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The International Surface Fabricators Association is preparing for a transformative 2026, with plans to hire new staff, launch a shop accreditation program and pursue ANSI developer status as the organization works to establish itself as the leading voice for countertop fabricators nationwide.

The leading luxury stone brand, Marmi Natural Stone, is set to launch the fourth installment of its acclaimed Editions series with Edition Nº 4: Entertaining. The newest collection continues the brand’s tradition of thoughtfully designed, ready-to-spec furnishings, combining hand-selected natural stone, artisan craftsmanship, and a modern Neo Historic design approach to create pieces that transform spaces where people gather, from intimate dinners to grand entertaining.

The Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) named Mohawk as its exclusive Executive Strategic Partner at The International Surface Event (tise). This new alliance is designed to enhance installer education, expand technical resources and promote installation excellence across the flooring industry.

USG Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Christopher Griffin will retire later this year after more than 30 years of service to USG, while the company's current Chief Operating Officer (COO), Christopher Macey, will assume his role as president and CEO, effective April 1, 2026.

Hitting a five-year milestone, the event brought together 300 influential designers, brand partners and media houses from across North America to engage the senses through thought-provoking panels, immersive experiences and unforgettable parties.

CLIMIT, a leading provider of real-time visibility into critical jobsite conditions, announced the appointment of Eric Atkinson as its new business development manager - Midwest. This strategic hire reflects CLIMIT’s continued investment in regional talent, reinforcing its mission to help contractors leverage data-driven insights that mitigate risk and improve quality control.

Tony Malisani, a fourth-generation stone industry professional with nearly 20 years of educational speaking experience, will headline the first Stone Industry Education (SIE) Event of 2026 on Thursday, February 12th in Albuquerque, NM.

Emser Tile, a leading designer and marketer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone, announced EMbody, a new marketing campaign that puts a spotlight on what truly defines the Emser brand: its people, its passion for its customers’ success and the care put into every project and relationship.

Cosentino, a global leader in the production of sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, once again gathered titans of the stone and remodeling industries at the annual C.Next Fabricators & Installers. As one of the most influential events in the industry for more than 25 years, C.Next Fabricators & Installers has served as a place for professionals to network, learn and build lasting partnerships.

Dwyer Marble & Stone opened its newest branch location in Indianapolis, IN, as a major step forward in its national expansion and strategic five-year growth plan.