Ross Stewart is UK senior sales manager for Neolith, a world leader in the design and manufacture of sintered stone. With more than ten years in the stone industry, Ross speaks with Stone Specialist about the market, sustainability, and how fabricators can enjoy extensive training with the brand.

The Women in Natural Stone group (WINS) has announced its next line-up of events. These events provide the opportunity to learn and network with like-minded individuals in a supportive and lively environment. Members represent all areas of the stone industry and the group is led by Becca Cranfield of Athena Stonecare and Tamsin Pickeral of Szerelmey

Caesarstone has announced the appointment of a new head of customer service for the UK and ROI. Aisling Murrihy has taken on the role and has worked with high-end brands including Hermès, Anya Hindmarch, Agent Provocateur and Selfridges throughout her 20 year career.

Dorset-based Albion Stone has opened a new state-of-the-art production facility to launch its innovative natural brick range – Heritage Portland. The mining and manufacturing business – which has supplied stone to prestigious buildings including Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral – will use surplus Portland Stone to produce naturally sourced bricks as a low-carbon solution for construction.

Caesarstone has introduced 10 new designs to its growing range including three low-silica options as part of its minerals surfaces offer. A further seven designs are porcelain

NMR Stone Limited is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the trading business, Chichester Stoneworks (2022) Ltd which was placed in administration on 15 February 2024

Sheffield University's Faculty of Social Sciences has undergone a large scale transformation with the introduction of a mini campus called The Wave – uniting facilities that were previous spread across 18 separate buildings

Neolith has today announced the launch of two new products – inspired by natural landscapes and materials including marble and volcanic rock

Peter Davies, UK managing director of Technistone has released a statement announcing it will not supply materials to stonemasons who do not cut engineered stone slabs using underwater cutting techniques

Laminam has introduced three new surfaces to its large format porcelain I Naturali collection: Calacatta Mediceo, Patagonia and Fusion White. They are scratch resistant, durable and hardwearing and can be used in both interior and exterior spaces