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The origin of StonExpo

A personal account of the beginnings of StonExpo and Stone World’s role in its promotion

Peter de Kok, Granite Mountain Enterprises

May 13, 2019

Stone World was started by Mike and Stephanie Lench in November 1984. At that time, GranQuartz was busily introducing machinery and equipment for the stone industry to include large diameter (11-6 foot) block saws, automatic abrasive line polishers, edge polishers, etc.

MIA AND BSI Members Vote "Yes" to Merger

December 1, 2017

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With a vote of 565 to 25, the memberships of Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Building Stone Institute (BSI) have overwhelmingly decided to authorize a historic merger of North America's two most prominent stone associations.

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MIA+BSI Seeks Volunteers for 2018 Xiamen Stone Fair Delegation

October 19, 2017

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MIA+BSI: Natural Stone Institute is seeking association members to serve as part of the delegation to the China Xiamen International Stone Fair.

New Safety Training Resource Available from MIA+BSI

October 4, 2017

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MIA+BSI recently announced the release of a new collection of training videos, available only as a flash drive.

Natural Stone Resource Library Surpasses 50,000 Downloads

September 7, 2017

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MIA+BSI’s Natural Stone Resource Library has reached a new milestone of 50,000 downloads.

MIA+BSI Launches Natural Stone Testing Lab

May 11, 2017

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The Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Building Stone Institute (BSI) have launched a natural stone testing lab.

MIA+BSI Announces Pinnacle and Tucker Design Awards Call for Entries

April 19, 2017

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The submission periods for MIA+BSI's 2017 Pinnacle Awards and the 2018 Tucker Design Awards are now open.

2012 Tucker Design Awards presented in Building Stone Magazine

Michael Reis

June 11, 2012

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Building Stone Institute, one of the country's longest serving natural stone trade associations, presented the 2012 Tucker Design Awards at the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis on May 11.

Newsline: Marble Institute and Building Stone Institute to host Join Fall Study Tour

October 1, 2011

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Marble Institute of America (MIA) and Building Stone Institute (BSI) have announced a first-time partnership between the two organizations in hosting a joint fall study tour from October 23 to 26, 2011.

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Stone World Magazine

2020 November

For this issue of Stone World magazine we talk to Maria Byworth about running a fabrication shop in Australia, we also discuss waterjet technology with Flow International and quarrying operations with several of a leading quarries.

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Contemporary Stone & Tile Design Magazine

2020 Fall

For this issue of Contemporary Stone & Tile Design decorative porcelain and marble tile modernize an outdated living space in New York. We also see how Italian Porcelain tile contributes to a multi-purpose residential building. Finally we feature our Mosaic and decorative tile roundup.

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