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A Note From Jim: MIA Focuses on 2015

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Both speak about the drive for producing a quality product, the value of trained employees, the need for strong stone associations, and passion that comes from working with the greatest building product known to man. This effort fills a large void in training on this subject. I suspect 2014 will wrap up close to 1,700.

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

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In June 2013, 15 Toronto based natural stone companies met at Picco Engineering to discuss the prospect of forming an MIA Toronto Chapter. The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities. chapters installation newsletter'

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Houzz.com you're killing me

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Social Media Training. 24 January 2013. A stone labeled Crema Bordeaux today looks nothing like the same stone from the same quarry in Brazil five years ago. My training as a designer taught me early that I need to see and be in a room before I can figure out what to do with it. ▼ 2013. (24). at 5:17 PM.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Let me vent a little about Houzz

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Social Media Training. Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. I hope your readers who will be renovating in 2013 reach out to NARI members in their area. Reply Delete Replies Paul Anater 07 January, 2013 12:26 Thanks! Kitchen and Residential Design.

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Meet MIA President, Dan Rea

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Finally, employee safety training is a real strength of the MIA. In 2013, the MIA conducted two additional studies to address radon and radiation exposure to quarry and fabricator workers. I am hopeful several Brazilian companies will volunteer to contribute to this new industry resource.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

Social Media Training. • Metropolitan Ceramics (Booth 2800) will roll out Quarrybasics Abrasive, a product providing excellent silicon carbide coverage that prevents slips and enhances the look and longevity of quarry tile. ► 2013. (24). Kitchen and Residential Design. Notes and anecdotes from the design world.

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