Silicosis Liability Limit Sought in U.S. Congress
Legislation introduced to stop current and future lawsuits against slab manufacturers or sellers.
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Designers Favor Quartz, Quartzite: NKBA
Other natural-stone options losing appeal in survey of 600 design-industry professionals.
New Stone Show Set for Late 2027
Stone Equipment and Supply Alliance will produce first standalone show in more than a decade.
Atlas Concorde Expanding Slab Efforts
Additons at two facilities will increase porcelain-stoneware slab production and improve logistics.
Xiamen Stone Fair Looks for Exhibitors
Several opportunities available for world’s largest stone-industry fair next March.
“Safeguard” Action Filed on Quartz-Surface Imports
Petition asks U.S. government to possibly set country quotas, tariff of 50% on all slabs with some kind of silica as main component.
CA Silicosis Law Heads to Governor
State lawmakers approve SB 20, but without specific training guidelines or safe-workshop certification.
tise 2026 Opens Registration
Industry’s first major show of the year set for Jan. 27-29 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
India Quartz Producers Seek Government Help
Producer group says the industry “risks collapse” in the face of new 50% U.S. tariffs on goods from India.
Coverings Heads West for 2026
Event will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the first time in four years.