LATICRETE, manufacturer of stone and tile installation systems, has opened an R&D facility in Hyderabad, India. The building incorporates 7,500 square feet of porcelain tile, 1,500 square feet of granite, and another 1,500 square feet of Italian marble. The entire facility used LATICRETE tile and stone installation products to offer durability, aesthetics, and low maintenance. The new offices will be responsible for new product development, product performance improvement, local raw material analysis, competitive product evaluation and technical support, plus training for salespeople, international partners, and customers.