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With a 17-year background in sales strategy, account development and operational leadership in the stone industry, Klint Olsen joins Surfaces Group -- assisting in continuing the company's growth in the North American market.

Mapei Corporation proudly congratulates Kyle Kirkwood on his thrilling first-place finish at the 50th anniversary of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Driving the No. 27 PreFab Honda for Andretti INDYCAR, Kirkwood delivered a dominant performance, leading the team to its 16th win on the iconic Southern California street circuit.  

Four dates and locations are set for this year's tise Installer of the Year competition.

The countdown has begun for the upcoming Confindustria Marmomacchine 2025 General Assembly, which will take place on June 27th at the elegant Enterprise Hotel in Milan, Italy. As in previous years, the General Assembly aims to be a key event and point of reference for companies in the Italian and international natural stone supply chain, recognized as leading examples of national manufacturing excellence.

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) recently named John Lewis and Andrew Young as its new member engagement coordinators, marking an exciting step forward in enhancing the support and engagement the association provide to its members.

Coverings 2025 marks the introduction of the Coverings Champions, a new yet highly revered show accolade recognizing distinguished industry leaders for their extraordinary contributions — and the many hours they have generously volunteered — to the expansion and continued achievement of the event.

The Brazilian participation in Coverings, the largest coverings fair in North America, which takes place from April 29 to May 2 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando (USA), reaffirms the country's role as one of the leading global suppliers of natural stones. In this edition, the Brazilian Pavilion will bring together 57 companies from 6 different states, in a collective space located on the North side of Hall A.
 

Coverings, the leading international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has announced 16 Rock Star Award recipients ahead of the show’s return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, from April 29 to May 2, 2025. 

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will have a strong presence at Coverings 2025, taking place April 29 through May 2, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The organization will be at Booth #3900 throughout the four-day exhibition to celebrate Certified Tile Installers and to help visitors better understand CTEF certification and education programs.  

Construction Resources Company, LLC has completed the acquisition of Opustone, L.L.C. from Mosaic Companies. Opustone is a stone slab and tile distributor with three showroom locations in South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach), offering premium surfaces for luxury residential and commercial design projects. Opustone’s leadership and team will remain with Construction Resources following the acquisition.