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The conference will include discussions and workshops on material health transparency, circularity, specification tools and supply chain alignment led by industry experts in their field.

Sika has launched its new “Bring It On” marketing campaign, created to show contractors, installers, and all flooring professionals that Sika delivers a complete range of installation solutions—everything needed to achieve reliable, high-quality flooring installations every time.

The Stone Fabricators Alliance is in its 13th year of leading fabricators through Italy on its annual tour, and the work behind it never really stops, said Tim Zeng, an SFA executive board director and owner of Zeng Countertops & Surfaces in Lincoln, NE.

Quarry leaders came together to strengthen collaboration across the quarrying sector.

The Latin American Fabricators Network made its first appearance at Coverings 2026, using the show's Fabricator Stage to introduce a grassroots organization aimed at giving Latino stone fabricators a seat at the industry table.

America is experiencing a housing affordability crisis. For millions of families, the dream of homeownership is drifting further out of reach. Politicians across the spectrum say they want to fix this problem. One trade case under consideration by the government could drive home costs even higher.

The event featured leading exhibitors from Canada, the U.S., Portugal, China and Italy, showcasing the latest in natural stone, engineered surfaces, machinery, tooling and fabrication technology. 

Warm tones, natural looks and muted finishes are among the current trends in stone design.

The awards program celebrates excellence in residential and commercial hardscape applications, including natural stone. 

The next SFA Workshop will bring fabricators together on June 4 and 5, 2026, for two days of learning, networking and viewing American Floor Coverings' state-of-the-art facility.