VENUX has made a successful debut at KBIS 2026, the International Kitchen and Bathroom Exhibition held from February 17 to 19 in Orlando, Florida, consolidating its position as a new benchmark firm in kitchen and bathroom surfaces within the international market.
Chemical Concepts has acquired Perigee Direct, a Texas-based supplier of specialty consumables for science and industrial customers, significantly expanding its product portfolio, e-commerce capabilities, and distribution footprint.
Emser Tile, leading designer and producer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone, is proud to announce that E by Emser Tile has been honored with a prestigious Best of IBS Award for Martel, in the Kitchen & Bath Products category at the 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS). E by Emser Tile™ is a luxury line of tile collections, thoughtfully curated to reflect a blend of innovation and tradition.
The Stone Fabricators Alliance will host a two-day workshop March 5–6 at Old World Granite & Stone, featuring live equipment demonstrations and hands-on training from more than a dozen industry suppliers.
Epiroc will introduce new drilling safety and automation products at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada convention, running March 1-4, 2026, in Toronto.
In recent years, a wave of litigation has emerged nationwide alleging that manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of certain stone slab products bear liability for occupational silicosis suffered by downstream fabricators.
Cosentino, a global leader in the production of sustainable surfaces for architecture and design, has announced a new three-year exclusive partnership with KB Home, making the company the sole countertop provider across KB Home’s 49 markets nationwide.
Law firm Brayton Purcell LLP announced Feb. 18 that it has secured nearly $200 million in verdicts and settlements for countertop fabrication workers diagnosed with accelerated silicosis linked to crystalline silica artificial stone.
Fabricators testifying Tuesday before the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington will warn that proposed tariffs or quotas on imported quartz surface products, commonly used for kitchen countertops and bathroom vanities, would harm small businesses and American jobs, drive up costs for consumers and limit product choice at a time when housing affordability remains under significant pressure.
TISE 2026 in Las Vegas proved to be another successful event for the stone industry, even as a major winter storm along the East Coast created significant travel headaches for attendees and exhibitors alike. The storm, which hit not only the Northeast but also parts of the southern U.S., forced many attendees to adjust their travel plans. Some arrived a day early, others came late, and some had to find alternative routes to get to the show.
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