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Updated Natural Stone Sustainability Standard now available

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—A new version of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone) has been published.

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Polycor receives 2023 Grande Pinnacle Award

Floor Covering News

In 2014, having outgrown its two-story office space, the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations opted to design its new home around the essence of Middle Eastern culture: hospitality and the convening of friends and strangers. Nineteen projects were honored with Pinnacle Awards of Excellence.

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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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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

Since the company’s inception, the product line has expanded to include the manufacturing of concrete and clay tiles, ceramic tiles, rustic pavers, brick veneers, pool coping, wall caps, pier caps, fountains, moldings, and balusters. green building products. Product Plug. Dwell on Design 2014 – Top Products.

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A Note From Jim: MIA Focuses on 2015

StoneDimensions

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. On November 1, 2014, MIA had 1,650 members (up from 1473 on 11/1/13). 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

StoneDimensions

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. This selection will in turn lead to optimum outcomes and customer satisfaction.

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

StoneDimensions

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.