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Nominations for MIA "Craftsman of the Year"

August 16, 2012
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) is now accepting nominations for its annual "Craftsman of the Year" award.


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Date change for NJ MIA/Stone World event

August 14, 2012
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Stone World educational event previously scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at International Granite and Marble Corp.'s (IGM) facility in North Bergen has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 19.


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MIA extends deadline for 2012 Pinnacle Awards

August 14, 2012
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has announced that it has extended its deadline to August 27, 2012 to submit entries for the 2012 Pinnacle Awards.


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Dimension Stone Design Manual available on MIA web site

August 9, 2012
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) has announced that its Dimension Stone Design Manual has been added to the "Members" area of its Web site.


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Blanco Crystalline Sink improves kitchen functionality

August 9, 2012
Blanco recently debuted the iF award-winning Blanco Crystalline compact sink.


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TTMAC releases new online stone training course

August 6, 2012
The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS) has announced that it has developed a Canadian version of its popular online course, Understanding the Basics of Natural Stone


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Gary Distelhorst to retire as CEO of MIA

August 6, 2012
Garis (Gary) Distelhorst, CAE, Executive Vice President & CEO of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) since 2002, will retire December 31, 2012 after an accomplished 43-year career as a senior-level association executive.


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2013 housing goes live

August 3, 2012
Online housing for the 2013 S2 events is now live for Surfaces and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas attendees and exhibitors.


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Gerritystone featured in Boston Magazine's Design Home

August 1, 2012
GerrityStone recently announced its participation in Boston Magazine’s Design Home 2012, which will open its doors to the public for six weeks of house tours, with all proceeds benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities this October.


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Porsche Design Store Kitchen takes a team effort

August 1, 2012
Silestone recently partnered with Poggenpohl cabinetry and Blanco Precision™ Steelart sinks and Blanco Culina™ faucets to design a sophisticated kitchen inside the Porsche Design Store in SoHo.


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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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Stone World's new issue includes a feature on the restoration of St. Joseph Cathedral in Sioux Falls, SD as well as an inside look at the Artisan Group’s annual fabrication event in Austin, TX.

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CSTD's Spring issue features a special on Kitchen and Bath renovation. This edition also takes a look at the continuing popularity of quartz surfacing.

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