Eighteen companies were honored at the MIA Awards Luncheon at TISE 2016 for earning MIA Accreditation in 2015. MIA Accreditation for natural stone fabricators and commercial contractors recognizes those companies that meet the industry’s highest standards for business activities, product knowledge, fabrication and installation.

Members of the 2015 MIA Accreditation Class at TISE 2016.

Members of the 2015 MIA Accreditation Class at TISE 2016.

Receiving the Natural Stone Fabricator credential:

  • Carnevale & Lohr, Inc. 
    Bell Gardens, California

  • Colorado Custom Stone 
    Denver, Colorado

  • Florida Bath & Surfaces, Inc. 
    Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

  • Marble Uniques
    Tipton, Indiana

  • Miller Druck Specialty Contracting
    New York, New York

  • Mountain Marble and Granite
    Asheville, North Carolina

  • Natural Stone Motif, Inc.
    Sanford, Florida

  • Ripano Stoneworks, Ltd.
    Nashua, New Hampshire

  • Sims-Lohman
    Zionsville, Indiana

  • Sims-Lohman
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Stockett Tile & Granite Company
    Phoenix, Arizona

  • Stone Interiors LLC
    New Orleans,     St. Rose, Louisiana

  • Syverson Tile & Stone
    Fargo, North Dakota

  • Valley View Granite
    Tremonton, Utah

  • Western Marble Granite & Tile, Ltd.
    Winnipeg, MB, Canada


Receiving the Commercial A Contractor credential:

  • Dan Lepore & Sons Company
    Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

  • Miller Druck Specialty Contracting
    New York, New York

  • SMG Stone Company
    Sun Valley, California

  • Twin Stone Designs & Installations, Inc.
    Hollywood, Florida


MIA Accreditation Commission Chair Rodney Harvey (Curtain Wall Design & Consulting, Inc.) commented: “The future of the Accreditation program is very bright as the number of accredited companies in each category continues to grow, meeting the needs of consumers, the construction market, and the design community.” Carol Wilkins, Accreditation Manager at MIA+BSI, agrees: “2015 was a strong year for the Accreditation program, as we saw the program grow to over 100 locations. We expect to see further growth in 2016. Several Immersion Classes are planned for this year, and we have exciting things in store for accredited members, including several educational webinars.” 

For a full list of MIA Accredited companies, and to find out how your company can earn MIA Accreditation, visit www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/accreditation. 

MIA+BSI, the Natural Stone Institute, serves more than 1,900 members in 55 countries who represent every aspect of the natural stone industry, offering them a wide array of technical and training resources, professional development, regulatory advocacy, and networking events. Two prominent publications—the Dimension Stone Design Manual and Building Stone Magazine—raise awareness in both the industry and the design communities for the promotion and best use of natural stone. Learn more at www.marble-institute.com and www.buildingstoneinstitute.org.