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Joshua Levinson of Artistic Tile and stone consultant Susan Moser have been elected as the two newest members of the Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors -- effective January 2025. 

Coverings, the largest, world-class showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America, has announced Coverings 2025 registration with early-bird registration perks, competitive hotel rates and award opportunities. 

Jeff Occhipinti of Columbia River Tile & Stone in Portland, OR, has been named the 2024 Residential Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). The award, announced at the Total Solutions Plus (TSP) conference in Boston, MA, recognizes a tile professional for their dedication, craftsmanship and industry leadership. Occhipinti will receive the award at the Ambassador Reception on January 27, 2025, during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, NV.

Juan “Junior” Mercado from Christian Brothers Flooring & Interiors has been named the 2024 Commercial Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year by the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA). The award, announced at the Total Solutions Plus (TSP) conference in Boston, MA, recognizes a tile professional for their dedication, craftsmanship and industry leadership. Mercado will receive the award at the Ambassador Reception on January 27, 2025, during The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, NV.

Coval Technologies appointed Shawn Erickson as its Southeastern regional sales manager. Erickson will be responsible for enhancing existing client relationships in the southeast U.S. and building connections with new clients. Coval manufactures stain- and abrasion- resistant coatings that are distributed to over 160 outlets in the U.S. 

Machinery from Park Industries has elevated production at Top Priority -- allowing the company to successfully cater to a large commercial market.

Armina Stone, one of the largest natural stone importers and fabricators in the country, has become the Miami HEAT’s newest partner.  Armina Stone signed a multi-year sponsorship with the Miami HEAT through June 2027.

Learn how to reduce the embodied carbon of building projects by using natural stone from the Natural Stone Institute at Greenbuild

Specializing in custom small-sized tile, Decocer unveils a new contemporary website showcasing the aesthetic and functional value of ceramic tile.

Jennifer Farrell of Jennifer Farrell Designs shares the location and design concept of I.C.E. House: Interconnected Changeable Environments.