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Stay informed with the latest news, trends, and developments impacting the stone and tile industries. From market shifts and business updates to regulatory changes and industry events, get the insights that matter to fabricators, suppliers, and professionals across the sector.]]> https://www.stoneworld.com/rss/2645 en-us NTCA Announces June Installer Training Lineup The NTCA will offer 20 free workshops and seven regional training programs for tile installers this June. 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95674 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95674-ntca-announces-june-installer-training-lineup Minnesota Stone Summit Provided A Voice for Fabricators richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) MSI hosted a Stone Industry Education event that included panel discussions on trends, shop safety and technical issues and solutions.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95673 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95673-minnesota-stone-summit-provided-a-voice-for-fabricators Buddy Ontra Throughout the day, interactive discussions, moderated by Buddy Ontra of Bostone in Bridgeport, CT, a former fabricator and past NSI president, covered material and fabrication trends, shop and jobsite safety, and technical issues fabricators often encounter. Fabricators in SIE Session The all-day event provided an interactive experience where fabricators were encouraged to ask questions and share experiences.  Sponsor Tables Several breaks throughout the day provided time for attendees and sponsors to interact. Minnesota Stone Summit Technical Panel A panel discussion about technical issues and solutions was held after lunch. From left to right: Nate Schultz of Innovative Surfaces, Buddy Ontra (moderator), Brad Nooris of NVR Surfaces and Steve McIntosh of Astonia Stone Artisan. MSI Warehouse The group of fabricators in attendance had the opportunity to tour MSI's slab warehouse, including its extensive collection of Taj Mahal varieties.  Group Photo Attendees, sponsors and the MSI team had an insightful day of education and networking. NSI Awarded Grant to Fund Sustainability and Scholarship Initiatives The grant was presented by the Natural Stone Alliance in the amount of $24,000. 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95672 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95672-nsi-awarded-grant-to-fund-sustainability-and-scholarship-initiatives Zoller Holds Modern Manufacturing Summit The global technology leader brought together manufacturers, industry leaders and technology partners for two days of direct experience-driven dialogue on the realities of modern manufacturing.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95671 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95671-zoller-holds-modern-manufacturing-summit Greenbuild Releases Schedule of Full Educational Program The expo and conference will offer more than 100 CE-accredited sessions at every learning level.  

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95670 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95670-greenbuild-releases-schedule-of-full-educational-program Flooring Sustainability Summit Reveals Speaker Lineup The conference will include discussions and workshops on material health transparency, circularity, specification tools and supply chain alignment led by industry experts in their field.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95666 Fri, 29 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95666-flooring-sustainability-summit-reveals-speaker-lineup Sika Unveils “Bring It On” Campaign Sika has launched its new “Bring It On” marketing campaign, created to show contractors, installers, and all flooring professionals that Sika delivers a complete range of installation solutions—everything needed to achieve reliable, high-quality flooring installations every time.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95665 Thu, 28 May 2026 14:01:53 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95665-sika-unveils-bring-it-on-campaign NSI To Offer Silica and Slab Safety Certification American Floor Coverings will host the NSI Silica and Slab Safety course on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95664 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95664-nsi-to-offer-silica-and-slab-safety-certification Brazilian Slate Sector to Undergo Market Study in France Papagaios (in the state of Minas Gerais), one of the main producers of slate in Brazil, will host, between June 1 and 3, an event focused on expanding the international presence of the segment. Promoted by the Brazilian Natural Stone Association, in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, the program will include meetings with entrepreneurs, technical visits to companies in the region, and the announcement of the Market Study on Slate in France.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95663 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:12:11 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95663-brazilian-slate-sector-to-undergo-market-study-in-france-program-begins-in-papagaios-minas-gerais California Standards Board Votes to Begin Engineered Stone Rulemaking, Stops Short of Ban The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted unanimously May 21 to begin rulemaking that could prohibit the fabrication and installation of engineered stone containing more than 1% crystalline silica, though the action falls short of an immediate ban and faces a months-long process before any prohibition takes effect.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95662 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:18:28 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95662-california-standards-board-votes-to-begin-engineered-stone-rulemaking-stops-short-of-ban Quarry Professionals Meet in Missouri for Leadership Meeting Quarry leaders came together to strengthen collaboration across the quarrying sector.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95655 Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95655-quarry-professionals-meet-in-missouri-for-leadership-meeting Latin American Fabricators Network Builds Momentum with Coverings 2026 Debut kameryj@bnpmedia.com (Jason Kamery) The Latin American Fabricators Network made its first appearance at Coverings 2026, using the show's Fabricator Stage to introduce a grassroots organization aimed at giving Latino stone fabricators a seat at the industry table.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95658 Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95658-latin-american-fabricators-network-builds-momentum-with-coverings-2026-debut New Quartz Tariffs Will Make America’s Housing Crisis Worse America is experiencing a housing affordability crisis. For millions of families, the dream of homeownership is drifting further out of reach. Politicians across the spectrum say they want to fix this problem. One trade case under consideration by the government could drive home costs even higher.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95660 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:27:23 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95660-new-quartz-tariffs-will-make-americas-housing-crisis-worse Brazilian natural stone industry expands institutional presence in the United States during Brazil Week The first official participation of the sector in the commemorative week held in New York further contributed to bringing the Brazilian stone industry closer to discussions on investments, critical and strategic minerals, infrastructure, and economic relations.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95657 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:10:52 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95657-brazilian-natural-stone-industry-expands-institutional-presence-in-the-united-states-during-brazil-week StoneTech Canada 2026 Finishes Strong with Positive Results The event featured leading exhibitors from Canada, the U.S., Portugal, China and Italy, showcasing the latest in natural stone, engineered surfaces, machinery, tooling and fabrication technology. 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95654 Wed, 20 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95654-stonetech-canada-2026-finishes-strong-with-positive-results Hardscape North America Now Accepting Submissions for Awards Program The awards program celebrates excellence in residential and commercial hardscape applications, including natural stone. 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95653 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95653-hardscape-north-america-now-accepting-submissions-for-awards-program Cal/OSHA Standards Board to Vote May 21 on Engineered Stone Ban Petition California's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board is scheduled to vote May 21 on a petition that would ban the fabrication and installation of engineered stone slabs containing more than 1 percent crystalline silica, a decision that would mark the first such prohibition in the United States.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95649 Tue, 19 May 2026 07:31:33 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95649-cal-osha-standards-board-to-vote-may-21-on-engineered-stone-ban-petition SFA Connecticut Workshop to Showcase Innovation in Fabrication richinellij@bnpmedia.com (Jennifer Richinelli) The next SFA Workshop will bring fabricators together on June 4 and 5, 2026, for two days of learning, networking and viewing American Floor Coverings' state-of-the-art facility.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95652 Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95652-sfa-connecticut-workshop-to-showcase-innovation-in-fabrication American Floor Coverings In 2006, American Floor Coverings moved to a larger facility and began investing in equipment. Burkhardt Loeffler at American Floor Coverings "Burkhardt Loeffler machines are very innovative, and they can do anything you can think of doing," said Joe Durfee, American Floor Coverings production manager.   American Floor Coverings The company specializes in tile, stone and flooring installation for commercial, hospitality, corporate and multi-family residential projects across Metro New York and New England.  America Floor Coverings The decision to fabricate its own stonework gave the company direct control over quality, scheduling and coordination, and it has been a core part of its operation ever since. American Floor Coverings "The machinery and processes we have allow us to be able to be very flexible with our production schedule to meet our customers’ demands and deadlines," said Durfee. Caesarstone Posts Q1 Revenue Decline, Completes Bar-Lev Closure as Restructuring Continues Caesarstone Ltd. reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $88.7 million, down approximately 15% year-over-year on a constant currency basis, as the engineered stone manufacturer continued to navigate softer demand, competitive pressures and a sweeping operational restructuring.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95650 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:32:54 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95650-caesarstone-posts-q1-revenue-decline-completes-bar-lev-closure-as-restructuring-continues A Regional Stone Industry Education Event Set for Minnesota The full-day fabricator event, hosted by MSI, will include three panel discussions focusing on material trends, shop safety and technical issues. 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95648 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95648-a-regional-stone-industry-education-event-set-for-minnesota Natural Stone Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications The Foundation supports initiatives that advance the natural stone industry.


