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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. Environmental Protection Agency to produce two new scientific studies looking into the safety of granite quarry and fabrication workers with respect to radon and radiation exposure. monument production.

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Natural Stone 101

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In terms of user friendliness and durability it usually comes down to natural stone or man made products such as quartz. Like with all natural stone, price is largely determined by how close you are to the source (quarry or port). white quartzite counter Marble of the World. Marble is porous which means it will stain and etch.

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NSI selects award recipients

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Cohen entered the stone industry in the 1970s, joining her father Malcolm in the family business, then known as Domestic Marble and Stone. In 1998, Cohen became president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). Her knowledge of product and production, along with her strength of character, always persevered, the company said.

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

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“The mission of the Marble Institute of America is to serve and support the dimensional natural stone industry by providing an array of services, products, and authoritative information important to, and valued by, industry members.” ” This mission statement was crafted in 2010 and remains relative today.

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Meet MIA President, Dan Rea

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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). In 2013, the MIA conducted two additional studies to address radon and radiation exposure to quarry and fabricator workers.

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