MIA+BSI Members Vote Yes to Merger

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. Effective January 1, 2018, the combined association will formally be known as the Natural … Read more

MIA+BSI Members Vote Yes to Merger

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. Effective January 1, 2018, the combined association will formally be known as the Natural … Read more

MSI Donates to R.I.S.E. Program in Support of Wounded Veteran

M S International Inc. (MSI), North American supplier of surfacing products, donated to the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment (R.I.S.E.) program to help a wounded veteran and his family. On October 10, 2017, US Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Byers (Ret.) and his family were presented with an … Read more

MSI Donates to R.I.S.E. Program in Support of Wounded Veteran

M S International Inc. (MSI), North American supplier of surfacing products, donated to the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment (R.I.S.E.) program to help a wounded veteran and his family. On October 10, 2017, US Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Byers (Ret.) and his family were presented with an … Read more

Natural Stone Resource Library Surpasses 50,000 Downloads

MIA+BSI’s Natural Stone Resource Library has reached a new milestone of 50,000 downloads. Launched in 2015, the library houses all MIA+BSI technical documents, as well as resources from other industry associations. There are currently 272 documents available. All resources can be downloaded free of charge. The Library has become a … Read more

Natural Stone Resource Library Surpasses 50,000 Downloads

MIA+BSI’s Natural Stone Resource Library has reached a new milestone of 50,000 downloads. Launched in 2015, the library houses all MIA+BSI technical documents, as well as resources from other industry associations. There are currently 272 documents available. All resources can be downloaded free of charge. The Library has become a … Read more

MIA+BSI Adds Silicosis Training Resource to Natural Stone University

MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute has added a new silicosis training resource to the Natural Stone University. This resource, entitled “Silicosis: An Industry Guide to Awareness and Prevention,” is divided into three sections: • What Is Silicosis?: An Industry Guide to Awareness and Prevention • Air Quality Test Methods • … Read more

MIA+BSI Adds Silicosis Training Resource to Natural Stone University

MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute has added a new silicosis training resource to the Natural Stone University. This resource, entitled “Silicosis: An Industry Guide to Awareness and Prevention,” is divided into three sections: • What Is Silicosis?: An Industry Guide to Awareness and Prevention • Air Quality Test Methods • … Read more

MIA+BSI Releases Quartzite Technical Bulletin

A new technical bulletin about quartzite has been added to MIA+BSI’s Natural Stone Resource Library. The bulletin, written by geologist and educator Karin Kirk, covers properties of quartzite, understanding the difference between quartzite and other stones, and basic diagnostic tests that can be used to determine whether or not a … Read more

MIA+BSI Releases Quartzite Technical Bulletin

A new technical bulletin about quartzite has been added to MIA+BSI’s Natural Stone Resource Library. The bulletin, written by geologist and educator Karin Kirk, covers properties of quartzite, understanding the difference between quartzite and other stones, and basic diagnostic tests that can be used to determine whether or not a … Read more