Federal advisory covers some natural stone, all quartz surfaces; could be precursor to more-strict mandates.

Quartz surface will be backstage at the 2015 Oscars®, other celebrity areas.

Brazil sets all-time record in granite volume; nearly all stone sectors show dynamic growth in shipments.

Attendance comparable to 2014 with new visitors from Design & Construction Week™.

Long-time MIA member joins executive committee.

“Stone Trends 2015” among sessions slated for April in Orlando.

U.S. intake of granite, quartz surfaces continue on hot pace through last November.

Networking events, education included in Austin, Texas, event.

Cites 19 companies finishing program last year.

Brazil stone show expecting 25,000+ attendees on Feb. 3-6.