StoneDimensions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

The Marble Institute of America has released Stones of North America Version 3. Stones of North America is a comprehensive iPad® app that gives design and construction professionals quick, easy access to detailed information about natural stones quarried in North America.

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StoneDimensions

AUGUST 20, 2014

The Marble Institute of America has announced the Midwest Stone Fabricators Association (MWSFA) will become the MIA Midwest Chapter. The goal of the chapter will be to increase educational offerings and networking opportunities to stone professionals in the region (Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin).

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

And as manufacturers work toward producing tiles that look and feel like natural stone, high-definition marble prints are now paired with low-relief veining for realistic marble looks. Trompe l’oeil Italian manufacturers are producing a range of mind-blowing optical illusions on porcelain.

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Floor Covering News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Organic grandeur: Innovative glazing technology paired with inspiration from rare natural materials render surfaces that are simply stunning. Enhancing effects of light and reflectivity are reproduced in luminous finishes, giving the beauty and depth of marble with the durability of porcelain in color ranges wider than those of natural stone.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 19, 2023

Orlando— Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards for 17 projects that showcase distinction in creativity, craftsmanship and outstanding use of materials.

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Architectural Ceramics

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

From ceramic and porcelain to glass and marble, we have plenty of hexagon types to choose from. For more about Encore, read our blog entry, Made In the USA: AC Tile Lines Made in America. Calacatta Chablis: The veining in this 4″ marble hexagon gets our blood pumping. At Architectural Ceramics, we heart hexagons.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 18, 2022

During the show, Eric Astrachan, executive director, Tile Council of North America (TCNA), gave a full report on the U.S. He added, “All this means it’s the best possible time to build tile factories in North America. We certainly hope this leads to more tile factories in North America.”. Let’s make it happen.”.

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Burgin Construction

JULY 9, 2014

Marble is a classic and visually striking choice for countertops. Marble is a natural stone found in mountainous regions of North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. Marble has a crystalline nature that provides for the ability to be polished and has veins of mineral deposits that pattern it.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 6, 2022

Las Vegas – Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced the winners of the 2022 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) competition. Natural Florida. Cooperativa Ceramica d’Imola North America. Special Recognition – Artistic Use of Tile.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 12, 2023

“In the competitive world of flooring, capturing a share of the luxury high-end market requires a strategic approach and a deep understanding of customer preferences,” explained said Jason Neu, sourcing and marketing, Portobello America. “As

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 20, 2020

Residential Stone Installation: Portland White House. Columbia River Tile & Stone Inc. Heritage Marble & Tile Inc. and Dacia Woodworth, Natural Stone Institute. and Dacia Woodworth, Natural Stone Institute. Charleston, S.C. Portland, Ore. Corte Madera, Calif. Ironstone Strong, Ltd.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 8, 2022

Coverings , the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, released the winners of its 2022 Best Booth Awards. The Museum brand stood out for superior and timeless appeal with large-format, marble-look porcelain. Arlington, Va.—

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Floor Covering News

JUNE 21, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awarded Barbara Cohen its Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement, Katie Jensen with the 2021 Women in Stone Pioneer Award and Brie Pfannenbecker with the 2020 Person of the Year Award. In 1998, Cohen became president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA).

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

(ARLINGTON, VA—February 12, 2019) Coverings ( coverings.com ), the largest international tile & stone exhibition and conference in North America, will honor the beauty and durability of tile this National Tile Day as the February 23 observance enters its third year. Panaria Ceramica (Booth 2125), Eternity 0.3:

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 25, 2017

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Italy: Most people likely think of marble before ceramic tile when they hear the name Italy. clean, off-white color. glossy finish.

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Stone Update

MARCH 7, 2016

Park Hyatt in Manhattan takes top honors in Marble Institute of America’s awards for natural-stone use.

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Conestoga Tile Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Do you dream of calacatta marble countertops but would not dare install it because of the soft nature of the stone and maintenance nightmare? Durable, beautiful countertops are no longer reliant on natural stone or limited colors of other man-made products. Pictured: Mediterranea Quantum Stone Essential Grey.

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StoneDimensions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Yes, he is my boss; yes, he is obviously more knowledgeable about natural stone (he has been in the business for 32 years and I started 5 years ago). What do I as a woman have to offer not only our company, but also the stone industry? Example: compound polishing marble surfaces is a lot like exfoliating your face.

