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In a challenging scenario, the Brazilian natural stone industry recorded revenues of USD 1.11 billion in exports in 2023. The data is provided by the Brazilian Center of Natural Stone Exporters (Centrorochas). The figure reflects the resilience of the sector, which, after meeting pent-up demand in the post-pandemic period, keeps facing old problems such as logistical obstacles.

The Natural Stone Institute joins Tile Council of North America (TCNA), National Wood Flooring Association and North American Laminate Flooring Association to co-host the inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C. this summer.

Now in its 21st year, the Vitoria Stone Fair is set to take place from January 30 to February 2, 2023 and It’s Natural – Brazilian Natural Stone will carry out strategic actions for commercial promotion and image, hosting 14 international guests at the stone exhibition.

The Natural Stone Institute introduces “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research” -- a 60-minute course that covers recent embodied carbon research, including NSI’s industry-wide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for flooring, cladding and countertops. 

Greenbuild presents a webinar entitled “Practical Decarbonization Tools: Design, Materials Selection, and Offsetting for New Development” on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 1 to 2 p.m. ET.

Colorado Stone Quarries has sponsored the 2024 Natural Stone Institute (NSI) Stone of the Year. Calacatta Lincoln^® marble will be featured on 2024 member certificates, membership pledges and association marketing materials throughout the year. 

Polycor has been honored with three prestigious awards in France, highlighting its exceptional work in sustainable construction and innovation.

Recently classified as a “Type III EPD stone,” Russell Stone Products’ Homewood sandstone extensively adorns the exterior and interior design of a Pittsburgh, PA, residence. 

Often when talking about sustainability, restoration isn’t brought up but it probably should.

Silestone® introduces Le Chic, a modern interpretation of Parisian- and Victorian-inspired styles.