LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, announced that its Teracanto Superior White porcelain surface has received a 2025 Good Design Award in the Building Materials category.
A federal bill introduced in Congress would protect manufacturers and sellers of engineered stone products from civil lawsuits brought by workers who develop silicosis, shifting liability squarely onto fabricators who fail to follow safety regulations.
With the vast expansion in the construction industry in the Middle East, the Brazilian natural stone sector intensifies its strategy towards penetration into the Saudi market. After a prospective program carried out in November, representatives of the Brazilian Natural Stone Association (Centrorochas) return to Riyadh to resume the commercial dialogue with strategic actors in the country.
For the third year in a row, the Brazilian natural stone industry will participate in the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) with a strategic initiative to promote the industry, aimed at connections with architects and designers from the U.S. market. The trade show will take place from February 17 to 19, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The initiative is part of It’s Natural - Brazilian Natural Stone, a project developed by the Brazilian Natural Stone Association (Centrorochas) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency).
Rockheads Group member Hershel Margaretten of Imperial Marble & Granite was recognized for his leadership, willingness to share and how he has successfully grown his fabrication business.