JANUARY 2023

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Valentín Tijeras of Cosentino Talks about HybriO

Valentín Tijeras, Cosentino’s product and R&D corporate director, discusses the importance of environmental issues as well as what HybriQ is and the future of the technically advanced product.

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One-on-One with Matt Saltzman of Louisville Tile

Louisville Tile CEO Matt Saltzman discusses the company’s changes and growth strategy.

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Xiamen Stone Fair Postponed Until June 2023

The 23^rd China Xiamen International Stone Stone Fair, originally scheduled from March 26 to 29, 2023, is rescheduled until June 5 to 8, 2023.

Instructions to Follow for Successful Tile Outside Corner Cuts

There are a number of things a tile installer must do to provide a high-quality tile installation that will stand the test of time. Meeting the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards, Tile Council of North America (TCNA) Handbook methods, industry-accepted best practices and manufacturer’s recommendations will provide excellent results, but the skill and experience of the installer plays a key role in this process -- especially when tile cutting is involved.

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The Natural Stone Institute and Stone World collaborate to present regional one-of-a-kind stone industry events. Tailored specifically to the attendees and aimed to help those in the stone industry grow and develop by increasing shop efficiency, these “Town Hall-”style sessions provide training resources, metrics for developing business plans and much more. View the 2023 schedule at: