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With nearly a week until the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), attendees are packing their schedules to discover the industry’s best and biggest introductions of 2026. Topping the list are new-to-KBIS, emerging and international exhibitors -- brands influencing the future of the industry -- at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from February 17 to 19, 2026.

Hardscape North America (HNA) has opened its hotel room block for HNA 2026, taking place October 21-23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

Tony Malisani of Malisani Inc. addressed a group on “Natural Stone vs. Mnc.anmade Materials.”

LATICRETE, a leader in globally proven construction solutions, will preview its new HYDRO BAN^® Bonding Flange Drains and coordinating Point Drain Grates at the 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), February 17–19 in Orlando, FL. These redesigned drainage solutions, set to launch in April, will be unveiled alongside the brand’s full line of shower installation solutions, reinforcing its position as a single-source partner for high-performance systems.

The campaign highlights how modern building codes, safety professionals and resilient construction practices protect homes and communities around the world. 

This year-long, in-person training clinic is designed to educate contractors and installers on best practices when using components of Schönox® and the Sika® Secure System. These best practices will focus on flooring installation solutions and industry standards that pertain to subfloor surface preparation, moisture mitigation, acoustical control, flooring adhesives, and tile setting materials. 

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.