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Natural Stone 101

Kitchens for Living

Natural stone is sexy. If you want a countertop that makes a unique statement with lots of movement and natural variations I recommend natural stone. Granite is a natural stone that blends perfectly with so many styles. This is also one of the most expensive of the natural stone choices.

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MIA Releases Stones of North America Version 3

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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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NSI selects award recipients

Floor Covering News

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). Barbara Cohen.

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Chapter Leaders Gather at StonExpo

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

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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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A Note From Jim: MIA Focuses on 2015

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based companies as ten (10%) percent of the membership is from outside of North America. MIA represents the entire supply chain with industry segmentation as follows: fabricator (42.5%), slab distributor (25.6%), quarry/producer (7.5%), equipment suppliers (7.8%), installers (5.8%), restoration (4.6%), consultant (2.6%), and other (3.7%).

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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). 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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