]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95647 Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95647-natural-stone-foundation-now-accepting-grant-applications Neolith Global Summit 2026 Connects Markets The global event brought together customers, strategic partners and regional teams from approximately 40 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95646 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95646-neolith-global-summit-2026-connects-markets Flooring Industry Expo Heading to Chatanooga Synergy Convention & Expo will bring together flooring installation professionals, contractors, inspectors, manufacturers, distributors and other industry leaders from across the country for three days of education, networking and collaboration.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95645 Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95645-flooring-industry-expo-heading-to-chatanooga MAPEI Third-Time Sponsor of Flooring Sustainability Summit As a Headline Sponsor for the third consecutive year, MAPEI shows its commitment to sustainability.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95643 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95643-mapei-third-time-sponsor-of-flooring-sustainability-summit Fireclay Tile Expands Its Footprint to the Midwest The new Chicago showroom features the specialty tile manufacturer's handcraftsmanship. 



]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95642 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95642-fireclay-tile-expands-its-footprint-to-the-midwest Advisory Design Council Established for Viatera Quartz Line LX Hausys Design Council is a cross-channel group created to integrate real-world market feedback directly into the company’s product development process. 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95641 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95641-advisory-design-council-established-for-viatera-quartz-line Daltile Honors Contractors and Tile Installers with Big Giveaways The annual Daltile Trade Pro Appreciation Days will recognize hardworking industry professionals by giving away a brand new 2026 Ford F-150 truck and 43 new Big Green Egg® outdoor grilling/cooking systems.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95639 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95639-daltile-honors-contractors-and-tile-installers-with-big-giveaways Cosentino Partners with NKBA at High Point Market The company was part of a design hub showcasing the latest in kitchen, bath and outdoor design. 

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95638 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95638-cosentino-partners-with-nkba-at-high-point-market Buechel Stone Awarded Multiple Times for Outstanding Company Culture The company is particularly honored because Top Workplaces awards are based solely on employee feedback gathered through the confidential Energage Workplace Survey.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95637 Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95637-buechel-stone-awarded-multiple-times-for-outstanding-company-culture Brazilian Stone Sector Deepens U.S. Market Ties More than 30 architects, designers and representatives from the U.S. construction industry took part in “Brazil Stone Experience – Washington D.C. Edition,” which was also attended by the Brazilian Ambassador in Washington, D.C.

]]> http://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95635 Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.stoneworld.com/articles/95635-brazilian-stone-sector-deepens-us-market-ties