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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.

Brazil has taken a strategic step toward global leadership in sustainability within the natural stone industry. On September 25th, at Marmomac 2025 in Verona, Italy, the first official meeting of the newly formalized Natural Stone Strategic Alliance (NSSA), headquartered in the U.S., was held. The federation brings together six founding countries: Brazil, the U.S., Italy, Greece, the United Kingdom and Portugal, with the shared mission of promoting natural stone worldwide as a sustainable building material.

Pamela S. Wilson, a long-time sales representative and manager in the tile industry, passed away at her home on August 5, 2025.

Arizona Tile announced the opening of its newest location in Anaheim, CA, offering customers a new and convenient way to shop for both tile and slab products in one beautifully designed space. Located on La Palma Avenue, just 15 minutes from the company’s existing Anaheim locations, this new showroom and slab viewing facility officially opened its doors on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Mapei is among the best companies in the world, according to the World’s Best Companies 2025 ranking published by Time. Now in its third edition, the study identifies the 1,000 companies that are shaping the future.  

After an energizing week in Bologna, the 42nd edition of Cersaie has officially wrapped, reaffirming its status as the leading international event for ceramic and porcelain surface coverings and bathroom furnishings.

Crossville®, a brand of sustainable high-quality tile surface solutions from AHF Products, announced the launch of its newly redesigned website -- marking a major step in aligning its digital presence with its mission to deliver beautiful, functional and lasting products while supporting the design community. The redesigned site improves product discovery, enhances mobile access and simplifies the experience for industry professionals and clients to find information, order samples and make purchases.

Electrum™ is a statement in pure radiance. 

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), the tile industry’s nonprofit dedicated to tile installation training, education, and certification, is proud to announce the appointment of Noah Chitty as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors.

The Stone Equipment and Supply Alliance (SESA) announced at a press conference during Marmomac in Verona, Italy on September 24, 2025, the launch of a brand-new trade show dedicated to the stone and surface fabrication industry. The inaugural event will be held in Indianapolis, IN, from November 3 to 5, 2027.