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A House Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing Wednesday to examine the impact of civil litigation on the U.S. artificial stone industry, with Republican lawmakers and industry executives arguing that manufacturers are being unfairly targeted by lawsuits related to silicosis.

A showcase of some of the latest hard surface products available to meet a host of design styles.

PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dance was chosen as the 2026 Color of the Year to be "a whisper of calm in a noisy world."

The team sat down in a podcast to reflect on industry happenings of last year and what is coming up in 2026.

Leadership and neuroscience expert René Rodriguez urged stone industry professionals to embrace a systematic approach to sales during StoneBiz on the Beach, a two-day workshop held in Puerto Rico this past fall and organized by the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA). He warned that emotional self-regulation and consistent prospecting matter more than the latest technology.

Armina Stone founder Emre Basman shares insight into his company’s path for growth and his philosophy of upholding a high-quality standard for producing superior stone products.

René Rodriguez, a veteran sales trainer with over 30 years of experience, delivered a comprehensive presentation on sales methodology and overcoming procrastination at StoneBiz on the Beach, a recent stone industry event in Puerto Rico organized by the Stone Fabricator’s Alliance (SFA), emphasizing that sales success depends more on consistent activity than innate talent.

Homeowners who clean their marble countertops with vinegar are unknowingly damaging their investment, according to Emily Dodds, founder of Immaculate Collective. Dodds, who holds IICRC restoration certificates and has logged more than 50,000 hours in the field over the past decade, said chemical misuse is one of the most common causes of countertop damage and can immediately void a manufacturer's warranty.

Two fabricators who supply and cut soapstone emphasized that the material is non-porous, making it ideal for countertops. 

A fabricator and large importer of soapstone in the U.S. shares insight on the chemical composition of the material and the difference between "absorption" and "adsorption."