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Certified Flooring Installers (CFI), a division of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA), unveiled a bold new logo and refreshed brand identity -- marking a new chapter for the organization that has set the standard in flooring-installation training and certification since 1993. 

Burlington Stones’ Brandy Crag slate has taken center stage at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, featuring prominently in the Boodles Raindance Garden, which was awarded a prestigious Gold Medal. Designed by the acclaimed Landscape Designer Dr. Catherine MacDonald of Landform Consultants, the garden is a collaboration between leading luxury jeweller Boodles and Landform’s team of expert craftsmen, horticulturalists and landscape designers.

Mapei Corporation -- a global leader in the production of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for the construction industry -- proudly announces its return as the Headline Sponsor for the second annual Flooring Sustainability Summit, scheduled for July 16 to 17, 2025 in Washington, D.C. The event is co-hosted by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) and the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA).  

LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, recently introduced new quartz surface designs during a special customer event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. More than 250 guests attended the event, which featured additions to the Viatera Quartzite and Suprema collections.

The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) has announced its online auction will take place from June 9 until June 15, 2025. It's a way to raise funds to support expanding the CTEF mission.  That mission is to improve the tile industry through certification, education, training and participation in the development of nationally recognized standards and methods. 

The Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile (Coalition) recently filed with the U.S. Court of International Trade its appeal of the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determination that ceramic tile from India is not being, or is not likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less-than-fair-value, as provided in section 733(b) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.

Schluter-Systems announced a major sustainability milestone: the release of the first product-specific Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for an uncoupling membrane in North America. This industry-first EPD, developed for Schluter’s DITRA membrane, sets a new standard for transparency in the tile installation sector and highlights the company’s leadership in sustainable innovation.

Biesse S.p.A., a global leader in technology solutions for processing stone, wood, glass, metal and advanced materials, and listed on the Euronext STAR segment of the Milan Stock Exchange, announced the successful completion of the business integration into Biesse America Inc. of the U.S.-based entities GMM USA Inc., Bavelloni America Inc, Techni Waterjet LLC, effective May 12, 2025. 

UMI Stone hosted the Artisan Group in Atlanta, GA, for three days full of education, networking and product introductions.

Mapei, a leading global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the building industry, proudly extends its best wishes to Marco Andretti and the Andretti Global team at the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. This year’s race marks a major milestone for Andretti, as he takes the green flag for his 20th career start at the iconic event -- an achievement few drivers reach and a moment that makes this year’s race more meaningful.