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For more than a decade, Tile of Spain USA has been taking a U.S. delegation of creative minds to Spain -- introducing them to tile products, trends and technology.

All-women certified tile installer (CTI) exam marks a milestone for female tile professionals.

Laura Grandlienard, the head of ROCKin’teriors, has been named the 2024 Stone World Fabricator of the Year, a prestigious accolade that underscores her team’s dedication to excellence in stone fabrication and design. In a recent interview on the Stone World podcast, Grandlienard shared insights into her journey, the significance of the award and her perspective as a woman leader in the industry—fittingly timed with Women’s Month in March 2025.

With a strong passion for writing and a drive to succeed, Kali Pharand has become an accomplished leader in the tile industry.

Tise show director Amie Gilmore shares how she got started in the sector, what she likes most about working in the stone industry and provides a glimpse into her personal life. 

At a young age, Stephanie Hannah got a taste of the stone fabrication business and today she is running the sales team at Cadenza Granite & Marble.

Angie Moster of The Stone Studio shares her story of how she left her career as a teacher to become part-owner of a natural stone fabrication business.

Leaving the corporte world behind, Miranda Falloon has immersed herself into the stone fabrication industry.

Slab showers, full-height backsplashes and accent walls are becoming highly requested for interior designs. 

Here at Stone World we wanted to highlight some of the top news stories from this past year that you all have enjoyed.