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Stone and Tile Troubleshooting and Inspection Course by Stone Forensics
2022-02-07 - 2022-02-10 | NV
Stone and Tile Troubleshooting and Inspection Course by Stone Forensics
Stone Forensics will be conducting its popular Stone and Tile Troubleshooting training in February 2022 in Las Vegas. The program is designed to teach the basics of stone and tile installations failures. According to Fred Hueston, who will be conducting the training, “The amount of failures, poor installations and other issues with stone and tile flooring are on the rise. This seminar is perfect for restoration and installation contractors as well as architects, building engineers and maintenance staff who have to deal with stone and tile installation and restoration.” For those who wish to be certified inspectors this course will also offer certification. Certification test is on the last day. Class size is limited. The cost of the class is $2500 per person.
The following is what will be covered in the comprehensive class:
*The Geology of Stone
*Understanding the Structure of Different kinds of stone and materials
*Identification of stone and tile types
*Quarry techniques that affect the final product
*Production of tile and slabs
*Fabrication and installation requirements
*Physical and Chemical Testing
*Stone and Tile Forensic Investigation
*Diagnosis of Problems
*Stone and Tile Restoration
*Repair and replacement
*Stain Removal
*Troubleshooting
*Report writing
*Expert witness testimony
*Slip Resistance
*Laboratory testing
One day will be spent in the field examining failures.
For further information and to register go to stoneforensics.com or call Fred Hueston at 321-514-6845.

Cevisama 2022
2022-02-07 - 2022-02-11 | Carrer de Cocentaina
CEVISAMA has established itself as the foremost event for Spain’s ceramic tile industry. Of all the trade fairs that take place in Spain it is one of the most international. Every year, CEVISAMA shows the world the potential the ceramic tile industry and its associated industries have to offer, with the latter including leading edge sectors such as frits, glazes and colors for ceramic tiles, in which Spain is a world leader in innovation and technology.
Spain’s other leading industry sector is showcased here – bathrooms, which is a bigger section every year – as well as complementary sectors such as natural stone, raw materials, roof tiles and bricks, materials and tools for laying and installing tiles, and machinery used in the ceramic tile industry.

Vitoria Stone Fair 2022
2022-02-18 | Milanez & Milaneze, Av. José Martins M Rato, 1117, Bairro de Fátima, Serra/ES, Espírito Santo, 29,160-790, Brazil
VITORIA STONE FAIR 2022
The Vitória Stone Fair brings together major extraction and processing companies of natural stones, equipment, machinery, and technologies from all over the world.
The event is an opportunity to conduct face-to-face business, evaluate products and services, work with marketing tools, expand actions and product launches, strengthen partnerships and prospect new markets.
Showcase to the world, Vitória Stone Fair is held in Espírito Santo, state with the largest industrial park in Brazil and holds more than 90% of the multifunction looms in operation. While Brazil has the largest diversity of natural stones in the world – there are more than 1,200 varieties – ES is the largest national producer and exporter of slabs and blocks.
Largest stone fair in the Americas
30 Thousand square meter
Air-conditioned pavilions and outdoor area
During the 4 days of the event, the fair welcomes professionals from the most varied sectors related to the extraction and processing of stones, construction, architecture and design. Vitoria Stone Fair is also open to students from event related areas.

Marble Izmir Fair
2022-03-30 - 2022-04-02 | NV
As one of the most important meetings in the natural stone sector in the world, Marble Izmir International Natural Stone
and Technologies Fair is opening its gates to the whole world March 30 – April 2, 2022.
The long-awaited Marble Izmir Fair will host thousands of professionals.

Coverings 2022
2022-04-05 - 2022-04-08 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Coverings is the Global Tile & Stone Experience
Coverings is the largest and most-significant ceramic tile and natural stone conference and exhibition in the United States and North America. It features exhibitors from more than 25 countries and is the stage for introducing some of the most innovative tile and stone products in the world.
The exposition and conference serve as a valuable and complimentary continuing education resource for all segments of the industry, with dozens of educational opportunities throughout the show. Coverings attracts thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design professionals, builders, real estate developers, as well as journalists, reporters and bloggers who cover the vital tile and stone industry.

NWFA Expo
2022-04-12 - 2022-04-14 | NV
NWFA Expo – April 12-14, 2022
There’s never been a better time to accelerate your business and reconnect in-person than at the largest trade show anywhere dedicated exclusively to wood flooring. Representing all business types in the industry, the NWFA Expo has been a can’t-miss event for the past 36 years.

