Stone World is for production/use of natural stone & quartz surfacing, covering stone fabrication, quarrying, large-scale processing, architecture & trends. https://www.stoneworld.com/rss/articles The Section 201 safeguard case on imported quartz surface products has moved through its final public hearing, and the decision now rests with President Trump, according to two industry figures closely involved in the proceedings. The Section 201 safeguard case on imported quartz surface products has moved through its final public hearing, and the decision now rests with President Trump, according to two industry figures closely involved in the proceedings.

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:35:35 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95740-quartz-safeguard-case-now-sits-on-the-presidents-desk-trade-experts-say http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95740 Specifically designed for expansive surfaces the material features soft veining and neutral colors. Specifically designed for expansive surfaces the material features soft veining and neutral colors.

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95739-a-mineral-surface-with-a-calming-appeal http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95739 The new website provides customers with a significantly enhanced user experience and modern responsive design. The new website provides customers with a significantly enhanced user experience and modern responsive design.

]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95738-bb-industries-launches-new-enhanced-website http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95738 A new digital loyalty platform designed to strengthen relationships with contractors, installers and dealers. A new digital loyalty platform designed to strengthen relationships with contractors, installers and dealers.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95737-laticrete-customers-honored-with-new-premier-blue-rewards-program http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95737 Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has appointed Ulrika Areskog Lilja as Senior Vice President Brand & Communications, and Katarina Nilsson as Senior Vice President People & Leadership. They will join Epiroc’s Group Management and will succeed Nadim Penser, Senior Vice President Brand & Communications and Human Resources, who is retiring from Epiroc after almost 35 years in the Group. Epiroc AB, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has appointed Ulrika Areskog Lilja as Senior Vice President Brand & Communications, and Katarina Nilsson as Senior Vice President People & Leadership. They will join Epiroc’s Group Management and will succeed Nadim Penser, Senior Vice President Brand & Communications and Human Resources, who is retiring from Epiroc after almost 35 years in the Group.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95736-epiroc-makes-shifts-to-leadership-team http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95736 The Powr-Lift 1600™ is designed to help contractors handle large glass and other non-porous materials with greater safety, precision and efficiency. The Powr-Lift 1600™ is designed to help contractors handle large glass and other non-porous materials with greater safety, precision and efficiency.

]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95735-a-new-telehandler-with-integrated-vacuum-lifter http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95735 Registration is now available for the 60th edition of the international stone exhibition held annually in Verona, Italy. Registration is now available for the 60th edition of the international stone exhibition held annually in Verona, Italy.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95734-marmomac-online-ticket-office-now-open http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95734 As a founding member of the global alliance, Brazil was represented by Centrorochas at the meeting that marked a new stage in the NSSA's development, which now brings together 11 member organizations worldwide. As a founding member of the global alliance, Brazil was represented by Centrorochas at the meeting that marked a new stage in the NSSA's development, which now brings together 11 member organizations worldwide.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95733-nssa-strengthens-governance-and-expands-global-cooperation-in-support-of-natural-stone http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95733 From personal AI agents shopping for countertops to customers templating their own kitchens with a smartphone, the stone shop of 2030 may look very different from the shop of today. That is the vision laid out by Rich Katzmann of Thrive Innovations, who joined the Stone World Podcast to discuss his company's recent report on the future of the stone shop. From personal AI agents shopping for countertops to customers templating their own kitchens with a smartphone, the stone shop of 2030 may look very different from the shop of today. That is the vision laid out by Rich Katzmann of Thrive Innovations, who joined the Stone World Podcast to discuss his company's recent report on the future of the stone shop.

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95731-ai-and-the-shop-of-the-future-how-fabrication-could-look-by-2030 http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95731 During a session at Coverings, stone restoration experts shared experiences and advice about repairing stone countertops. During a session at Coverings, stone restoration experts shared experiences and advice about repairing stone countertops.

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95732-valuable-insight-into-stone-countertop-restoration http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95732 The stone and tile exhibition is looking for innovative and cutting-edge educational sessions for its 2027 event. The stone and tile exhibition is looking for innovative and cutting-edge educational sessions for its 2027 event.

