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Natural Stone Institute announces Thor Lundh Quarrier Award

Floor Covering News

The Thor Lundh Quarrier Award will recognize a NSI member who has made an extraordinary contribution to quarrying natural stone. The jury panel will include representatives from both the North American Quarry Advocacy Group and the Global Advocacy Group. The recipient will be recognized at either the NSI Study Tour or Marmomac.

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NBGQA to merge with the Natural Stone Institute

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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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Greg Osterhout, Sam Arcot receive NSI awards

Floor Covering News

The David Fell Spirit of Service Award is presented in memory of David Fell, president of BG Hoadley Quarries. “I am proud to have played a role in helping NSI establish a statement and provide resources that the design community can turn to.” Fell passed away in 2021 and his memory now lives on through this prestigious award.

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Natural Stone Institute inducts new board members

Floor Covering News

Darrell Petit, Stony Creek Quarry. Petit has worked in all capacities of the Stony Creek Quarry since 1990. Emanuel has supported the association’s safety committee and multiple networking events and has also provided equipment resources for the association’s testing lab. North American Quarrier.

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CEU: THE ART OF SPECIFYING NATURAL STONE

Realstone

Is the quarry able to produce the sizes and quantities you need? Get the resources you need to help ensure the stone you choose meets the standards and design intent set for your application. Get the resources you need to help ensure the stone you choose meets the standards and design intent set for your application.

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Natural stone 101: Understanding the basics

Floor Covering News

Lead times, maintenance, job lots from the quarrying should be comfortable for the retailer to walk someone through. There is a skill set in understanding and then successfully selling natural stone. Ultimately, this is a product that is not price sensitive but rather service and design sensitive.

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MIA Releases Stones of North America Version 3

StoneDimensions

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. The app features natural stones from more than 100 quarries in North America.