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JANUARY 20, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has released the recipients of the 2023 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. Three individuals have received 2023 Natural Stone Scholarships. Francee Alderson, general manager for American Stone in Vancouver, Wash.,

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JANUARY 11, 2024

The post Natural Stone Foundation announces new board members appeared first on Floor Covering News. In 2024, the foundation board said it will continue raising funds to address future industry needs.

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MARCH 28, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The entry period for the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) awards program is now open. The Pinnacle Awards honor projects whose beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone for commercial and residential applications. No project categories are required.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio— Continental Cut Stone in Florence, Texas, has earned certification to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (NSC/ANSI 373). It has been a goal of mine to get our companies certified for a number of years,” said Rob Teel, president of Continental Cut Stone. “I

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has named the winners of its three award programs for 2023. The Shahs soon realized that natural stone for residential and commercial usage had even higher market potential and redirected their efforts toward developing this sector of the industry. To learn more, visit here.

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APRIL 19, 2024

Solon, Ohio— Global flooring manufacturer Tarkett has launched a non-PVC plank and tile flooring collection, as part of the company’s holistic approach to helping organizations meet their sustainability goals. Monteverde Oak SMV, available in 7.2-inch inch x 48-inch planks, offers two clean-grained oak hues.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—Best Cheer Stone, Inc., sponsored the 2023 Natural Stone Institute (NSI) Stone of the Year. Namib bianco is an African white marble from the Best Cheer Stone quarry in Karibib, Namibia. The post Stone of the Year 2023: Namib bianco marble appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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JANUARY 6, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has selected Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) to join the association’s executive committee as board secretary. I hope to continue to provide leadership with my peers as we provide more resources to advance the natural stone industry.”. Katie Jensen.

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MARCH 9, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—Stone professionals are invited to attend three complimentary educational sessions, titled Virtual Stone Summits , that will be offered through the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) and Stone World magazine. The post NSI rolls out virtual stone summits appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced a robust fall training schedule, beginning with 13, three-hour workshops; four full-day regional training events; and a pair of two-day Art Glass Panel training events in September. ”; and “Tile Technology: Adhesives, Trowels and Lippage.” Jackson, Miss.-The

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JULY 27, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The National Building Granite Quarries Association (NBGQA) has voted to merge with the Natural Stone Institute to further advance industry efforts to support quarry advocacy, sustainability, outreach to architects and designers and continued efforts to promote the use of natural stone.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—A new version of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSI 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone) has been published. The post Updated Natural Stone Sustainability Standard now available appeared first on Floor Covering News.

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MAY 3, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 47 th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. Natural stone and fabrication for U.S. The post Natural Stone Institute completes 47th R.I.S.E Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute’s testing lab has received three noteworthy distinctions including those related to USACE Validation, ASSIMAGRA S.TONE Network and Fischer Fixings USA. The Natural Stone Institute testing lab has received validation by the U.S. ASTM C99 Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone.

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JULY 19, 2023

Virginia Tile, a distributor of top-quality tile and stone products, announced a significant territory expansion in collaboration with Marazzi Tile. Effective August 1, 2023, Virginia Tile will extend its distribution responsibilities to cover Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Western Pennsylvania. Livonia, Mich.—Virginia

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APRIL 21, 2022

Virginia Tile Company (VTC), a premier specialty distributor of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile to the professional commercial and residential markets across the Midwest, hired Edmund ‘Ed’ Vaske as chief operating officer. Virginia Tile serves 16 midwestern states from Ohio to Kansas to North Dakota.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Louisville Tile continues to add to its executive team with the recent appointment of Shannon Eisele to the position of vice president of client experience and product development. Prior to that post, Eisele was sales and product selection manager at Bella Stone, a stone fabricator also located in Cincinnati.

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JANUARY 3, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Foundation (NSF) welcomed 10 new industry members to its board of directors for 2023. Joshua Levinson (Artistic Tile, Inc.), Stone Industries, LLC) will officially end their terms at StonExpo in January 2023. Tony Malisani. The new members are as follows: Tony Malisani – board president.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Orlando— Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, announced Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards for 17 projects that showcase distinction in creativity, craftsmanship and outstanding use of materials. a design studio Boca Raton, Fla.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for another home through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. To date, Natural Stone Institute members have been involved in thirty completed homes. and Ontra Stone Concepts. The R.I.S.E.

