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Cambria donated all the quartz surfaces throughout key areas of the Cambria Recreation Center, including seven shower rooms, six restrooms, an open shower wall in the pool area, gym-viewing ledges and wall cladding in hallways. These features were thoughtfully designed to support accessibility while delivering long-term performance in a high-use commercial environment.

A delegation of Brazilian stone suppliers reported a US$19.4 million in immediate business deals for Brazil and a projection of US$35.2 million in the 12 upcoming months from exhibiting at the Xiamen Stone Fair last month. 

 Neolith developed a position for Chief Brand Officer to focus on global strategic integration of the brand, design and sustainable innovation.

Approaching its 20th anniversary, the Natural Stone Institute Accreditation Program includes 98 accredited fabricators and 23 accredited commercial installers.

The Flooring Sustainability Summit has announced its 2026 Architecture & Design Awards Program, marking the second year of the initiative and expanding recognition of the projects, people and firms advancing sustainability through flooring and surface design. Building on its inaugural year, the 2026 program introduces two new honors, Person of the Year and Architectural/Design Firm of the Year, broadening the program beyond project recognition to celebrate individual leadership and firm-wide commitment to sustainable design.

Schluter-Systems, a leader in innovative tile installation solutions, introduces MyDesign, a new customization program that allows customers to personalize select Schluter profiles, corner pieces and Shelf models.

Insight into pertinent issues affecting stone industry professionals dominated the panel discussion presented by members of the Natural Stone Institute executive committee during Coverings 2026.

Martin Bermudez, PE, CHMM, CEMSLA has been brought on as ISFA's safety, regulatory & compliance director, a critical role supporting the association’s national licensing standard and safety initiatives.

Skills Ontario is excited to welcome 2,000+ competitors competing in over 75 different skilled trade and technology contests.

Expanding its efforts to assist fabricators in growing their businesses, the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance offered an immersive course in Brazil to initiate relationships with stone producers and offer guidance on how to start the importing process.