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95729-coverings-2027-call-for-presentations-now-open http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95729 Arizona Tile will host the next workshop, "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," focusing on transforming business practices in a fabrication shop. Arizona Tile will host the next workshop, "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," focusing on transforming business practices in a fabrication shop.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95728-seattle-stone-summit-to-focus-on-best-business-practices-for-fabricators http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95728 U.S. imports of countertop materials totaled $302.7 million in April, down 10.6% from the same month a year earlier, according to data from the U.S. International Trade Commission. U.S. imports of countertop materials totaled $302.7 million in April, down 10.6% from the same month a year earlier, according to data from the U.S. International Trade Commission.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:45:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95730-us-countertop-materials-imports-april-2026 http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95730 Britain's workplace safety regulator has ordered four companies to stop working with engineered stone after inspectors found they failed to protect employees from hazardous silica dust, the first enforcement actions under a nationwide campaign targeting the material blamed for a rise in fatal lung disease. Britain's workplace safety regulator has ordered four companies to stop working with engineered stone after inspectors found they failed to protect employees from hazardous silica dust, the first enforcement actions under a nationwide campaign targeting the material blamed for a rise in fatal lung disease.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:03:28 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95727-hse-orders-four-fabricators-to-halt-engineered-stone-work-in-uk-silica-crackdown http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95727 An ideal tile choice for a host of interior design applications. An ideal tile choice for a host of interior design applications. 

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95726-tile-design-influenced-by-classical-impasto-painting http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95726 A tile delivering the durability and performance of porcelain with the aesthetic of marble. A tile delivering the durability and performance of porcelain with the aesthetic of marble. 

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95725-marble-inspired-outdoor-pavers http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95725 The recent trend forecast highlights a shift toward emotionally driven spaces, expressive surfaces and intentional luxury. The recent trend forecast highlights a shift toward emotionally driven spaces, expressive surfaces and intentional luxury.

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95724-luxury-tile-brand-releases-2026-27-interior-design-trends http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95724 Martel Snow by E by Emser Tile The Martel from E by Emser Tile reflects authenticity.  Silque Ice from E by Emser Tile In honor of its 60th anniversary this year, the international stone exhibition organized a tour throughout the Verona, Italy, region -- visiting quarries, stone processing plants and historic sites. In honor of its 60th anniversary this year, the international stone exhibition organized a tour throughout the Verona, Italy, region -- visiting quarries, stone processing plants and historic sites. 

]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95723-marmomac-reflects-on-60-years-with-regional-stone-tour http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95723 The three-day, hands-on event provided the company’s team with engagement, education and community connection – encouraging critical conversations around sustainable practices, community involvement and the company's shared commitment to responsible growth.  
The three-day, hands-on event provided the company’s team with engagement, education and community connection – encouraging critical conversations around sustainable practices, community involvement and the company's shared commitment to responsible growth.
 

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95722-portobello-america-turns-sustainable-ideas-into-tangible-experiences http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95722 CMHA's annual Contractor Industry Report surveys contractors throughout North America and tracks trends, opportunities and challenges they are facing. CMHA's annual Contractor Industry Report surveys contractors throughout North America and tracks trends, opportunities and challenges they are facing.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95721-hardscape-industry-demand-is-up-but-labor-shortage-poses-challenges http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95721 Created in recognition of the 150th anniversary of cremation in America, National Cremation Placement Day was designed to raise awareness about the importance of the permanent placement and memorialization of cremated remains, an area often overlooked as cremation has become the most common form of disposition in the U.S. Created in recognition of the 150th anniversary of cremation in America, National Cremation Placement Day was designed to raise awareness about the importance of the permanent placement and memorialization of cremated remains, an area often overlooked as cremation has become the most common form of disposition in the U.S. 

]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95720-coldspring-launches-national-cremation-placement-day http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95720 To strengthen its efforts, the NSI is engaging an independent industrial hygiene expert to provide scientific review, regulatory guidance and technical expertise. To strengthen its efforts, the NSI is engaging an independent industrial hygiene expert to provide scientific review, regulatory guidance and technical expertise. 

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95719-nsi-amps-up-efforts-for-silica-safety-advocacy http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95719 Submission highlights the role of Brazilian natural stone in the competitiveness of the U.S. industry and the potential impacts of the proposed tariffs on businesses, jobs and construction costs in the U.S. Submission highlights the role of Brazilian natural stone in the competitiveness of the U.S. industry and the potential impacts of the proposed tariffs on businesses, jobs and construction costs in the U.S.
 