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StoneDimensions

OCTOBER 2, 2014

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) is proud to announce the release of a new Stone Industry Health and Safety Handbook. The 173 page handbook takes a comprehensive look at OSHA's relationship with the stone industry and describes how businesses can remain in OSHA compliance.

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Floor Covering News

JULY 15, 2021

That’s according to Eric Astrachan, executive director of the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), who kicked off a special press conference with some positive news. They are so stunning and so versatile, and they really do bring another element of nature into the home. While last year was extremely difficult for the U.S.

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StoneDimensions

MARCH 10, 2015

Leaders from the MIA New York Metro Chapter and the MIA Toronto Chapters met on January 20th at StonExpo West/ Marmomacc Americas to discuss the MIA Chapters program and its evolution during the first two years of existence. Marketing in the Natural Stone Industry. Natural Stone Flooring Installation Seminar.

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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) is proud to announce the release of a new Stone Industry Health and Safety Handbook. The 173 page handbook takes a comprehensive look at OSHA’s relationship with the stone industry and describes how businesses can remain in OSHA compliance.

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Floor Covering News

APRIL 30, 2020

Leaders in ceramics, including the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Ceramics of Italy and Tile of Spain, used the time to weigh in on the current state of the U.S. American Olean’s Rochester line blends the visuals of two popular natural stones, limestone and pulpis marble. Green Building Council.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 27, 2019

New tile technologies have helped forge this new place for porcelain, whether it’s the creation of unmatched wood and natural stone visuals or the unprecedented sizes—10 feet, 20mm and even 2cm thicknesses—now achievable. “New, fresh styles and larger sizes have increased options for residential applications.

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StoneDimensions

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has released the 6th annual MIA Fabricator Benchmarking Survey. Participation in the survey is available to all fabricators in North America. For additional information about the survey or the forthcoming web portal, contact the MIA at miainfo@marble-institute.com. and Tenax USA.

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Conestoga Tile

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Do you dream of calacatta marble countertops but would not dare install it because of the soft nature of the stone and maintenance nightmare? Durable, beautiful countertops are no longer reliant on natural stone or limited colors of other man-made products. Pictured: Mediterranea Quantum Stone Essential Grey.

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StoneDimensions

AUGUST 19, 2014

The Marble Institute of America has announced that it will hold an Accreditation Program Immersion Course during TISE East in Miami, FL on October 22, 2014, the final day of the tradeshow. " "I love that the test was difficult. It covered many areas that I don't deal with that often, but that is a good thing.

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Architectural Ceramics

AUGUST 2, 2019

This hand-chopped and tumbled mosaic pairs two natural stones in black and beige tones, similar to those found in Lisbon. To browse more limestone collections or other natural stone collections, use the Stone Product filter on our website. Likewise, for us, marble as a tile material is an eternally classic choice.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 19, 2015

I am truly looking forward to leading this association as it grows and gains influence in the shaping of the natural stone industry worldwide. The MIA has done a terrific job leading the industry on safety training for manufacturing facilities of natural stone and associated products.

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CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

JULY 24, 2012

My father worked for Franciscan Tile for 30 years, and then purchased their San Diego location, renaming it Southwestern Ceramic Tile and Marble Company. I was the chairman of the Ceramic Tile Institute of America Technical Committee for many years. The Natural Stone course also includes industry standards and sales techniques.

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Architectural Ceramics

JULY 27, 2018

Through high-definition printing, porcelain tiles can mimic other materials like cement or natural stone that are typical of an outdoor setting. Natural Stone & Specialty Ceramic. Think about it, natural stone has been a natural choice in an outdoor application for centuries. Related Links.

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Floor Covering News

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Commercially rated HDPC waterproof vinyl tile features high-definition visuals, grout-look edges with embossed texture, which are said to rival the look of ceramic tile and natural stone. Repel hardwood is a made-in-America product. It is available in 12 x 24 tiles with attached IXPE pad for easy click installation.

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StoneDimensions

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Dan Rea, the 2015 president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). The interview showcased the leadership being offered by the MIA and the importance to the Brazilian stone market. I have been with Coldspring since 1977.

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StoneDimensions

JANUARY 13, 2015

It is a man’s world in the stone industry, but I’ve learned recently through the Marble Institute of America Women In Stone that there are powerful and intelligent women in this business. I feel truly honored that I am a part of this group of women that really kick some butt in the stone world!

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