LOTTE Staron, a renowned provider of high-quality solid surface products, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Doyle Farris. This exciting collaboration aims to bring the Staron solid surface brand to a broader audience across the U.S. Market, marking a significant milestone for both companies.

 MILE®stone continued its MILE®stone Academy Essential Gauged Porcelain Installation Training events with the fourth one held September 12 through September 14, 2023.

Stonepeak Ceramics, the preeminent U.S. manufacturer of high-tech porcelain stoneware solutions reaffirms its commitment to excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction through a series of strategic investments in its U.S. operations. Through these investments, the company aims to expand and upgrade product output, highlighting its dedication to delivering state-of-the-art quality materials and reaffirming its position as a pioneer in taking ceramics to new heights.

The newly issued catalog Stone from the Italian company Sorma S.p.a. is already available in both printed and e-file versions. Focusing on the needs of the stone industry, the catalog presents Sorma’s wide range of rigid and flexible diamond tools used in machining with portable or stationary machines. The catalog is available in two different languages, Italian and English.

The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a federal grant to fund installation training programs at several colleges in Alabama over the next three years. This grant represents the FCEF's inaugural funding success outside of the industry and sets the stage for future grant applications. 

A major innovation will greet the audience at Marmomac

“It was really nice to connect with other fabricators to learn more about the industry and see how others are handling the challenges we all face. I look forward to participating in future activities and training sessions.” —Jeff Preston, Top Advantage Surfaces 

The ceramic industry meets the new generation and invests in education

Brazil is about to lead natural beauty enthusiasts on a fascinating journey in the next edition of Marmomac, the most important world fair dedicated to the entire stone production chain, which takes place from September 26th to 29th in Verona, Italy.

The competition, held by the Brazilian Center of Natural Stones Exporters (Centrorochas), the World Natural Stone Association (Wonasa) and Vitoria Stone Fair, aimed at contributing to the improvement of the training of new professionals for the use of natural stones.