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Board and volunteers discuss current trends in the marketplace.

Looking to the Future of the stone industry

James Hieb, CEO of Marble Institute of America

January 16, 2019

Trade associations are similar to private businesses in that success is largely driven by having a good product, great people and an attentive ear to the needs of your customers (or in our case, members). How do you measure a year in the life of an association? Here are a few ways we can try.

James Hieb

September 7, 2018

Too often, after an accident occurs, we receive inquiries from stone companies asking what safety training resources are available. Others may know we have developed a vast array of resources over the past 10 years, but just simply haven’t taken the time to utilize what is available.

Jennifer Richinelli

September 7, 2018

As September rolls around, it’s time for many of us to get back to a routine. School is back in full swing. And in the stone industry, our schedules usually fill up a little more in the fall with what we often like to refer to as “trade show season.”

Laser Products Industries training videos for LT-2D3D Laser Templator

Laser Products Industries Releases New Series of Training Videos

Industry-leading digital templating company revamps its video resources to provide customers with an enhanced digital and online training experience.

July 19, 2018

Designed to easily educate customers on digital templating with the unit right out of the carton, these concise, yet informative videos are segmented by application from initial setup and templating to editing and emailing job files.

Stone Column: The Future is in Technology

July 9, 2018

2018 has definitely been busy so far. I've traveled everywhere from Vegas to Xiamen to Atlanta to our headquarters in MI. In the last few weeks, I have visited the Natural Stone Institute’s office in Oberlin, OH, and one of our workshops in Milwaukee, WI.

General Equipment Unveils AIR-SCRUB-R Portable HEPA Air Filter

November 3, 2017

General Equipment introduced its new portable HEPA air filter, the AF500 AIR-SCRUB-R.

The Natural Stone Institute to Host Free Safety Webinar

November 2, 2017

Join MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute for a complimentary webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 8.

AireHaven Introduces 1000 Motorized Air Purification Mask

October 30, 2017

Enviro Distribution’s AireHaven 1000 personal motorized air purification mask features a built-in two-speed fan and three-stage filter.

OSHA Updates Silica Compliance Timeline

September 25, 2017

The U.S. Department of Labor recently released modified roll out dates for the new silica rule.

MIA+BSI Adds 16 Job Hazard Analysis Templates Online

July 19, 2017

MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute has added sixteen Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) templates to its expanding library.

Cal/OSHA Standards Board to Vote May 21 on Engineered Stone Ban Petition

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Events

June 25, 2026

North Carolina Stone Summit

You’ve probably heard a lot lately about how to calculate the profit for each job you produce. You likely have production benchmarks based on square footage since it’s the most common production metric in the industry. Come learn how focusing on these metrics can hurt your profitability and what to do about it.

July 16, 2026

Washington Stone Summit

Join us for "Taking Your Organization to the Next Level," a session dedicated to transforming your business practices. Discover strategies for setting clear agendas, encouraging participation, and driving actionable outcomes. Learn how to foster collaboration and communication, ensuring that every meeting enhances productivity and contributes to your business goals.

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