A Wide Range of Marble Pairings
Alaris reimagines classic geometric patterns by offering a wide range of marble stone pairings for modern and traditional applications. The octagon base colors range from crisp white and classic gray to moody red marble, complemented by an extensive selection of dot color options.
With over 80 configuration possibilities, the collection invites designers to creatively moodboard their spaces and craft a scene that feels entirely their own.
The largest tile and stone show in North America with nine miles of the latest trends and exhibitors from over 40 countries.
Join Eric Tryon for “Analyzing Shop Performance,” a session focused on evaluating key metrics to enhance efficiency and productivity in your stone fabrication shop. Learn techniques for identifying strengths and weaknesses, leveraging data-driven insights, and implementing actionable strategies to optimize operations.
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Respirator Exposure Data in Fabrication Now Publicly Available
The study is based on air respirator exposure data voluntarily collected from NSI member companies and represents the largest known dataset of countertop fabrication exposure data to date. As is common with many peer-reviewed academic publications, the report was initially available by subscription only. Yale University has now funded open access, making the full study available to industry professionals, regulators and the public.
The study reinforces key conclusions long supported through industry best practices and training initiatives. It confirms that dry cutting significantly increases exposure risk and wet cutting practices should be adopted. Overall exposure data mirrors other published research, demonstrating that risks can be minimized when proper engineering controls, including water delivery systems and ventilation, are implemented.
The findings also highlight an ongoing need for expanded medical surveillance data. In response, the NSI continues to advance collaborative research efforts. Yale is currently in the final stages of a comprehensive medical surveillance study, which includes a review of available industry data to further strengthen understanding of worker health outcomes.
“This study validates what responsible fabricators have been implementing for years,” said Jim Hieb, NSI CEO. “When proper engineering controls are in place and dry cutting is eliminated, exposure risks can be significantly reduced. Making this research publicly accessible supports transparency and informed decision-making across the industry.”
The largest tile and stone show in North America with nine miles of the latest trends and exhibitors from over 40 countries.
Join Eric Tryon for “Analyzing Shop Performance,” a session focused on evaluating key metrics to enhance efficiency and productivity in your stone fabrication shop. Learn techniques for identifying strengths and weaknesses, leveraging data-driven insights, and implementing actionable strategies to optimize operations.
Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.
