January 2026

January 2026

MATERIAL: Marble Medallions

AALTO MARBLE INLAY, Fairfield, Iowa, has released a new collection of marble medallions with modern classic designs suitable for a variety of interior spaces. The Modern Classic Collection draws on centuries-old European traditions and offers a sense of heritage and grace. They feature graphic, architectural and organic elements that can […]

January 2026

MATERIAL: Sintered Architectural Panels

NEOLITH, Carlstadt, N.J., showcases its ARCHITECTURAL line, a ¼” sintered stone collection engineered for interior wall cladding and ventilated facades. The first launch, Neolith ARCHITECTURAL Vol. 1/Textures, combines two new tactile finishes, Rigato and Cava, with three new models inspired by natural materials: Serpeggiante, Azahar, and Obsidian. Serpeggiante recalls travertine […]

January 2026

MATERIALS: Four New Quartz Designs

CAMBRIA, Le Sueur, Minn., announces that it will unveil four new natural quartz surfaces as part of a new, immersive booth experience at KBIS. The new colors are: The new colors will be on display at an immersive booth experience that will feature various vignettes that will also feature high-end […]

January 2026

TECHNOLOGY: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Stone Fabrication Shops

THRYVE INNOVATIONS, LLC, Chicago, is launching a new generation of AI solutions purpose-built for the stone industry. Thryve is an industry-focused AI education, consulting and development company initially aimed at the stone countertop market. Its offerings include AI bootcamps and training, strategic AI consulting, and a growing suite of pre-developed […]

January 2026

PUBLICATIONS: Online Designer Yearbooks

CHINA XIAMEN INTERNATIONAL STONE FAIR, Xiamen, China, annually features renowned designers collaborating with leading stone brands across various themes to demonstrate the infinite possibilities of stone. Two design exhibitions, the Xiamen Habitat and Life Festival and Stone Infinite Product Design Show demonstrate the use of stone from architectural exteriors to […]