Jeff McKissack of Defense By Design in Dallas, TX, presented an informative and eye-opening session entitled “Safer Places through Safer People” during Total Solutions Plus.

The Natural Stone Institute introduces “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research” -- a 60-minute course that covers recent embodied carbon research, including NSI’s industry-wide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for flooring, cladding and countertops. 

Mosaic Companies, LLC, a nationally recognized leader in the specialty wall and mosaic tile, floor tile and natural stone slab categories, is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Cohn as the new president of the showroom division, taking the helm of Walker Zanger nationally and Opustone in South Florida.

The Rockheads Group (RHG) announced the addition of Eric Behrends to its executive team effective January 2, 2024. 

Unilin Technologies takes a significant stride towards durability by introducing the first PFAS-free formulation for waterproof coatings, aligning with forthcoming bans on harmful chemicals such as PFAS (fluorine) in products in the EU and US market, starting in 2025.

OHM International partners with Virginia Tile to provide its exclusive brand, Valiant Surfaces.

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) welcomes three new members to its board of directors in 2024. Fabricators Todd Scott, Smokey Mountain Tops and Troy Ellsoos, The Countertop Factory Midwest, will serve as directors, while Meagan Hegland, Park Industries, will serve as associate member representative.

Epiroc, a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and construction industries, has appointed Wayne Symes president of the underground division and member of Group Management, effective April 1, 2024. 

ARDEX Americas is pleased to announce a new corporate management structure effective January 1, 2024.

As of December 27, 2023, Dan Rice has taken the reigns at Bon Tool Company as national sales manager. He will oversee Bon’s sales leads, initiatives, and local and national accounts. He will lead Bon’s sales force including our in-house customer service team and collectively-focused team of sales representatives working our tool offering on all fronts.