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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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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. Like with all natural stone, price is largely determined by how close you are to the source (quarry or port).

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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. The 2014 tour took place in Georgia, USA - a state rich in both historic and modern day stone activity. The first stop on the Elberton tour was the Keystone Quarry. monument production.

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NSI selects award recipients

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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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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. This mortar sets quickly, allowing grouting in three to four hours. www.mapei.com. www.nsfsustainability.org.

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A Note From Jim: MIA Focuses on 2015

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I had the privilege of going to Spain in November to witness the MIA receive a Macael Award, as well as learn more about the local stone market in the Macael region. based companies as ten (10%) percent of the membership is from outside of North America. Membership is more than just U.S. 2015 Initiatives / Goals.

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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. Work with local suppliers to build a distribution network that includes local stone professionals. May 28, 2015.