ISFA Proposes Training, Licensing for Calif. Fabricators
Pilot program would target SoCal later this year, with full state coverage in 2027.
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Silicosis-Liablity Bill Gets a Hearing
Industry reps testify on H.R. 5437 before House subcommittee, as some representatives inject other partisan issues in their questioning.
Brazil Natural-Stone Exports Hit New High
Shipments total $1.48 billion for 2025, surpassing 2021 record values.
Xiamen Early-bird Registration Begins
More than 2,000 exhibitors expected for world’s largest stone-trade event in March.
Brazil Breaks Natural-Stone Sales Record
Highest export volume ever for November despite U.S. shipment decline due to special tariffs.
Industry Coalition to Oppose “Safeguard” Action
Save Quartz Jobs claims harm would result from proposed tariff/quota action on imported quartz surfaces.
Doctors Call for Calif. Engineered-Stone Ban
Current regulations and enforcement not enough, according to occupational-safety physicians.
Limit on Quartz-Surface Imports Moving Again
Public hearing is set for Feb. 24 as process resumes after federal government shutdown.
2026 Stone Industry Education Series Set
Regional workshops will appear in 10 U.S. locations during the year, including two sessions in March.
Ballarin Now Neolith CEO Americas
CARLSTADT, N.J. — Neolith announces the promotion of Michele Ballarin to the position of CEO, Americas. Most-recently, Ballarin served as the company as chief revenue growth officer, and prior to that he was executive...