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Fabricators from New Mexico and the surrounding region participated for a day of education, networking and live demonstrations.

On Friday, February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the bulk of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime, ruling 6-3 that he exceeded his authority by using a 1977 emergency law to unilaterally impose import duties on nearly every American trading partner, a decision with immediate implications for industries reliant on imported raw materials, including the more than 20,000 stone fabrication and installation companies across the country.

Coverings, the premier North American trade show for tile and stone, returns to Las Vegas, NV, from March 30 through April 2, 2026. The international exhibition will be housed at the Las Vegas Convention Center, filling both the North and Central Halls with exhibitors from approximately 40 countries. Jamie Rich, Coverings managing director, said the international scope of the event continues to set it apart.

In recent years, a wave of litigation has emerged nationwide alleging that manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of certain stone slab products bear liability for occupational silicosis suffered by downstream fabricators.

What stone fabricators and importers need to know about the decision and what comes next.

Learn how to create a sales and marketing system for your stone shop that will support predictable growth and drive revenue.

A group of countertop fabricators discussed the challenges and opportunities of offering repair services during a recent industry roundtable discussion, identifying workforce training, pricing strategy and the growing complications of porcelain countertops as key concerns.

The International Surface Fabricators Association is preparing for a transformative 2026, with plans to hire new staff, launch a shop accreditation program and pursue ANSI developer status as the organization works to establish itself as the leading voice for countertop fabricators nationwide.

Lavishly designed in soapstone, COTE Vegas is the fourth of its kind to open under the direction of Seoul-born restaurateur Simon Kim of Gracious Hospitality Management.

Tony Malisani, a fourth-generation stone industry professional with nearly 20 years of educational speaking experience, will headline the first Stone Industry Education (SIE) Event of 2026 on Thursday, February 12th in Albuquerque, NM.