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Women In Stone Mentorship Program creates space for a meaningful connection.

The luxury stone supplier invited a select group to Italy to tour marble quarries, fabrication shops and sculpting studios.

U.S. stone exports totaled $9.9 million in January 2026, a 23% decline from $12.9 million in January 2025. Canada remained the dominant destination, receiving $6.5 million in stone products, or roughly two-thirds of all U.S. exports.

Learn where shops lose money -- backed by real audit data -- and develop a clear roadmap to transform these gaps into growth opportunities.

The companies a part of the Brazilian pavilion at this year's show reported positive results in terms of sales but noted a cautious North American market.

The Stone Fabricators Event 2026, hosted by Stonegate Tooling, was created to allow workers in the stone industry the opportunity to network with peers and had a defined focus on promoting safe working practices and enhancing business profitability.

Geoffrey Gran of The Countertop Factory advises fabricators to target a remake rate of under 2%.

The annual awards programs honoring the use of natural stone in design is now accepting nominations.  

The surfacing manufacturer emphasizes its focus on innovation, sustainability and material-driven design.

Continued expansion of the company's product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities comes following the recent acquisitions of Artcrete and Haivala Concrete Tools.