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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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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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Made in USA: Manufacturers ramp up domestic production

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We manufacture in eight plants throughout America, and manufacture around 70% of our total volume in the U.S. North America has some of the best hardwood forests in the world.”. quarry tile); Sunnyvale, Texas (floor tile); Muskogee, Okla., This plant is currently the only major producer of WPC in North America,” he said.

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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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NSI selects award recipients

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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. She also provided substantial contributions to the version IV update to the iconic Dimension Stone Design Manual, NSI added.

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

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Developed by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA), Green Squared certification provides accurate, third-party verified information on the environmental impacts of certified tile products. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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A Note from Jim - May/June 2014

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These documents have a coded index so that each industry segment (quarry, fabricator, restoration, etc.) Routinely, the MIA does that at trade shows, regional education events, quarry tours, and chapter events. A fall WIS leadership retreat is planned for StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in October.

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