AUSTIN, TX -- Architectural Surfaces, a leading importer and distributor of natural stone, engineered stone and tile for residential and commercial applications, recently announced a strategic combination with Ceramic Matrix, a Florida-based distributor of tile, pavers and slabs, including stone, porcelain and glass. The partnership will allow Ceramic Matrix to offer customers the same great products and service along with additional resources, including access to more natural stone and an established quartz product line with the ability to expand across existing facilities.

Patrick Dussinger, president of Architectural Surfaces, said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Ceramic Matrix to the Architectural Surfaces family. We look forward to evolving together to bring customers improved access to phenomenal products, while providing increased capabilities that a national company can deliver. Central and South Florida are strategically important markets and we see the opportunity for strong growth.”

“Ceramic Matrix will continue to serve customers with superb products, service and people,” added Glen Chami, president of Ceramic Matrix. “We’ll also now have the added benefit of a strong national partner to help drive innovation and growth.”