The Natural Stone Show - London 2022
2022-04-26 - 2022-04-28 | Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, Royal Docks, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Celebrating 25 years – The UK Stone Industry Event
Sharing its 25th anniversary, the Natural Stone Show is the only UK exhibition dedicated to natural stone.
See the extraordinarily varied palette offered by stone from around the world and the best of British.
Improve workshop productivity with the latest machinery and diamond tooling technology on offer.
Choose from new fix, seal and maintenance applications.
Discover the latest trends in architecture, as we explore the conceptual advantages of stone design through Stone, Water & Light.
Network and improve your specialist knowledge from 30 free-to-attend seminars.
Schedule in time to visit the specially commissioned Innovation Meets Design feature, a curated experience of 136 inventive surfaces selected by MaterialDistrict to excite and inspire you.
Whatever your involvement with the stone industry, discover fresh solutions that your business will benefit from for years to come.

IWF Atlanta 2022
2022-08-23 08:00 - 2022-08-26 17:00 UTC | Georgia World Congress, 285 ANDREW YOUNG INTERNATIONAL BLVD NW 30313, ATLANTA, GA, 30313, United States
The International Woodworking Fair 2022 will be one of the top woodworking trade shows in the world for the furniture manufacturing, architectural woodwork, custom and general woodworking industries. IWF is a biannual event and takes place every two years at the Georgia World Congress Center located in Atlanta, GA.
What to See at IWF:

The IWF Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award® Finalist Gallery
Design Emphasis Student Furniture Design Competition Gallery
The New Product Showcase
IWF Pavilions
IWF Education Conference

Tecna 2022
2022-09-27 09:00 - 2022-09-30 17:00 | Rimini Expo Centre, VIA EMILIA, 155, RIMINI,, PROVINCE OF RIMINI, 47921, Italy
THE INTERNATIONAL HUB FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SURFACES. The international companies which participate at Tecna have created the most efficient and sustainable factories in the world. They have revolutionized their production processes and the range of end user applications with the creation of enormous cut-to-size slabs. They have focused on digital technologies and robotics, becoming the global reference for innovation and technology. A single exhibition to design the future of surfaces.

Kitchen + Bath Canada
2022-10-26 - 2022-10-29 | Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, Toronto, M9W 1J1, Canada
Kitchen + Bath Canada is the gateway to Canada’s growing kitchen and bath industry.
Kitchen+Bath Canada Expo 2022 promises to be the largest gathering in Canada for the Kitchen+Bath and Stone suppliers with more than 5000 attendees, 250 domestic and international manufacturers and suppliers including countries like Canada, USA, Italy, Spain, China, India and Turkey.
This is the first unique platform of its kind in Canada that will cater to the fast-growing Kitchen+Bath Industry. KBC Expo 2022 will showcase the latest products and trends ranging from Kitchen & Bath Fixtures, Materials & Systems/Maintenance, Business & Design Services, Cabinets Flooring/Floor Covering, Home Automation to Plumbing Fixtures, Vanities, Ventilation, Water Filtration, Lighting, Lighting Fixtures, Commercial Lighting, Natural Stones, Tiles and so much more.

Total Solutions Plus
2022-11-06 - 2022-11-08 | Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort, 76661 CA-111, Indian Wells, CA, 92210, United States
The purpose of Total Solutions Plus is to annually bring the ceramic tile industry together to network and learn from each other. Distributors, manufacturers, contractors and more will come together to listen to motivational, relevant speakers, participate in education sessions taught by the best of the best in the industry, network with decision makers and enjoy all Indian Wells has to offer.

World of Concrete 2025
2025-01-20 08:00 - 2025-01-23 17:00 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
WELCOME TO WORLD OF CONCRETE – OVER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CONCRETE AND MASONRY INDUSTRIES!
WOC 2025, the industry’s ONLY annual international tradeshow dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, on January 21-23; Education 20-23.
World of Concrete has been serving the global concrete & masonry construction industries for over 50 years. We connect and educate buyers and sellers through live and digital events throughout the year, facilitated via worldofconcrete.com, and WOC360. Our goal is to provide this important community with the connections, intelligence, and opportunities that help customers grow, do business, and make better informed business decisions

The International Surface Event 2025 – TISE
2025-01-27 08:00 - 2025-01-29 17:00 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
A B2B floor covering event under The International Surface Event (TISE) brand, SURFACES is the largest North American flooring event serving ALL of the floor covering industry, bringing together buyers and sellers from around the world to see the latest floor covering products, tools, trends, services and technologies.

