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OBERLIN, Ohio – The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has received a $24,000 grant from the Natural Stone Alliance to support sustainability initiatives and scholarship programs in 2026-27.

The grant includes $20,000 to support ongoing sustainability initiatives and $4,000 to support scholarship opportunities through the NSI.

NSI’s continu...


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MILLBURY, Mass. – The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) will hold a porcelain-fabrication training session here on Aug. 5.

The training at Discover Surfaces in Millbury will move through the full porcelain fabrication process—from material handling and inspection to cutting, fabrication, installation, and finishing.

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Garis (Gary) F. Distelhorst, 84, former CEO of the Marble Institute of America (MIA), on July 6 in Avon Lake, Ohio.

Garis (Gary) Distelhorst

Distelhorst led the staff of the MIA (now the Natural Stone Institute) from 2002-2012. He guided the organization to meet the challenges of both the stone industry’s unprecedented g...


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The Natural Stone Strategic Alliance (NSSA) took another step toward its international consolidation at a virtual meeting July 1.

At that time, members reviewed progress on the federation’s institutional structure and aligned the next steps for its ongoing strategic projects.

Officially incorporated as a non-profit organization in the United States, th...


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VITÓRIA, Brazil – The Brazilian Natural Stone Association – Centrorochas – will participate in the public hearing set for July 6 in front of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

Fabio Cruz

The hearing, set for Washington, will discuss the proposed tariff measures currently under review under Section 301. Follow...


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