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The Tile Heritage Foundation announced the addition of the newest industry leaders to join its Board.

Armina Stone founder Emre Basman shares insight into his company’s path for growth and his philosophy of upholding a high-quality standard for producing superior stone products.

This course provides the student with thorough and detailed information on how architectural sales representatives can get their tile and stone products specified with “Bullet Proof Specifications” meaning resistant to “Value Engineering and Substitutions.”

Epiroc has introduced the next generation of its trusted COPROD technology: the new Epiroc COPROD 89. Designed to meet the evolving demands of surface mining and quarrying, this upgraded system delivers increased Rate of Penetration (ROP) and reduced fuel consumption thanks to increased flushing capabilities

Coverings, the largest and most influential event in North America dedicated to ceramic tile and natural stone, has unveiled extensive educational programming for Coverings 2026, taking place March 30–April 2, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Italian tile manufacturer expands its research horizon with the launch of ULTRAsilky and ULTRAmatt.

ISFA's issued statement was in response to the Western Occupational & Environmental Medical Association (WOEMA) petition urging Cal/OSHA to prohibit the fabrication and installation of engineered stone containing more than 1% crystalline silica.

Two fabricators who supply and cut soapstone emphasized that the material is non-porous, making it ideal for countertops. 

A fabricator and large importer of soapstone in the U.S. shares insight on the chemical composition of the material and the difference between "absorption" and "adsorption."

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) and the Artisan Group have officially joined forces in a new strategic alliance built around one clear purpose: protect fabricators, grow the workforce and strengthen the long-term future of our industry.