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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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Rigid core reigns with a focus on innovation

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What’s more, the company’s new Canopy brand focuses on a tech-first go-to-market strategy and geographical exclusivity for its dealer partners. Happy Feet, for example, touted its virgin vinyl with a new glue-down and loose-lay product called Quarry. BHW also entered the WPC space, unveiling Freestone—its first WPC.

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President's Message: Introducing our new president, Dan Rea

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The organization’s strategy outlines how the goal will be achieved. Our strategy is illustrated in five strategic themes that are designed to be directive as we identify and create initiatives for our membership, board and staff (see www.marble-institute.com/about/mission.cfm).

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Premium underlayments: A path to add-on profits

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“The flooring market is moving to more hard surfaces as we see a higher percentage of larger, more rigid flooring installations,” said Greg Hunsicker, director of product development and strategy, Ardex. For these kinds of jobs, the choice and quality of the underlayment become more vital to the finished product.

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Made in USA: Manufacturers ramp up domestic production

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quarry tile); Sunnyvale, Texas (floor tile); Muskogee, Okla., And a product that is manufactured locally to them has the greatest chance to be available.”. Mohawk’s Daltile brand also manufactures much of its product in the U.S. To date, the brand has facilities in: El Paso, Texas (wall tile); Fayette, Ala., floor tile); Dickson, Tenn.,

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Trade war forces suppliers to re-strategize

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Strategies ranged from pursuing alternative sources outside of China (namely Cambodia, Taiwan and Malaysia) to establishing or significantly expanding existing manufacturing operations here in the U.S. “As Realizing the industry had already crossed the proverbial Rubicon in the war on trade, many U.S.

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