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MIA/Stone World Seminars hit the ground running in 2012....

February 1, 2012
An extensive slate of Marble Institute of America (MIA)/Stone World seminars is in place for 2012, and they have been carefully planned to offer the stone industry valuable information that will help them in their day-to-day business.


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One Liners....

February 1, 2012
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) now offers posters that promote sustainability.


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Ronald Alan Busse receives 2011 MIA Migliore for Lifetime Achievement

February 16, 2012
Ronald Alan Busse, who spent over 50 years in the natural stone industry, has been awarded the 2011 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Marble Institute of America (MIA). Busse accepted the award at the annual Marble Institute of America (MIA) Awards Luncheon held during StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2012 in Las Vegas, NV.


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Three-fourths of homeowners planning a kitchen remodel want granite

February 16, 2012
A new survey of American homeowners shows they overwhelmingly recognize the value, beauty, durability and safety of granite countertops.


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MIA presents "Craftsman of the Year" Award

March 9, 2012
The Marble Institute of America, Inc. (MIA) has announced Danny Catania of Miller Druck Specialty Contracting Co. in New York, NY, as the 2011 recipient of the MIA Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Award.


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MIA elects new officers and directors for 2012

March 14, 2012
Michael Twiss, CEO of MIA Accredited Commercial A Contractor, Columbia Stone, and MIA Accredited Natural Stone Fabricator, Natural Stone Designs -- both located in Tualatin, OR -- has been elected President of the Marble Institute of America (MIA).


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Mapei sponsors iPad app for 'Stones of North America'

March 22, 2012
In partnership with the Marble Institute of America (MIA), Mapei, a leading manufacturer of tile and stone installation systems, has sponsored the development of the MIA's new iPad application.


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GranQuartz Canada Hosts Industry Safety Meeting in Toronto

March 22, 2012
MIA member firm Granquartz Canada hosted a MIA meeting of over 20 stone distributors to talk about safety initiatives for Canadian firms.


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Marble Institute of America (MIA)/Stone World seminars kick off in Charlotte

March 23, 2012
An extensive slate of Marble Institute of America (MIA)/Stone World seminars is in place for 2012, and they have been carefully planned to offer the stone industry valuable information that will help them in their day-to-day business.


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New device for slab storage safety

April 2, 2012
Going beyond employee material-handling procedures, a new product in the marketplace was designed to increase the safety factor involved in storing stone slabs


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Surfaces 2013 preview

Surfaces 2013 -- to be held in conjunction with StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas -- is slated for January 29 to 31 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. The show, which also includes an extensive educational program that will be held from January 28 to 31, provides a place for thousands of floor covering retailers, distributors, installers, architects, designers and builders from around the world to gather and view the latest products, get vital education, network with other floor covering professionals and conduct business.

More than 600 of the largest manufacturers and suppliers representing products in every major category, including carpet, tile, hardwood, rugs, laminate, resilient and stone, are expected to exhibit at the trade show. Hanley Wood, owner and operator of the exhibition, reports that they have many new exhibiting companies and returning ones who have expanded their booth size. Additionally, Surfaces 2013 will host more than 40 workshops, seminars and mini sessions led by industry experts in the fields of business, sales, marketing, installation and design. Attendees can earn AIA, NKBA, AIBD, IICRC and AIA/CES industry designation. Here is just a small sampling of some of the displays that will be present at Surfaces 2013.

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