On Thursday, October 9th, MSI will host fabricators for a shop safety workshop -- addressing recent changes in safety regulations regarding silica, as well as protocols for slab handling -- at its facility in San Diego, CA.
The HNA National Installer Championship is set for October 23 and 24, 2025 during Hardscape North America (HNA), which will take place in Louisville, KY. A total of 12 teams will compete to be crowned champion and lift the prestigious Taylor Cup – the ultimate symbol of excellence in the hardscape industry. One competition spot remains available, as well as sponsorship opportunities for companies eager to support top talent and showcase their brand in front of thousands of hardscape professionals.
Park Industries®, North America’s largest manufacturer of stone machinery, is proud to announce the release of its newest innovation, the SPARTAN™ Sink & Seam CNC Router. The machine was officially unveiled at ParkFest 2025 on October 2nd at Park Industries’ Minnesota headquarters in front of a crowd of over 150 attendees/fabricators.
The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has opened applications for the premier awards program, Best of KBIS, that will spotlight industry excellence in 2026. Sponsored by LUXE Interiors + Design, this long-standing program has recently expanded in step with the design landscape to recognize the achievements of those pushing the kitchen and bath space forward.
LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, announced the release of its corporate 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report details the global sustainability goals and achievements of its parent organization, LX Hausys Ltd., a Korean-based company which designs and manufactures innovative material solutions for multiple markets across thousands of regions worldwide.
Crossville, a brand of AHF Products and a leader in porcelain tile innovation, unveiled Portland Cliff™, a sophisticated new tile collection that marries historical inspiration with cutting-edge technology. Drawing from the iconic Portland stone quarried exclusively on the Isle of Portland in South Dorset, England, Portland Cliff brings timeless elegance and natural authenticity to modern interiors.
The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) will hold a webinar on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 1 p.m. (ET) to discuss proposed legislation regarding silica lawsuits filed against manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products (natural stone, engineered stone, porcelain), which continue with no end in sight.