District Exhibition Pavilion in São Paulo.

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Boost Icor is a stone-effect collection created by combining the typical warmth of limestone with Atlas Concorde's signature style. The new design draws inspiration from the boundless archive of natural stones. The surfaces have a very fine, compact grain and an exceptional richness of detail: inclusions, shading, and color transitions highlight the Modena-based company's distinctive, meticulous attention to detail and pursuit of excellence.

Fabricators took note during a talk on maximizing efficiency for profits at a tise Learning Lab session.

Citadel Stone, a leading wholesale provider of high-quality limestone and black basalt, announced its continued commitment to delivering exceptional natural stone products across the U.S. With over 50 years of experience, Citadel Stone sources and hand-picks its materials from the Middle East, ensuring unparalleled quality and authenticity.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and American Association of Cost Engineering (AACE) USA Construction Monitor found the U.S. construction sector in a stronger position at the tail end of 2024, although skills shortages continue to delay projects.

Emser Tile, a leading designer and producer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone, announced an exclusive partnership with renowned interior designer and television host, Jennifer Farrell. As an award-winning designer with a career spanning over two decades, Farrell has brought her signature style to countless homes and showrooms. Now, she’s lending her visionary touch to Emser Tile with the launch of two brand-new tile collections: Metamor and Eclissi, which will debut as part of the “Livable Luxury by Jennifer Farrell” line.

Slab showers, full-height backsplashes and accent walls are becoming highly requested for interior designs. 

The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is introducing its inaugural KBIS Ambassadors Program, a new initiative designed to elevate industry thought leadership and provide deeper insights into the evolving world of kitchen and bath design. A curated selection of eight industry leaders will serve as KBIS Ambassadors, sharing their expertise, trend forecasts and must-see show highlights with engaged online audiences. These ambassadors will offer exclusive content, including behind-the-scenes coverage, product spotlights and personal reflections on the future of kitchen and bath design.