U.S. Ceramic-Tile Use Down in 2023
Consumption dips below three billion ft² for first time in three years.
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Up-to-the-minute reports on what’s going on with stone, other hard surfaces and allied industries.
U.S. Tile Manufacturers Seek Unfair-Trade Tariffs on India
Industry group will ask federal agencies to impose anti-dumping duties in 408%-828% range.
Australia: Refining the Engineered-Stone Ban
Country’s workplace-health ministers will also keep a close eye on sintered stone.
Caesarstone: Positioning for 2024
Israeli surfaces company bolsters strong cash flow, sees savings with more outsourced production.
Vitória Stone Fair to Move to São Paulo
Brazil’s big stone event will be in the country’s largest city, beginning next year.
Flooring Sustainability Summit Set for July
Natural Stone Institute to join other industry groups co-hosting event in nation’s capital.
Brazil: Stone Export Revenues Top $1 Billion in 2023
Lower than 2022, but market outlook positive for near future.
Behrends Joins Rockheads Group
Will work on relationships and overall experience between members, vendors.
Polycor Group Changes Top Management
Patrick Perus steps down as CEO/president of Polycor after 20 years with the world’s largest quarrier.
Stone Update’s Most-Read Articles for 2023
Silicosis concerns, Caesarstone’s restructuring, India quartz-surface tariffs lead the list.
