MIA 2015 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Announced

Regis Studeny was recently named the MIA 2015 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year. Studeny began his career as an apprentice at Georgia Marble and Atlas Tile and Marble. Some of his very first projects were on the Library of Congress and the National Gallery of Art. Since joining Rugo Stone … Read more

MIA 2015 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year Announced

Regis Studeny was recently named the MIA 2015 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year. Studeny began his career as an apprentice at Georgia Marble and Atlas Tile and Marble. Some of his very first projects were on the Library of Congress and the National Gallery of Art. Since joining Rugo Stone … Read more

MIA+BSI Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

The MIA+BSI recently announced its annual Pinnacle Awards. Taking the Grand Pinnacle Award was Walker Zanger of Perth Amboy, N.J., for its outstanding work on the Park Hyatt New York. Also honored at the event for their involvement in this project was the architectural firm Yabu Pushelberg. The other Pinnacle Award winners are as follows. Awards of … Read more

MIA+BSI Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

The MIA+BSI recently announced its annual Pinnacle Awards. Taking the Grand Pinnacle Award was Walker Zanger of Perth Amboy, N.J., for its outstanding work on the Park Hyatt New York. Also honored at the event for their involvement in this project was the architectural firm Yabu Pushelberg. The other Pinnacle Award winners are as follows. Awards of … Read more

Schlough Receives Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement at TISE

Park Industries owner Tom Schlough was recently awarded the Marble Institute of America’s 2015 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement at TISE 2016. Based in St. Cloud, Minn., Park Industries develops stone processing machinery and equipment. Schlough’s entrepreneurial leadership lead to many industry achievements. The company is responsible for introducing the first … Read more

Schlough Receives Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement at TISE

Park Industries owner Tom Schlough was recently awarded the Marble Institute of America’s 2015 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement at TISE 2016. Based in St. Cloud, Minn., Park Industries develops stone processing machinery and equipment. Schlough’s entrepreneurial leadership lead to many industry achievements. The company is responsible for introducing the first … Read more

Marble Institute and Building Stone Institute Vote to Combine for 2 Years

The results of a vote conducted jointly by the memberships of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) and and Building Stone Institute( BSI) affirming the entrance into a joint, two-year agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, on Jan. 1, 2016, the two organizations will combine operations for a period … Read more

Marble Institute and Building Stone Institute Vote to Combine for 2 Years

The results of a vote conducted jointly by the memberships of the Marble Institute of America (MIA) and and Building Stone Institute( BSI) affirming the entrance into a joint, two-year agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, on Jan. 1, 2016, the two organizations will combine operations for a period … Read more

A Review of Slab Clamp Safety by the Marble Institute (MIA)

This video produced by the Marble Institute of America (MIA) is a primer on safety when using slab clamps to lift large slabs of stone or other countertop materials. It walks the viewer through the proper procedures and reminds that slabs can easily weigh more than 1,000 lbs. and can … Read more

Marmomacc 2015 to Hold Stone Industry Leadership Reception

The Marble Institute of America (MIA) announced that it will host a Stone Industry Leadership Reception, along with Stone World magazine and Informa Exhibitions, at Marmomacc 2015 in Verona, Italy. The reception is Oct. 1 at the Verona Exhibition Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with stone professionals … Read more