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SustainabilityQuarry Waste and the Circular Economy — The Industry's Next Efficiency Play
A large share of extracted stone never becomes a saleable slab. Rising landfill costs, tighter permitting and genuine demand for secondary materials are turning that waste stream into a business line.
TeamJul 24, 2026 2 min read
Industry InsightsThe Global Stone Trade Show Circuit — And How to Actually Work It
Marmomac, Xiamen, Stona and the regional shows still set the trade's calendar. Most first-time exhibitors and buyers waste the trip. Here is how the people who get value from them prepare.
TeamJul 7, 2026 2 min read
SustainabilityProvenance Goes Digital — Traceability Is Becoming a Buying Requirement
Quarry-level traceability used to be a nice-to-have. Between ethical sourcing scrutiny, origin misrepresentation and sustainability reporting, it is turning into a condition of doing business.
TeamJun 23, 2026 2 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 InsightsSilica Dust Compliance Is Tightening Worldwide — A Practical Checklist for Fabricators
Enforcement of respirable crystalline silica limits has intensified across the US, UK, EU and Australia. Natural stone fabricators are squarely in scope, and buyers are beginning to audit for it.
TeamApr 27, 2026 2 min read
Trade & ExportRed Sea Reroutes and Stone Freight — Planning Lead Times in a Volatile Shipping Market
Security disruption in the Red Sea pushed many Asia–Europe services around the Cape of Good Hope, adding days to transit and volatility to rates. Here is how experienced stone buyers are building schedules that survive it.
TeamApr 8, 2026 2 min read
Trade & ExportEU CBAM and the Stone Trade — Why It Matters Even Though Stone Isn't In Scope
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entered its definitive regime in 2026. Natural stone is not on the covered-goods list — but exporters who assume that makes it irrelevant are misreading where this is heading.
TeamMar 19, 2026 2 min read
Industry InsightsThe Engineered Stone Ban Wave — What Silicosis Rules Mean for Natural Stone Demand
Australia became the first country to prohibit engineered stone benchtops over silicosis risk, and regulators elsewhere are watching closely. Here is what the shift actually means for natural stone buyers, fabricators and suppliers.
TeamMar 4, 2026 2 min readBuying TipsThickness Guide: When to Use 18mm vs 20mm vs 30mm Stone Slabs
Slab thickness affects structural integrity, weight, cost, and installation method. Here's how to choose the right thickness for every application — and the pitfalls of specifying too thin.
TeamFeb 10, 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
Stone GuideHow to Care for Natural Stone Floors — The Complete Guide
Natural stone floors can look immaculate for decades — if maintained correctly. Here's the complete maintenance guide covering daily cleaning, periodic sealing, and what to absolutely never do.
TeamJan 20, 2026 2 min read