The brand new 65,000 square-foot space will also serve residential and commercial markets in Tidewater area.

GranQuartz recently moved one of its stores from its previous Chicago location to a 35,000-square-foot space in Elk Grove Village, IL. This new facility is a little over a mile from its former site where it had been for more than 15 years and it is approximately three-and-a-half times larger.

Strategically located in Savannah, GA the new distribution center will serve as the main shipping hub for domestic customers.

Cosentino Group, a global leader in the production and distribution of innovative architectural and design surfaces, is celebrating its 21st annual “Cosentino 100” convention held in the Riviera Maya (Mexico). One of the most important events for the stone, decoration and remodeling sectors in North America, the convention draws leading customers and partners to learn the latest from the Spain-based manufacturer.

This marks the brand’s first expansion into Utah.

Los Angeles-based Emser Tile has opened its third North American distribution center in Suffolk, Va.

Laticrete, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has announced the expansion of its manufacturing and distribution facility in Grand Prairie, TX.

MS International, Inc. has announced that Rajesh and Rupesh Shah have been appointed co-presidents of the company.

Samsung has expanded its market reach in the U.S. by adding Atlas Stone Distribution as an authorized distributor of Radianz Quartz in the greater Chicago area as well as Columbus, OH.

Braxton-Bragg has announced the closing of its Fresno, CA, distribution center, effective November 1, 2011.