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95718-brazil-heading-to-washington-for-tariff-discussions http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95718 A tile collection reminiscent of natural stone with the versatility of porcelain. A tile collection reminiscent of natural stone with the versatility of porcelain.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95717-majesto-porcelain-by-anatolia http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95717 Porcelain and sintered stone slabs rank among the most misunderstood materials in the countertop industry, but fabricators who learn to work with them are opening a revenue stream that is not going anywhere. Porcelain and sintered stone slabs rank among the most misunderstood materials in the countertop industry, but fabricators who learn to work with them are opening a revenue stream that is not going anywhere.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95716-a-fabricators-guide-to-cutting-porcelain-and-sintered-stone http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95716 U.S. producers sold or used about 2.3 million tons of dimension stone in 2025, holding domestic output near that mark for a third straight year even as the value of that stone climbed to a five-year high of $460 million, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. U.S. producers sold or used about 2.3 million tons of dimension stone in 2025, holding domestic output near that mark for a third straight year even as the value of that stone climbed to a five-year high of $460 million, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95709-how-much-natural-stone-does-the-us-actually-quarry http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95709 The 2025 Women In Stone Pioneer Award recipient and member of the Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors shared her experiences in the stone industry and her current crusade to revive the Norwegian Rose quarry. The 2025 Women In Stone Pioneer Award recipient and member of the Natural Stone Institute Board of Directors shared her experiences in the stone industry and her current crusade to revive the Norwegian Rose quarry.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95714-susan-moser-a-longtime-advocate-for-natural-stone http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95714 Susan Moser receives Women In Stone Pioneer Award Earlier this year, Moser was awarded the 2025 Women In Stone Pioneer Award. Susan Moser Moser currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) as a global representative. Norwegian Rose marble quarry The quarry sits north of the Arctic circle in Fauske, Norway, and has supplied material for projects worldwide. Susan Moser Susan Moser, CEO and owner of Moser and Moser and Fauske Marble by Moser Norwegian Rose marble quarry Moser has focused her efforts to reopen the historic Norwegian Rose marble quarry. Industry members at The Poseidon Experience intently listened to Joe Alva share his sales experiences. Industry members at The Poseidon Experience intently listened to Joe Alva share his sales experiences. 

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95715-stone-industry-professionals-learn-tips-for-closing-a-sale http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95715 Discussion centered around topics such as evolving installation practices and the future of the global tile industry. Discussion centered around topics such as evolving installation practices and the future of the global tile industry.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95713-ntca-leaders-share-expert-knowledge-at-qualicer-2026 http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95713 With intentions of downsizing his staff and increasing production capabilities, Jeremiah Rivers turned to Poseidon Industries for a reliable solution. With intentions of downsizing his staff and increasing production capabilities, Jeremiah Rivers turned to Poseidon Industries for a reliable solution.

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95706-rivers-edge-countertops-maximizes-efficiency-with-t-rex-hybrid-cycle http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95706 kitchen island with sleek stone countertop Since investing in the T-Rex, the shop cuts faster and no longer deals with waterjet lines, garnet, waterjet tanks and the maintenance that comes with waterjets – allowing it to produce more high-quality work efficiently. outdoor kitchen In the beginning, River’s Edge Countertops manufactured its own recycled glass and concrete countertops but transitioned to mostly natural stone through the years. Bovone 4045 Stonedge polishing machine A Bovone 4045 Stonedge polishing machine is used for polishing countertop edges in the shop. custom-designed kitchen River’s Edge Countertops primarily services custom home builders, direct-to-consumer retail and works closely with designers. custom-designed kitchen The T-Rex has also eliminated double handling in the shop – preventing damage and permitting production to go directly from slab to the finished product. bar counter “The T-Rex cuts miters so well that we spend less time fixing or refining them because they come out flawlessly,” said Rivers. “It makes the entire mitering process much faster.” 21K Iris scanner A new 21K Iris scanner also assists in the production process. T-Rex Hybrid Cycle According to Jeremiah Rivers, his shop, River’s Edge Countertops in Oklahoma City, OK, has experienced much higher quality in a shorter amount of time since purchasing the T-Rex Hybrid Cycle from Poseidon Industries. The machine is an advanced 5-axis CNC stone fabrication center designed to route, cut and polish countertops in a single automated process.