STONE AND TILE TROUBLESHOOTING AND INSPECTION WORKSHOP
2025-01-27 09:00 - 2025-01-31 17:00 | NV
Stone Forensics will be conducting its popular Stone and Tile Troubleshooting training in Las Vegas, NV Jan 27-31 2025. The program is designed to teach the basics of stone and tile installations failures. Fred Hueston will be conducting the training.
The amount of failures, poor installations and other issues with stone and tile flooring are on the rise. – Fred Hueston
This seminar is perfect for restoration and installation contractors, as well as architects, building engineers, and maintenance staff who deal with stone and tile installation and restoration.
The stone and tile troubleshooting program is a full 4 days with the certification test on the last day. The program is only offered once per year and the class size is limited. The cost of the class is $2500 per person.
The comprehensive course covers:

The geology of stone
Understanding the structure of different kinds of stone and materials
Identification of stone and tile types
Quarry techniques that affect the final product
Production of tile and slabs
Fabrication and installation requirements
Physical and chemical testing
Stone and tile forensic investigation
Diagnosis of problems
Stone and tile restoration
Repair and replacement
Stain removal
Troubleshooting
Report writing
Expert witness testimony
Slip resistance
Laboratory testing

One day will be spent in the field examining failures. For further information and to register fill out our contact form or call (321) 514-6845.

Vitoria Stone Fair
2025-02-18 09:00 - 2025-02-20 17:00 | Sao Paulo, Brazil, Brazil
Vitoria Stone Fair brings together large companies for the extraction and processing of natural stones, equipment, machinery, inputs and technologies from all over the world. Over the years, the event has become the largest ornamental stone fair in the Americas and one of the most important in the sector’s world calendar. The Fair is recognized as an excellent opportunity to do business, evaluate products and services, work on marketing tools, expand actions and launches, strengthen partnerships and prospect new markets.

Cevisama 2025
2025-02-24 08:00 - 2025-02-28 19:00 | Feria Valencia, Avinguda de les Fires, s/n, València, 46035, Spain
CEVISAMA has established itself as the foremost event for Spain’s ceramic tile industry. Of all the trade fairs that take place in Spain it is one of the most international. Every year, CEVISAMA shows the world the potential the ceramic tile industry and its associated industries have to offer, with the latter including leading edge sectors such as frits, glazes and colors for ceramic tiles, in which Spain is a world leader in innovation and technology.

The NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) 2025
2025-02-25 08:00 - 2025-02-27 17:00 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the nation’s premier annual residential housing construction trade event for manufacturers and suppliers of home construction products and services. SEE IT HERE FIRST IBS exhibitors launch hundreds of new products and services each year. Leading manufacturers and suppliers share their latest products and answer your questions on the show floor. LEARN FROM THE PROS Education is a huge part of IBS.

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2025
2025-02-25 08:00 - 2025-02-27 17:00 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
The Premier Kitchen and Bath Design Event The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is the North America’s largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design. KBIS, in conjunction with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest industry products, trends and technologies from hundreds of exhibitors. Together, we set the course for our industry. Trends are established. Products are launched. People are discovered. And businesses are fueled!

New York Build 2025 Expo
2025-03-12 09:00 - 2025-03-13 16:30 | Javits Center, 445 11th Ave, New York, NY, 10001, United States
New York Build the largest construction and design show for New York and the Tri-state area is set for the biggest edition yet at the Javits Center.
This award-winning show, is officially supported by the State of New York, and covers major construction opportunities in residential, commercial and infrastructure across New York and the Tri-state region.
The show features: 300+ top industry speakers across 11 tracks and AIA CES approved workshops, 250+ exhibitors, exclusive free-to-attend networking events including the Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction, exciting entertainment, New York’s Festival of Construction, celebrity guests and much more!

