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Quarry Tour Takes Industry to Elberton and Tate Georgia - Brings the Marble Institute of America and Elberton Granite Assocation Together

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For years, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has led study tours to quarries around the USA, Canada, and abroad. The 2014 tour took place in Georgia, USA - a state rich in both historic and modern day stone activity. The first stop on the Elberton tour was the Keystone Quarry. monument production.

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MIA Seeks Additional Staff for Technical Department

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Field telephone, email, and website generated inquires from members, non-members, architects, interior designers, engineers, etc regarding stone origin, properties, quarrying, fabrication, handling, installation, maintenance, and restoration. DEADLINE TO APPLY : December 15, 2014.

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

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The realization of this goal came on March 27, 2014 at Moscone Marble and Tile. The MIA Toronto Chapter launched its 2014 programming with its presentation “Installation in the Natural Stone Industry” and an accompanying evening CEU Program. chapters installation newsletter'

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President's Message: Introducing our new president, Dan Rea

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Thank you to the industry leaders who have held the office of MIA President over my tenure on the board, Guido Gliori, Brett Rugo, GK Naquin, Michael Twiss, Jonathon Zanger, 2014 president Tony Malisani, and to all the fellow board members and wonderful staff people at the MIA.

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MIA Moves Headquarters To Oberlin, Ohio

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The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has relocated its world headquarters from Westlake, Ohio to Oberlin, Ohio. MIA's first day in their new building was Monday, June 23, 2014. Those familiar with the area will also note that this region of Ohio has a rich heritage of sandstone quarrying. good news mia press release'

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

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• Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. Gallant gives marble, onyx and travertine a run for their money thanks to the high definition technology used to mimic the looks. ► 2014. (21).

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

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Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. Granite will stain and marble much more so. One of my favorite stories about marble involves a wonderful, former client named Margaret. ► 2014. (21). Whats Uba Tuba in Florida is called Labrador in New York.

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