April shipment data shows improvement from March, but most sectors still behind same time last year.

Exports of natural and man-made stone show small increase, but value makes double-digit drop.

The long-running international stone event will mark the anniversary with several special programs and presentations.

Regional summit in Seattle on June 26 includes programs on workplace safety and revenue growth.

Labour Party minister overseeing workplace safety notes increased enforcement of standards.

Imports of quartz surfaces and natural stone drop by 23.7% in value from first-quarter 2025.

Quartzite and Other Stone varieties would be exempt from 25% duty proposed by U.S. Trade Representative.

Submissions accepted until July 17; annual meeting set for early November in Texas.

No ban yet, but state workplace-safety-standards board directs CalOSHA to draft emergency standards to cease engineered-stone fabrication and installation.

Facility expands access for children and adults with disabilities.