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Articles Tagged with ''Natural Stone Institute''

Stone Summit, presented by Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute

Automation and digital software in your shop

Recently, Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute held a virtual Stone Summit to discuss ways for fabricators to investigate products that are new to their process, including tooling equipment and digital software, as well as methods to develop focused questions that will help ensure the product or machine they review will perform as anticipated and provide the expected results
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
February 1, 2021
Technology continues to advance and play an important role in many of our daily lives. For fabricators in the stone business, each year there are more digital and automated products introduced to the marketplace, which can contribute to a shop’s overall efficiency and production.
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Stone Industry Perspective

Stone Industry Perspective: Resources for quarriers from the Natural Stone Institute

James Hieb, CEO of Marble Institute of America
James Hieb
October 19, 2020
What resources are available for quarriers who join the Natural Stone Institute? Here are a few key benefits that quarriers can look forward to when joining.
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Stone Column- Jenn Richinelli

Stone Column: Navigating 2020

Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
October 6, 2020

Having passed the half mark of 2020, I have taken some time for reflection. It certainly has been a game-changer so far. In January, I started the year off like any other.


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Natural Stone Institute Webinar- COVID-19

Ways fabricators are dealing with sales, promotion during a crisis

Fabricators from different parts of the U.S. discuss their experiences and strategies about keeping business going during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
July 13, 2020
An hour-long session giving insight into customer encounters, new procedures and supervising employees during the worldwide pandemic.
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Natural Stone Foundation is formed

Joshua Levinson
Joshua Levinson
June 10, 2020
The Natural Stone Institute now has a new vehicle to honor and recognize industry friends while also giving back to the stone industry. The Natural Stone Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of the association and works to further strengthen its commitment to providing relevant education and support for critical initiatives.
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Tampa Stone Summit 2019

Learning the components for success in the stone industry

Fabricators in the Tampa Bay area gathered at MSI’s new facility for the Stone Industry Education event to further gain insight into what it takes to run a reputable and profitable business
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 18, 2019

GK Naquin of Stone Interiors led an engaging morning presentation at the Tampa Stone Summit on October 10, 2019. The day-long event was one of 10 Stone Industry Education sessions organized by Stone World and the Natural Stone Institute across the U.S. This particular one was sponsored by MSI and drew 64 registered attendees.


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Natural Stone Institute 2019 Study Tour

The Natural Stone Institute's 2019 Study tour

For its 2019 Study Tour, the Natural Stone Institute headed to Knoxville, TN, to visit several local stone companies and equipment manufacturers, as well as time to mingle and enjoy the southern culture
Jennifer Richinelli
Jennifer Richinelli
November 4, 2019

Home to the University of Tennessee and host to the 1982 World’s Fair, Knoxville, TN, was the destination for the 2019 Natural Stone Institute Study Tour, which drew a total of 66 participants. The four-day event provided an arena for attendees to mingle and network through many sessions and activities.


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Stonex Canada

Natural Stone Institute Partners with STONEX Canada

August 19, 2019
STONEX Canada will bring together leading industry professionals for interactive exhibits, educational seminars and product demonstrations.
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Nominations Open for Natural Stone Institute Board

July 30, 2019
There are two board positions open.
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New Documents Available in Natural Stone Resource Library

June 26, 2019
Eighteen new “Queries & Quandaries” articles have been added to the Natural Stone Resource Library.
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