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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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When choosing between natural stone and quartz composites, Vadara makes that choice a breeze

Kitchen and Residential Design

It had a Sub-Zero, grasscloth wallpaper, oak floors, a marble fireplace and most importantly, natural stone on the floors and counters in the kitchen. One of those players, Vadara Quartz Surfaces , rolled out six new patterns of their quartz composite surfaces and each of them is worth real consideration for people looking at natural marble.

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MIA Seeks Additional Staff for Technical Department

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Serving on and/or staffing technical committees, as well as speaking at educational events will be required. Prepare and present educational sessions on stone related topics at StonExpo, Coverings, AIA, CONSTRUCT, MIA Education, and other events. Assist with MIA Accreditation site inspections. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

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The realization of this goal came on March 27, 2014 at Moscone Marble and Tile. The two events attracted more than 75 participants from 29 companies and featured discussions by Michael Picco of Picco Engineering, Mike Micalizzi of Custom Building Products and Rod Sigman of AquaMix. chapters installation newsletter'

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NSI selects award recipients

Floor Covering News

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

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Chapter Leaders Gather at StonExpo

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Members of the two chapters discussed ideas on how to increase chapter membership, event attendance and gain market exposure for the natural stone industry. Takeaways from this meeting will be used for future action and scheduling of chapter events. In 2015, the MIA Chapter programs have a full event schedule. February 19, 2015.