2021 Press Releases

The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 35^th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program.

The Natural Stone Institute invites members and industry colleagues to attend a virtual celebration of the 2020 Pinnacle Award and Industry Recognition Award recipients.

Ownership of the ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Stone standard has officially transferred from the Natural Stone Council to the Natural Stone Institute.

The 2021 entry period for the Natural Stone Institute Awards Program is now open. All entries are due by July 20.

The Natural Stone Institute welcomed two individuals to its board of directors in January: Blake Christensen (Valley View Granite) and Amit Gupta (TAB/Amsum & Ash).

The Natural Stone Institute is proud to announce a new CEU course entitled Natural Stone Principles.

The Natural Stone Institute was proud to make a donation to the Gary Sinise Foundation in support of the R.I.S.E. program which builds 100% mortgage-free specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. This donation was made possible by Salado.

The Natural Stone Institute has provided natural stone and fabrication services for another home through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment).