China Hard Surfaces Show Up-and-Down 2025
Exports of natural and man-made stone show small increase, but value makes double-digit drop.
Author: coleslaw
Marmomac Turns 60
The long-running international stone event will mark the anniversary with several special programs and presentations.
ISFA Heads for the Northwest
Regional summit in Seattle on June 26 includes programs on workplace safety and revenue growth.
Silicosis Debate in U.K. Parliament
Labour Party minister overseeing workplace safety notes increased enforcement of standards.
U.S. Hard-Surface Imports Stagger in 1Q 2026
Imports of quartz surfaces and natural stone drop by 23.7% in value from first-quarter 2025.
ISFA Seeks Conference Presentations
Submissions accepted until July 17; annual meeting set for early November in Texas.
USITC Sends Tariff-Rate Quartz Quota to President
Final decision to come within 60 days on federal agency’s recommendations.
Caesarstone 1Q 2026: Turning the Corner?
Losses continue in most markets, but surfaces company continues to consolidate and streamline.
Neolith Holds 2026 Global Summit
Sintered-stone producer brings customers, partners from almost 40 countries to April confab.
LX Hausys Forms Design Council
Designers, fabricators, distributors, home-center pros to advise on 2027 VIATERA products.
