2026 Press Releases
- January 27, 2026
- Natural Stone Institute Releases State of Silica Safety: 2024 – 25 Progress Report and 2026 Roadmap
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The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) has released State of Silica Safety: 2024-25 Progress Report & 2026 Roadmap, outlining industry action taken over the past two years to protect workers, strengthen safety practices, and respond to evolving regulatory and legal environments related to respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
- January 26, 2026
- Natural Stone Institute and Natural Stone Foundation Announce 2026 Board of Directors and Leadership Updates
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The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) and the Natural Stone Foundation (NSF) announce their 2026 Boards of Directors and leadership transitions, reinforcing a continued commitment to advancing the natural stone industry through education, research, and community engagement.
- January 15, 2026
- Natural Stone Institute and Stone World Announce 2026 Stone Summit Series
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The Natural Stone Institute (NSI), in partnership with Stone World, is pleased to announce the full schedule for the 2026 Stone Summit Series; a nationwide lineup of regional, one-day educational events designed to deliver relevant, actionable education to countertop fabricators across the United States.
- January 5, 2026
- Natural Stone Foundation Awards $145,000 in Grants to Advance Education, Standards and Natural Stone Promotion
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The Natural Stone Foundation has approved $145,000 in grants to fund strategic initiatives led by the Natural Stone Institute (NSI), reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to its three pillars: education and scholarships, standards, and natural stone promotion.
