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Made in USA: Manufacturers ramp up domestic production

Floor Covering News

By Megan Salzano-Birch—Across all flooring categories suppliers are ramping up their domestic production to meet the needs of their customer base and consumers across the country. AHF Products, for example, has one of the most robust domestic production operations as any supplier in the industry. Daltile’s Dickson plant.

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

StoneDimensions

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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New Options on Green Squared and an Innovative Mortar That Sets in Hours

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

In response to ceramic contractors’ needs for time-saving products, MAPEI has introduced Ultraflex™ LFT Rapid mortar to its line of fast-setting tile and stone installation systems. New Rapid-Setting Mortar from MAPEI. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. www.mapei.com.

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NSI selects award recipients

Floor Covering News

In 1998, Cohen became president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). Jensen then personally contacted several quarries to solicit their involvement and contributions to the program, according to the company. Her knowledge of product and production, along with her strength of character, always persevered, the company said.

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Natural Stone 101

Kitchens for Living

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). It is your work surface and it is one of the most visible features of your kitchen.

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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. based companies as ten (10%) percent of the membership is from outside of North America. and Canada).

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

StoneDimensions

“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.