For those interested in applying for the 2015 Marble Institute of America’s (MIA) Natural Stone Scholarship, the deadline is quickly approaching. Applications must be received no later than July 17. This scholarship is open to aspiring fabricators, installers and administrative apprentices who have less than five years’ experience in the … Read more
Stefano Follega of Grazzini Brothers & Co. in Egan, Minn., was named the Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year. The Marble Institute of America (MIA) award honors excellence in craftsmanship. Follega, a native of Rome, Italy, learned the craft from his father and uncle. He also worked with top architects … Read more
Stefano Follega of Grazzini Brothers & Co. in Egan, Minn., was named the Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year. The Marble Institute of America (MIA) award honors excellence in craftsmanship. Follega, a native of Rome, Italy, learned the craft from his father and uncle. He also worked with top architects … Read more
With all of the attention the countertop industry continues to receive regarding silica exposure and the impending regulation changes, we thought sharing this video produced by the Marble Institute of America (MIA) with the help of DuPont and Water Treatment Solutions, would be a good idea. “Silicosis: Incurable, but Preventable” … Read more
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) announced the winners of the it annual Pinnacle Awards competition, which recognize excellence in commercial, residential and renovation/restoration of natural stone projects worldwide. Projects selected as winners must demonstrate exceptional beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship in the use of granite, marble and other natural … Read more
The Marble Institute of America (MIA) announced the winners of the it annual Pinnacle Awards competition, which recognize excellence in commercial, residential and renovation/restoration of natural stone projects worldwide. Projects selected as winners must demonstrate exceptional beauty, creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship in the use of granite, marble and other natural … Read more
Jeffrey Matthews, owner of Trade International, Inc. of Atlanta, was been awarded the Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Marble Institute of America (MIA), the association’s highest honor. It was presented at MIA’s annual awards luncheon at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas in Las Vegas on January 22, 2015. Matthews, a native … Read more