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JUNE 18, 2020

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 27 th home through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. Natural stone and fabrication services for U.S. Natural stone and fabrication services for U.S. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment).

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) said it will welcome two individuals to its board of directors in January 2023. Sal Banchitta, Simple Stone Care. Banchitta, who graduated from Hunter College with a Bachelors in geology, has served the natural stone industry for over 35 years in diverse capacities.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) launched a new CEU course titled “Natural Stone Embodied Carbon Research.” The course is designed to help attendees identify ways to reduce embodied carbon in future projects and identify ways to incorporate natural stone into their projects.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has awarded Greg Osterhout (Northern Stone Supply) the 2023 David Fell Spirit of Service award, and Sam Arcot the 2023 Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year award. Under his leadership, Northern Stone Supply eagerly stepped up to support the R.I.S.E.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Warrensville Heights, Ohio—Virginia Tile Co., a Midwestern distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone products, has opened its new showroom in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. The new showroom is located at 4670 Richmond Rd. Our goal […].

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APRIL 19, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio— A new course focused on the requirements needed to certify to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard is now available in the Natural Stone University. The course covers the following sections of the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard: Chemicals. Land Reclamation & Adaptive Reuse. Site Management.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

Natural Stone Scholarship winner, Megan Ognibene (right), and and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship winner, Bre Covell. Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) revealed the recipients of the 2022 Natural Stone Scholarship and Women in Stone Empowerment Scholarship. 31 at 4 p.m. 31 at 4 p.m.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Foundation (NSF) welcomes the following industry members to its board of directors for 2022: Board President. Rich Katzmann, Stone Services Group. Stone Industries, LLC. Joshua Levinson of Artistic Tile, Inc., President-Elect. Tony Malisani, Malisani, Inc. Kent Barnow, U.S.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient. Oberlin, Ohio—Katie Jensen (Triton Stone Group) is the 2023 Women in Stone Pioneer Award recipient, which was awarded by the Natural Stone Institute. “It She is a pioneer and an advocate for all women in stone.”

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MAY 10, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio— The Natural Stone Institute ( NSI ) has launched the newest version of the Dimension Stone Design Manual. New graphics explain coursed ashlar, split-face stone and dry-stack detailing. PICCO Group; Rugo Stone; and SM Haw. PICCO Group; Rugo Stone; and SM Haw.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Solon, Ohio—Tarkett has entered into a new partnership with flooring distributor Goodfellow, Inc. The maintenance-friendly floors are ideal for any household, from traditional floating floors and the latest rigid core technology that clicks in place to the creative patterns of loose lay and glue-down tiles. Tarkett ProGen.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The National Tile Contractors Association ( NTCA ) trainers will be touring nine states, offering 17 free, standards-based workshops and eight free regional trainings this year—nearly double the number provided in 2023. Tile technology—membranes Find the full schedule here. Jackson, Miss.—The Workshops will be held in: Calif.,

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JULY 11, 2022

He previously worked with Bryan’s Flooring, American Marazzi Tile, Mohawk Industries and Daltile Corporation. Scott was previously with All Tile/CCS in sales management, where he excelled in company growth and relationship building. Vaughn offers a wealth of experience in account management and business development. Brad Scott.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

a 47 year old distributor of ceramic tile and natural stone, with locations in Traverse City and Wyoming, Michigan and South Bend, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis, Indiana announces several management changes. © 2017 Ceramic Tile Distributors Association. Miles Press Release. January 16, 2017. For immediate release.

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MARCH 8, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The 2022 entry period for the Natural Stone Institute awards program is now open. According to the association , the Pinnacle Awards honor projects whose beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone for commercial and residential applications.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Oberlin, Ohio—The winners of the 2022 Pinnacle Awards were announced during the Natural Stone Institute Awards Ceremony at StonExpo in Las Vegas. With stone panels up to 4,200 kgs and thicknesses exceeding 700mm, a robust but simple steel frame system was designed for primary lateral support. Rugo Stone Lorton, Va.

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AUGUST 2, 2022

Oberlin, Ohio—The eight winning projects of the 2022 Tucker Design Awards were celebrated during a ceremony at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Wednesday, June 29. The biennial Tucker Design Awards competition , which began in 1977, honors members of the design community who exhibit innovation and excellence in the use of natural stone.

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