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The International Surface Event (tise) has announced a Call for Presentations for the conference and main stage programming at tise 2026 – scheduled from January 27th to 29th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Ceramics of Italy is thrilled to return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, for Coverings, North America's largest international tile and stone exhibition, slated from April 29 through May 2, 2025. Celebrating its 35th edition, Coverings continues to be the ultimate destination for design professionals, architects and industry leaders seeking the latest advancements in surface materials. 

Brazil's participation in China Xiamen International Stone Fair 2025 represented a significant leap forward for the natural stone industry. As the “Guest Country of Honor" in the edition celebrating the 25th anniversary of the fair, Brazil was very prominent and more than doubled its expectation of deals for the next 12 months compared to the previous year.

Lotte Chemical, a leading manufacturer of high-quality engineered quartz products, announced that EKO Stone will now be responsible for distributing Radianz Quartz across the Midwest U.S. market. This new partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies, combining EKO Stone’s industry –a leading distribution capabilities with Radianz’s superior engineered quartz surfaces.  

MSI holds in-house training and networking events to spread product awareness and to connect customers with its team. 

The global leader in sintered stone surfaces, has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Walter Ceglia as its new global CEO of Neolith Group. His leadership will propel the company’s expansion, which is already delivering positive results.

GI Stone, one of the country’s leading commercial stone suppliers, fabricators and installers, recently announced the official launch of its luxury residential design practice, offering its services to private homeowners and their designers for the first time in the company’s 30-year history.

The Stone Industry Education event sponsored by Cosentino provided a learning experience for fabricators to network with their peers, learn from industry experts and watch product demonstrations.

Eighteen Tile of Spain member participated at in “The light in the darkness” exhibited held at Università degli Studi di Milano (La Statale) during Milan Design Week.

With a 17-year background in sales strategy, account development and operational leadership in the stone industry, Klint Olsen joins Surfaces Group -- assisting in continuing the company's growth in the North American market.