NSI Announces Industry Recognition Awards

NSI has announced the recipients of this year’s Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Craftsman of the Year Award. Manu and Rika Shah started MS International (MSI) in 1975, in the basement of their home in Fort Wayne, Ind. MSI became a member of the … Read more

Artistic Tile Introduces Paonazzo Marble Tile

Artistic Tile has introduced Paonazzo marble tile. This new design features an ivory-white background that the company describes as electrified by veins that travel the spectrum from black to golden, violet to caramel. Paonazzo is heavily brecciated and high in contrast, which delivers a striking drama from this classic Italian … Read more

KBIS 2024 Announces DesignBites & Kickstarter Competitions

The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has announced competitors for two high-stakes contests at this year’s show. No showgoer will want to miss the showdown between the most exciting and innovative brands at DesignBites or the new-to-market highlights in Kickstarter. DesignBites is the interactive, high-energy brand spotlight that selects … Read more

Neolith Introduces Calacatta Royale

Neolith is set to feature one its newest colors at KBIS 2024. Calacatta Royale, which is inspired by natural marble with neutral gray defined veins on a white background, will be on display at the Neolith booth. Neolith is made of 100 percent all-natural raw materials that can provide a … Read more

Industry Veteran Eric Behrends Joins Rockheads Group

The Rockheads Group (RHG), has announced the addition of Eric Behrends to its executive team. With more than 20 years of business and industry experience Behrends will help lead RHG into its next phase, as the group continues to leverage its combined buying power, best-in-class fabricator members and the industry’s … Read more

Wilsonart® Opens Austin Showroom and Distribution Center

Wilsonart®, an engineered surfaces company, announced the opening of its 45,000 sq.-ft. showroom and distribution center in Austin, Texas. The 10,000 sq. ft. flagship Showroom and Design Center with office space is the first of its kind for Wilsonart. In addition, the approximately 35,000 sq. ft. warehouse space includes a … Read more

MSI Partners with Shah Happiness Foundation & Illumination Foundation

M S International (MSI) has partnered with the Shah Happiness Foundation and the Illumination Foundation. Together, they have established the Shah Happiness Home, a family emergency residence dedicated to serving unhoused families in Orange County, Calif. The Shah Happiness Home was dedicated on January 10 with a ribbon cutting attended … Read more

NSI Adds Embodied Carbon Research CEU Course

The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has announced the addition of a new CEU course entitled Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research. Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research is a 60-minute course that covers recent embodied carbon research, including NSI’s industry-wide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for flooring, cladding, and countertops. These EPDs showcase … Read more

Greenbuild Calls for 2024 Presentations

Greenbuild 2024 is now accepting proposals from industry experts eager to share their knowledge and expertise. This is an opportunity to shape the content of Greenbuild’s education sessions in a year where information and ideas have never been more important. In 2023, Greenbuild held an in person event in Washington, … Read more

Formica North America Adds Trespa® TopLab® Products

Formica Corporation expanded its family of brands with the distribution, marketing and selling of Trespa® TopLab® to customers in North America. Trespa® TopLab® is an industry-leading surface solution used in scientific and laboratory environments across the globe. With more than 60 years of experience in surface product innovation, Trespa® TopLab® … Read more