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Natural Stone Institute inducts new board members

Floor Covering News

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute will welcome three individuals to its board of directors in January 2022. Sam Arcot, Rugo Stone, LLC. Arcot is the special projects manager at Rugo Stone in Lorton, V.a. Darrell Petit, Stony Creek Quarry. They are as follows: North American Installer.

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CEU: THE ART OF SPECIFYING NATURAL STONE

Realstone

THE ART OF SPECIFYING NATURAL STONE. This one-hour session is designed to give architects and designers an overview of how to specify natural stone. Is the quarry able to produce the sizes and quantities you need? And finally, what factors affect the price of the stone you specify? Learning Objectives.

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The MIA Toronto Chapter Discusses the Nuances of Natural Stone Installation

StoneDimensions

In June 2013, 15 Toronto based natural stone companies met at Picco Engineering to discuss the prospect of forming an MIA Toronto Chapter. The goal of this group would be to provide training for the Natural Stone Industry and create awareness to the Architectural and Design Communities.

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Why External Porcelain Paving is a Safer Choice for Your Patio

The London Tile Co.

Much more scratch resistant than natural stone or concrete. Portico has a deep grey-blue colour with random marbling, inspired by quarried Cumbrian slate. This natural yet durable stone look is perfect for a range of architectural and landscaping projects. Engineered for even thickness and sizing.

Porcelain 187
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TexaStone Quarries Gets ANSI Certification

Stone Update

Limestone quarrier becomes first to meet standards on sustainable production of natural stone. Featured Latest News'

Quarry 45
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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. She was instrumental in her company donating stone to multiple Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E

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Chapter Leaders Gather at StonExpo

StoneDimensions

Members of the two chapters discussed ideas on how to increase chapter membership, event attendance and gain market exposure for the natural stone industry. During the meeting, steering committee members revealed what has been successful in each respective chapter and learn from the other chapter’s experience.