2019 Press Releases
- December 17, 2019
- Natural Stone Institute Completes 25th Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
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The R.I.S.E. program builds specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. To date, Natural Stone Institute members have been involved in twenty-five completed homes.
- November 20, 2019
- Toolbox Talks for Quarriers Available in Natural Stone University
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The Natural Stone Institute, in coordination with the National Building Granite Quarries Association (NBGQA), has added three toolbox talks for quarriers to the Natural Stone University.
- November 5, 2019
- Natural Stone Institute Seeks Volunteers for Xiamen Stone Fair Delegation
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The Natural Stone Institute, in coordination with the China Xiamen International Stone Fair, is inviting association members to join a volunteer delegation to the 2020 fair.
- November 7, 2019
- Natural Stone Council Updates Sustainability Standard to Align with Evolving Green Building Programs
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The Natural Stone Council is proud to announce updates to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard (ANSI/NSC 373).
- October 24, 2019
- Natural Stone Institute Completes 23rd Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
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The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 23rd home with the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment).
- October 15, 2019
- Resources Available for Silicosis Prevention and Safe Slab Handling
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The Natural Stone Institute has many resources available online to help combat the threat of silicosis and ensure safe slab handling.
- September 3, 2019
- Natural Stone Institute Hosts Successful Knoxville Study Tour
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The Natural Stone Institute would like to thank all who participated in the 2019 Study Tour, held August 18-21 in Knoxville, TN.
- August 15, 2019
- Natural Stone Institute Partners with STONEX Canada
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Natural Stone Institute will act as a partner of STONEX Canada, scheduled for May 12-14, 2020 at The International Centre in Toronto.
- June 20, 2019
- New Documents Available in Natural Stone Resource Library
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Eighteen new “Queries & Quandaries” articles have been added to the Natural Stone Resource Library.
- June 11, 2019
- Natural Stone Institute Releases New Safety Video
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A new video entitled “Safe Stone Shopping” is now available from the Natural Stone Institute.