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Florence-based artist Murran Billi has conceived four unique artworks for Antolini, each one sparking a dialogue between the raw beauty of natural stone and the expressive power of art.

Daltile launched its summer sale highlighting “Made in the USA” products with up to 40% off American-made collections. The industry-leading powerhouse brand represents 78 years of well-established domestic manufacturing, offering a generous discount on tile through this sale, amid potential import tariffs.

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 ISFA Awards, its annual program celebrating outstanding achievement in design, fabrication and installation of surfacing materials. Entries will be accepted through July 31, 2025, with winners announced at the ISFA Annual Conference, taking place November 4 to 6, 2025. 

ZBIZ -- short for Z Collection + Business -- returns on June 12, 2025, bringing renewed energy and innovation to the tile and design industry. The trade event is a dynamic celebration of creative craftsmanship, industry leadership and cutting-edge design, with a special spotlight on female installers and mosaic artists who are redefining the art of tile installation.

The International Masonry Institute (IMI) will present a webinar about Stone Repair and Restoration on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 12 to 1 p.m. ET. The presentation, which will explain how stone has been used for thousands of years for many building types and comes in many shapes, sizes and properties, will be given by Casey Weisdock, IMI director of industry development and technical services

Mapei is thrilled to congratulate Kyle Kirkwood, driver of the No. 27 Siemens AWS Honda, on his impressive win at the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix. The exciting victory marks a major milestone for the Andretti Global team and continues to build momentum in the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season. 

R11 is a unique anti-slip finish for outdoor spaces, high-traffic areas and tile exposed to water and moisture that preserves the look of the tile.

A recap of standout highlights from the 2025 edition of the international stone and tile exhibition.

As Stone World gears up for a dynamic second half of the year, Editorial Director Jennifer Richinelli and Editor Jason Kamery recently sat down on the Stone World Podcast to discuss international travels, upcoming stories, and meaningful changes within the natural stone industry.

The selection phase for the projects submitted to the thirteenth edition of the Grand Prix, the international architecture competition promoted by Casalgrande Padana, has concluded, and it’s now official: here are the names of the finalists.