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The Supply Equipment and Supply Alliance (SESA) is bringing a new trade show to the stone and surface fabrication industry, with Surfex set to debut November 3 to 5, 2027, at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. SESA Board President Mike Schlough of Park Industries and CEO Jon Lancto of Big Fish Consulting and Artisan Group, discussed the show's origins and vision on the Stone World Podcast, explaining how member demand drove the organization to create an event focused specifically on fabricators.
 

Cambria is set to exhibit this week at The International Surface Event (tise) in Las Vegas, NV.

The Natural Stone Institute (NSI), in partnership with Stone World, is pleased to announce the full schedule for the 2026 Stone Summit Series; a nationwide lineup of regional one-day educational events designed to deliver relevant, actionable education to countertop fabricators across the U.S.

Buechel Stone recently completed the rollout of its two newest natural stone veneer products -- Heather Gray Tailored Blend and Ivory Sand Tailored Blend -- which are now on display in Buechel Stone’s Midwest showrooms. The products were introduced through a series of Dimensional Product Reveals hosted at Buechel Stone Design Centers, providing architects, designers, builders and clients the opportunity to experience the new stone blends in person. 

The meeting will take place on January 27 in Las Vegas (USA), marking the official debut of the international strategic alliance created to promote the use of natural stone worldwide.

Register for the "How to be a Professional Architectural Sales Rep" live workshop training day at Coverings 2026, scheduled for March 30th to April 2nd at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The live classroom course will be held on Wednesday, April 1st from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT. Coffee, water and snacks will be included.                

Laurie Weber, CEO of the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), presented an industry-supported plan to the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards (Cal/OSHA) Board outlining how the countertop and surface fabrication industry can support government enforcement while reducing silica exposure where it occurs -- on the shop floor.

Melissa Murphy is the recipient of the 2025 Tom Jennings Champion Award, recognizing her exceptional dedication to customer service, independent retail excellence and long-standing leadership within the flooring industry. 

Sika® is proud to be a main sponsor for the upcoming Installer of the Year Competition that will be held during The International Surface Event (tise) 2026 from January 27th to 29th at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The categories for this year-long tournament, which began in Boston, MA, followed by Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; and Dalton, GA; are hardwood and carpet. Two winners were chosen for each region, and those regional winners will compete in Las Vegas for the title of Installer of the Year. 

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), scheduled for February 17 to 19, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, has opened applications for Best Booth Awards, the annual coveted program that acknowledges exceptional creativity, artistry and craftsmanship in exhibitor booth design. Each year, KBIS is proud to honor the outstanding efforts that bring the show to life and create a vibrant design-forward atmosphere for attendees. Now, these structural feats will be awarded in expanded categories divided by both square-footage and product type, and exhibitors will have a chance to describe key features, special elements, and standout innovations that set them apart.