MIA Releases Stones of North America IPAD App Version 2
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Cleveland, OH, May 6, 2013 — The Marble Institute of America has released Stones of North America Version 2. Stones of North America is a comprehensive iPad® app that gives design and construction professionals quick, easy access to detailed information about natural stones quarried in North America. Version 2 of the app includes 25 new natural stones, a MAPEI care and maintenance tab, and various programming updates to ensure proper functionality with iOS6.
The app features marble, granite, and other stones from more than 90 quarries in North America. Stones of North America gives architects, builders, designers, homeowners, and others shopping for natural stone an easy way to view and select locally sourced natural stone. Users can search natural stones by type, color, intended use, location, and distance from a project. Stones are displayed in vivid color and are showcased through stunning photos of their use in commercial and/or residential applications.
Technical specifications, physical properties, and details on recommended use make it easy to specify the right stone for any project.
Sophisticated mapping technology enables users to measure the distance from the stone’s quarry and processing centers to a job site for sustainable projects.
The MAPEI Care and Maintenance tab includes a comprehensive guide for how to care for and maintain all varieties of natural stone.
“Stones of North America 2 provides a thorough update and increased functionality to an app that was already a hit," said James A. Hieb, MIA Executive Vice President and CEO. Hieb continued, “It is an ideal resource for professionals who specify materials for residential or commercial projects. I encourage all stone companies to Facebook/Tweet their design clients about the new app.”
MAPEI, the world leader in the production of adhesives and complementary products for the installation of all types of floor and wall coverings and an MIA member company, provided support for the development of the app. “We are honored to help update this unique app,” said Diane Choate, Public Relations Specialist, MAPEI. “This is the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art stone selection resource of its kind and we’re proud to partner with MIA to showcase the beautiful stones of North America.”
The Stones of North America iPad app is available for free download on iTunes. Look for news about version 3, which will include more stones and a companion website for broader exposure, soon.
About the Marble Institute of America
For over 65 years the Marble Institute of America (MIA) has been the world's leading information resource and advocate for the natural dimension stone industry. MIA members include marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, and other natural stone producers and quarriers, fabricators, installers, distributors, and contractors around the world. MIA is a registered provider to the AIA/CES program and offers training related to natural stone. Visit www.marble-institute.com for information on natural stone.
About MAPEI
With 67 subsidiaries including 58 plants in 27 countries, MAPEI Group is the world leader in the production of adhesives and complementary products for the installation of all types of floor and wall coverings. Eighteen MAPEI manufacturing facilities are located in the Americas, with headquarters in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
MAPEI Americas is a registered provider to the AIA/CES program and offers training related to ceramic and stone tile, floor coverings, and concrete repair through the MAPEI Technical Institute. The majority of MAPEI Americas facilities are ISO 9001-2001 certified. Visit www.mapei.com for technical data or call 1-800-42-MAPEI (1-800-426-2734) for the nearest location.
