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James Hieb

James Hieb

James Hieb is CEO of the Natural Stone Institute

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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 Industry Perspective

Stone Industry Perspective: Resources for preventing silicosis

James Hieb, CEO of Marble Institute of America
James Hieb
February 18, 2020

The threat of silica exposure is not a new story. However, these reports are a strong reminder that stone companies must be diligent about reducing the risks to workers. The Natural Stone Institute recommends the following.


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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
James Hieb
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.
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Stone Industry Perspective: Education is key for shop safety

James Hieb, CEO of Marble Institute of America
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.
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the Natural Stone Institute’s Pinnacle Awards program

Stone Industry Perspective

Submit a project for the Natural Stone Institute’s Pinnacle Awards program! Awards deadline: July 20, 2018.
James Hieb, CEO of Marble Institute of America
James Hieb
June 15, 2018
Being recognized for a job well done is a wonderful feeling, isn’t it? Wouldn’t it be even better if that recognition was worldwide? This recognition is what is offered by the Natural Stone Institute’s Pinnacle Awards program.
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Safety best practices — Where to find safety training resources

There are a number of resources available today to assist fabricators in enhancing their training efforts
James Hieb, CEO of Marble Institute of America
James Hieb
April 1, 2014
What are you doing to create a culture of safety in your stone facility?


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