Neolith Introduces New Full Body Compact Sintered Surface Color

TheSize Surfaces introduced the new Pierre Bleue color of its Neolith sintered compact surface. The new color is in the Fusion collection and integrates fossils and rock elements through the entire body for a high-degree of definition. Using a full body design option, the company’s latest technology advancement, integrates the … Read more

Guest Blog: What’s Trending in Kitchen Sinks for 2016?

EDITORS NOTE: Last month, we presented an analysis of recent trends in kitchen sinks, and Eric Gunderson, the product manager of BLANCO, responded with another insider’s opinion, which we present in full as follows: As new products begin to emerge in the kitchen sink and faucet market, we continue to see … Read more

Guest Blog: What’s Trending in Kitchen Sinks for 2016?

EDITORS NOTE: Last month, we presented an analysis of recent trends in kitchen sinks, and Eric Gunderson, the product manager of BLANCO, responded with another insider’s opinion, which we present in full as follows: As new products begin to emerge in the kitchen sink and faucet market, we continue to see … Read more

Suzanne Marzullo Receives Natural Stone Scholarship

Every year the MIA+BSI, Natural Stone Institute awards scholarships and presents awards to craftsmen for their outstanding work in the surfacing industry. This year Suzanne Marzullo was presented with the 2015 MIA Natural Stone Scholarship Award. Marzullo is a sales manager at Dente Classic Stone in Pittsburgh. She joined the company in … Read more

Suzanne Marzullo Receives Natural Stone Scholarship

Every year the MIA+BSI, Natural Stone Institute awards scholarships and presents awards to craftsmen for their outstanding work in the surfacing industry. This year Suzanne Marzullo was presented with the 2015 MIA Natural Stone Scholarship Award. Marzullo is a sales manager at Dente Classic Stone in Pittsburgh. She joined the company in … Read more

NTCA Endorses Online Training Courses by UCTS

The National Tile Contractors Association has officially endorsed the core curriculum of the University of Ceramic, Tile and Stone (UCTS) to allow aspiring tile and stone industry professionals to gain the correct knowledge and skills without necessarily leaving the confines of their current jobs. Structured to be delivered online, UCTS is … Read more

NTCA Endorses Online Training Courses by UCTS

The National Tile Contractors Association has officially endorsed the core curriculum of the University of Ceramic, Tile and Stone (UCTS) to allow aspiring tile and stone industry professionals to gain the correct knowledge and skills without necessarily leaving the confines of their current jobs. Structured to be delivered online, UCTS is … Read more

MIA Women in Stone Mentorship Program Debuts at Coverings

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) announced the implementation of its Women in Stone Mentorship Program. The program pairs industry veterans with newcomers to provide an opportunity to build relationships in the stone industry. Each pair will receive monthly guidance emails throughout the six month program to help them get … Read more

MIA Women in Stone Mentorship Program Debuts at Coverings

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) announced the implementation of its Women in Stone Mentorship Program. The program pairs industry veterans with newcomers to provide an opportunity to build relationships in the stone industry. Each pair will receive monthly guidance emails throughout the six month program to help them get … Read more

Build a Marketing Plan Guaranteed to Increase Your Business

By Grant W. Hicks Marketing Objective There is nothing better in marketing than surpassing your targets and growing your business as you planned. On the flip side, there is nothing worse than finishing a slow month and starting a new month with few prospects and little potential business other than … Read more