Call for Entries: Tile of Spain Awards 2021

The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER) announced the call for entries for the 20th annual Tile of Spain Awards of Architecture, Interior Design and Final Degree Project. Sponsored by Endesa, the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade (ICEX), and Port Valencia, the Tile of Spain Awards promote the use of Spanish … Read more

MSI Adds to Stile Porcelain Collection

MSI has added new 2cm designs to its Stile collection: Calacatta Marbella Polished, Calcutta Isla Polished and Marquina Noir. According to the company Stile slabs are suitable for floors, countertops, backsplashes and more, as well as being lightweight, durable and suitable for both residential and commercial projects. The Calacatta Marbella … Read more

National Building Granite Quarries Association Merges with the Natural Stone Institute

The National Building Granite Quarries Association (NBGQA) has voted to merge with the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) to further advance industry efforts to support quarry advocacy, sustainability, outreach to architects and designers and continued efforts to promote the use of natural stone. The NBGQA was founded more than a century … Read more

Daltile Presents Pietra Divina Collection

Pietra Divina™ from Daltile has set a heavenly standard for natural stone. Three exquisite marbles feature a color palette that includes: Calacatta Dolomiti – a white with grey veining, Namaste – a white with warm gold movement, and Nero Marquina (pictured) – a marvelous black with delicate white accents. This … Read more

AWFS Announces 2021 Visionary Award Winners

The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS®) announced the winning companies that have been awarded a Visionary New Product Award for product innovation and leadership in the woodworking industry. Selected from 24 finalists, the 2021 award-winning companies and products are as follows: Components• Felder Group USA Machinery Over $50,000• … Read more

Business Sense: 7 Valuable Things We’ve Learned From Visiting Successful Countertop Shops

By Katherine Gifford of Moraware Over the last 18+ years, we’ve had many amazing opportunities to visit countertop shops. Whether it’s through a tour associated with an industry event or visiting our own awesome customers, we’re always happy to see just how creative fabricators are getting with the way they … Read more

IWF 2022 Education Conference Calls for Proposals

IWF is inviting proposals for presentations at the 2022 IWF Education Conference, which will be staged in conjunction with the International Woodworking Fair, running August 23-26, 2022 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The mission of the IWF Education Conference is to provide woodworking industry professionals with learning … Read more

ASI Industries Announces Sale of Engineered Stone Division

ASI Industries Limited, an Indian stone mining and quarrying company, announced its intention to sell its engineered stone business to Marudhar Rocks International. The parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for defining the main terms agreed upon, which will be used as the basis of a definitive agreement. … Read more

MSI Adds New Colors to Q Premium Natural Quartz Collection

MSI, a U.S.-based distributor of counter tops, flooring and tile, introduced new colors to Q™ Premium Natural Quartz Collection. Featuring cool tones with dramatic veining Carrara Breve, Calacatta Lavasa and Calacatta Azai are suitable for both residential and commercial applications. Carrara Breve presents a warm white background and short gold … Read more

Park Industries Introduces HydroClear Pro Water Systems

The HydroClear PRO Water Systems from Park Industries represent a new generation of water recycling. The PRO Series saves floor space with an all-in-one design that eliminates the need for a separate holding tank. It is available in six different models and is customizable to meet varying shop’s water needs. … Read more