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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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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. It allows contractors to pour the floor and leave with little to no need for finishing tools. It levels from 3mm up to 24mm-thick.

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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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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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