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Cambria Expands US Quartz Processing Capacity
Cambria has opened a new 61,000-square-foot quartz processing center in Minnesota, marking an $80 million investment to streamline its domestic supply chain.
TeamOct 2, 2026 3 min read
Industry TrendsTop Natural Stone Trends in 2026
Popular stone types, colours, finishes and applications — what buyers are sourcing and specifying in natural stone this year.
TeamAug 6, 2026 3 min read
Industry TrendsPorcelain and Sintered Slabs vs Natural Stone — Where the Market Is Actually Splitting
Large-format porcelain and sintered surfaces keep taking share in some applications while losing badly in others. The pattern is clearer than the marketing on either side suggests.
TeamJun 2, 2026 2 min read
Industry TrendsAI in the Stone Industry — Slab Scanning, Nesting and Automated Quoting
Machine vision and optimisation software are moving from the largest processors into mid-sized fabrication shops. Here is what the technology genuinely does today, and what is still marketing.
TeamMay 14, 2026 2 min read
Industry TrendsTop Stone & Marble Design Trends for 2026: What's Shaping Modern Interiors
From bookmatched statement walls to large-format sintered stone and the revival of travertine, 2026 is an exciting year for natural stone in architecture and interior design. Here's what the industry is buzzing about.
TeamFeb 1, 2026 3 min read
Industry TrendsStone Trends in 2025 — What Designers Are Specifying Right Now
From warm travertine interiors to dramatic bookmatched feature walls, 2025 is redefining how natural stone is used in residential and commercial design. Here's what's trending globally.
TeamMay 1, 2025 2 min read