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Silica Exposure Control Plan Released by the Natural Stone Institute

Silica Exposure Control Plan Released by the Natural Stone Institute

The new US-limit is 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air (50 µg/m³), calculated as 8-hour time-weighted average, effective June 23, 2018, for fabricators

Hong Kong-based Oft Interiors engages in the planning of movie theatres with entrance/ticket areas made to look like the spaceships

Hong Kong-based Oft Interiors engages in the planning of movie theatres with entrance/ticket areas made to look like the spaceships

Because of its „longevity and ease of care“ natural stone is the material of choice

Why do Italian natural stone products sell at an average of 1,250 US-$/t, but those from Turkey at a mere 450 US-$/t?

Why do Italian natural stone products sell at an average of 1,250 US-$/t, but those from Turkey at a mere 450 US-$/t?

Answers to many questions are provided in Dr. Carlo Montani’s Statistical Yearbook „XXVIII Report Marble and Stones in the World 2017“

Caterina Moretti incorporates Mexican lava stone in her product design

Caterina Moretti incorporates Mexican lava stone in her product design

„Lava Table“ and „Tribu“ are two new product lines, which bring material to the foreground

„Marble underestimated”: Belgian performance-artist Mikes Poppe failed to free himself from a Carrara block

„Marble underestimated”: Belgian performance-artist Mikes Poppe failed to free himself from a Carrara block

He had chained himself to the stone and tried to chisel it to dust but had to give up after 19 days

Euroroc: turning the ECJ judgment on „Soya Milk“ into a virtue to protect natural stone names such as „Marble“ or „Granite“

Euroroc: turning the ECJ judgment on „Soya Milk“ into a virtue to protect natural stone names such as „Marble“ or „Granite“

The European umbrella organization for the natural stone branch is undertaking an investigation of plagiarized product-names

William Turner’s „Ehrenbreitstein“ animated as a 3D-scenery of the landscape at the river Rhine

William Turner’s „Ehrenbreitstein“ animated as a 3D-scenery of the landscape at the river Rhine

For the auction of the famous artwork, Sotheby’s had commissioned a Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) of the painting

Unique Stalactites: like hanging bells and in an underwater cave

Unique Stalactites: like hanging bells and in an underwater cave

Investigations by a German-Mexican research team give an explanation how the formations on the Yucatán Peninsula grew

„Young Stone Project“ at Marmomac 2017 showed Natural Stone product ideas by students and designers

„Young Stone Project“ at Marmomac 2017 showed Natural Stone product ideas by students and designers

Cooperation between Universities and stone producing companies gives Italy’s stone branch its creative strength

MIA and BSI merge as Natural Stone Institute on January 01, 2018

MIA and BSI merge as Natural Stone Institute on January 01, 2018

„Together, we will continue our resolve to provide the best technical, educational, and promotional support“