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Three celebrity designers are lined up to host NEXTStage at KBIS 2026.

Daltile and Marazzi will dazzle attendees of The International Surface Event (tise) with numerous displays of an assortment of tile collections. 

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.