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The Stone Fabricators Alliance (SFA) is over 10 years old. It started with a few fabricators meeting at a trade show in Atlanta and they started sharing information and knowledge. Over the years, the SFA has grown into the largest fabricator organization in the world, with members from across the globe.

Crossville Inc. has kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by debuting its latest Breast Cancer Awareness scarf in a presentation event to recognize Shelby Ferriter, the creator of this year’s winning design. In addition, Crossville has made a $3,500 donation to The Common Thread for the Cure in Ferriter’s name.

Results from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) second quarter Home Design Trends Survey shows homeowners are becoming increasingly interested in reconfiguring spaces for their pets as well as for their in-laws and au pairs.

Natural stone must become the key for sustainable urban development and urban re-development. This is what emerged yesterday at Veronafiere during the inauguration of the 53rd edition of Marmomac - the world's leading marble and technology sector event scheduled until Saturday 29 September.

The Architects Foundation has selected ten recipients of the 2018 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a list of approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese imports that will be subject to additional tariffs, including quartz and a range of natural stone products in both slab and block form, as well as flagstone and monumental building stone.

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has joined We Are Still In, a national coalition of 3,500 states, cities, companies, and organizations that remain committed to achieving US greenhouse gas reduction targets outlined by the Obama administration as part of the 2015 Paris climate agreement. 

Ege Seramik, major global supplier of top-quality ceramic and porcelain tile materials and top Turkish exporter to the United States, recently announced the promotion of Alp Er to General Manager.