NSI Channel (Natural Stone Institute)
NSI reacts to reports about the threat of silicosis resulting from working Engineered Stone
For natural stone companies, the institute’s Safety Committee has released a comprehensive set of information and training for self-protection
„Safe Stone Shopping” is a free 3-minute video from the Natural Stone Institute
A stone showroom is not a playground – safety guidelines for consumers entering such a place or a fabrication facility for the first time
Free Webinar how to protect workers in the stone industry from crystalline silica dust
The online learning will describe the danger of silicosis and outline requirements to comply with OSHA’s rules
Natural Stone Institute’s Craftsman of the Year 2018 is Joey Marcella from Mario & Son
His philosophy is „don’t chase the money, chase your passion”/ He is as comfortable with hammer and chisel as with CNC machines
Monica Gawet Receives 2019 Women in Stone Pioneer Award of the Natural Stone Institute
She serviced as president of the Marble Institute of America in 2001 as well as on numerous committees in the industry
Natural Stone Institute Announces 2019 Stone Industry Education Series
So called Stone Summits in 10 cities across the US will discuss shop efficiency, measuring success or OSHA safety regulations, among other topics
Seven webinars about stone and how to use it from the Natural Stone Academy
Since its launch in September 2018, the NSI initiative had 1500 scolars completing its courses / CEU credits for professionals
Use Natural Stone program featured on US tv show „Make This Place Your Home“
The video features a tour of the historic Danby Quarry with Jim Hieb as kind of an anchorman in several scenes
Over 100 Articles Available on Use Natural Stone Website
Promotion tool for the sector: Stone companies are encouraged to share texts and photos with clients and employees
Natural Stone Institute Releases Quarrier Toolbox Talks
Exams and 10 documents outlining best practices to maintain health and safety of quarriers are available for free
US-„Women in Stone” met with German „Meisterfrauen” during Stone+tec in Nuremberg
Both initiatives aim to strengthen the role of women in the stone business / Italy has „Le Donne del Marmo”
How to trade successfully with natural stone in the USA and Canada: a foreign supplier must work hand in hand with installers „to build a team“
Experts of the Natural Stone Institute speaking at the Marble Trade Fair in Izmir explained how North America’s markets function
The Natural Stone Institute’s testing lab is expanding its facilities with new staff
Dacia Woodworth shall expand the stone sector’s awareness of this service and also work for the „Use Natural Stone”
Testing Frictional Properties of Natural Stone Walking Surfaces
New Technical Bulletin for download in the Natural Stone Institute’s Resource Library