IPA Labs Launch New Tile Test
Will inspect products for compliance to new ANSI A137.1 standard.
Category: Association Beat
ISFA Adds Bermudez, Lugasan
Bermudez to serve as safety/regulatory/compliance director; Lugasan to deal with marketing.
UK Fabricators Launch Quality Mark
Logo will designate shops that pass audit for exhibiting continued improvement, best practices.
NSI Offers Respirator Selection Guidance
Document offers criteria on respirator types needed, based on shop exposure levels.
NTCA Announces 2026 Honors
Luigi Di Geso and Dan Lambert to be noted during Coverings.
NSI Names Honorary Life Members
Inaugural class of 14 designated by industry group.
Davis Now ISFA Education Chief
Longtime solid-surface tech expert will develop regional training, future apprenticeship programs for industry group.
2026 Stone of the Year: Virginia Black
U.S.-quarried granite offers high technical performance and deep black aesthetics.
NSI Offer Silica Progress Report
Document summarizes industry action since 2024 concerning workplace crystalline silica.
NSI, NSF Announces Leadership for 2026
Jeff Erickson is NSI board president; Jon Zanger heads up NSF as president and treasurer.
