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2014 NKBA Design Competition open for entries

Exclusive to NKBA members only, the annual competition offers an opportunity to submit kitchen and bath projects

July 30, 2013

The 2014 National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Design Competition is now open for entries.

Florida Tile introduces new commercial tile line

July 29, 2013

A new, highly durable, commercial-grade, through-body floor and wall tile line from Florida Tile called "Time/2.0" offers a unique tone-on-tone effect in nine earthy neutral tones.

DIY Network project completed by Artisan Group member

July 24, 2013

DIY Network has just revealed the Blog Cabin 2013 "After" photos of its home transformation.

Seattle Stone Summit currently underway at MSI

July 18, 2013

The Marble Institute of America/Stone World industry education series is currently taking place at MSI's facility in Seattle, WA.

KB Culture Awards goes to Sistemc Citta by Marazzi Architectural Tile Solutions

July 18, 2013

Recognizing excellence in aesthetic design and technological innovation, KB Culture honored Marazzi Architectural's SistemC CITTÀ wall tile with an Honorable Mention nod in the Tile category.

BSI promotes open enrollment with member recruitment incentive

July 17, 2013

The Building Stone Institute (BSI) invites companies and individuals with an interest in the natural stone industry to consider membership with the BSI.

Florim USA joins "We Build American" program

The movement is focused on persuading builders, remodelers and homebuyers to use American-made materials when building or remodeling homes.

July 17, 2013

At the beginning of this year, 84 Lumber Co. launched "We Build American," a well thought-out movement focused to persuade builders, remodelers and homebuyers to use American-made materials when building or remodeling their homes.

Jennifer Richinelli

July 16, 2013

Last month, I had the good fortune to travel to Venice, Italy, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Fila -- an Italian manufacturer of surface care products.

Tile of Spain mourns the death of D. Joaquin Pinon, president of Ascer

July 15, 2013

It is with great sadness that Tile of Spain, the international brand representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers belonging to the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER)

MIA Pinnacle Awards deadline is August 9

These awards are given to projects whose beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone.

July 12, 2013

Join natural stone professionals from around the world in entering the Marble Institute of America 2013 Pinnacle Awards competition.

Cal/OSHA Standards Board to Vote May 21 on Engineered Stone Ban Petition

U.S. Countertop Materials Imports: March 2026

SFA Connecticut Workshop to Showcase Innovation in Fabrication

Fabricator Focus

From profiles to roundtable discussions, Q&As to best business practices, we're turning a focus on topics and challenges impacting fabricators.

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Fabricators Discuss Pros and Cons of Chip Repair

How to Grow a Countertop Fabrication Shop

Events

June 25, 2026

North Carolina Stone Summit

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

July 16, 2026

Washington Stone Summit

Join us for "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," a session dedicated to transforming your business practices. Discover strategies for setting clear agendas, encouraging participation, and driving actionable outcomes. Learn how to foster collaboration and communication, ensuring that every meeting enhances productivity and contributes to your business goals.

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