XIAMEN STONE FAIR 2026
2026-03-16 09:00 - 2026-03-19 18:00 | Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center, Xiamen, China
China Xiamen International Stone Fair was founded in 2001. Making full use of rich stone resource in Fujian Province and Xiamen port advantage, Xiamen Stone Fair develops rapidly and become the largest professional stone exhibition in the world. The purposes of this fair are to: display new products, new technology and equipment, create business opportunities, improve the communication of global stone industry, so as to promote for the development of the whole stone industry and increase trading volume. The success of Xiamen Stone Fair makes Xiamen famous as “global stone center”, which is helpful for the development of local economy and the progress of the exhibition industry.

Coverings 2026
2026-03-30 08:00 - 2026-04-02 17:00 | Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Coverings is the Global Tile & Stone Experience
Coverings is the largest and most-significant ceramic tile and natural stone conference and exhibition in the United States and North America. It features exhibitors from more than 30 countries and is the stage for introducing some of the most innovative tile and stone products in the world.
The exposition and conference serve as a valuable and complimentary continuing education resource for all segments of the industry, with dozens of educational opportunities throughout the show. Coverings attracts thousands of distributors, retailers, fabricators, contractors, specifiers, architectural and design professionals, builders, real estate developers, as well as journalists, reporters and bloggers who cover the vital tile and stone industry.

2026 Stone and Tile Inspection and Troubleshooting Seminar
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-10 | NV
This seminar is perfect for restoration and installation contractors, as well as architects, building engineers, and maintenance staff who deal with stone and tile installation and restoration.
The stone and tile troubleshooting program is a full 4 days with the certification test on the last day. The program is only offered once per year and the class size is limited. The cost of the class is $2500 per person.
The comprehensive course covers:

The geology of stone
Understanding the structure of different kinds of stone and materials
Identification of stone and tile types
Quarry techniques that affect the final product
Production of tile and slabs
Fabrication and installation requirements
Physical and chemical testing
Stone and tile forensic investigation
Diagnosis of problems
Stone and tile restoration
Repair and replacement
Stain removal
Troubleshooting
Report writing
Expert witness testimony
Slip resistance
Laboratory testing

One day will be spent in the field examining failures. For further information and to register, fill out our contact form or call (321) 514-6845.

Marble Izmir Fair 2026
2026-04-14 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | fuarizmir Fairgrounds, 840 SK. FUAR ALANI NO:2, IZMIR, 35410, Turkey
MARBLE IZMIR

MARBLE İZMİR – International Natural Stone and Technologies Fair, one of the world’s most important meetings in the natural stone industry, opens its doors to the whole world for the 31st time on April 14-17, 2026. The 31st International Stone Fair, which is eagerly awaited with its events where thousands of natural stones and special stone machines will be exhibited and important names of the sector will participate. Marble İzmir Fair will contribute to the economy of Izmir and the country with the commercial meetings to be held by industry professionals from various regions of Turkey and the world at fuarizmir.
While the marble reserve in Turkey constitutes 33% of the world’s marble reserves, our country also draws attention with its marble diversity. There are marble reserves in over 80 different structures, over 120 different colors and patterns in Turkey. The most well-known marble varieties in the international market, such as Süpren, Elazığ Cherry, Akşehir Black, Manyas White, Bilecik Beige, Tiger Skin, Denizli Travertine, Aegean Burgundy, Milas Lilac, Gemlik Diabase, Burdur Beige and Afyon Şeker, are exhibited at the Fair.
Izmir, the city where the Marble Izmir Fair is held, is one of the most suitable cities for exporting natural stone… Marble Izmir Fair; The port city of Izmir, which is the meeting point of the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa, brings together thousands of industry professionals from all over the world every year.

Date: April 14-17, 2026
Visiting Hours: 10.00 – 18.00
Fairground: fuarizmir

NeoCon 2026
2026-06-08 09:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 | Chicago Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, United States
NeoCon has served as the world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial design industry since 1969. A launch pad for innovation—NeoCon offers ideas and introductions that shape the built environment today and into the future. With nearly 1 million square feet of exhibition space, NeoCon features game-changing products and services from more than 400 leading companies and emerging players—providing unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative solutions in commercial design.

Marmomac 2026
2026-09-22 - 2026-09-26 | Verona Exhibition Centre, Verona, Italy
Marmomac is the leading global event for the natural stone industry and represents the entire supply chain, from raw material to semi-finished and finished products, from processing machinery and technologies to applications of stone in architecture and design.
As a fundamental international meeting for all sectors in this field and an influential platform where business meets professional updating.
Marmomac is the ideal venue in terms of quality and completeness of exhibits combined with the most advanced know-how in the natural stone processing operations.
