Fabricators of natural stone represent the largest segment of MIA membership and consequently the benefits provided to fabricators are plentiful. The MIA sets the stone industry standards for fabrication/installation and provides many services to assist you! Whether it is offering support with a technical question, providing you with sales & showroom videos or brochures, or offering training resources to help run a safe fabrication shop, the MIA can make a difference in your success. Don't forget that the MIA represents the entire natural stone supply chain (from the quarries to maintenance) — which means it is highly likely that many of your suppliers are MIA members too.

As a member, we thank you for your support! The MIA is the largest trade association in the world representing the dimension stone industry, and for over 65 years, it has been a leader in providing advocacy, networking, marketing/publicity, information/education, professionalism and stone promotion.

Top Fabricator Benefits...

Access to industry peers, networking, technical support, education, promotion, discounts, referrals, money savings business services, and supporting the industry are among the top benefits enjoyed by fabricator members.

If you have any questions about MIA member benefits, feel free to contact our member services team at membership@marble-institute.com or 440-250-9222.

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Building a Better Industry

MIA membership is powerful. It affords the industry the power to collectively address issues that no one company can tackle on their own. Members subscribe to a code of ethics, proudly display the member logo as the symbol of trust and authority in the natural stone industry, and look to MIA membership as a way to give back to the industry. The natural stone industry needs a strong association to help it to fully succeed and grow. Member firms build a better industry through the MIA.

Technical Expertise

Best known as the "bible" for natural stone industry standards, the Dimension Stone Design Manual is the U.S. stone industry's single-source reference for dimensional stone design and construction specs and details. MIA's technical department responds to thousands of inquiries annually from fabricators and others. Access to MIA's technical staff, standards, and technical bulletins is annually ranked the #1 member benefit.

Many fabricators lend their technical expertise on MIA technical committees and assist with writing MIA Technical Bulletins. These bulletins provide an ongoing educational resource to MIA members and the design community at large. Upcoming topics cover such subjects as joint sealant design use, air barriers, insulation, crack isolation products, portland cement, flashing designs, and more.

Networking / Referrals

To compliment open access to other MIA members, MIA provides fabricators with a number of networking opportunities to connect with other fabricators, suppliers, and industry leaders. MIA holds many face-to-face events at several industry trade shows and regional educational seminars around the country.

The online membership directory, social media sites, and other electronic communication tools also can connect consumers with fabricator members.

Access to Information

As part of the MIA "community," members stay informed, explore new markets, and showcase their business to fellow MIA members worldwide. Fabricators utilize the MIA newsletter, technical publications, and industry reports to stay informed. Learn more.

Education / Training

At MIA's fabricator-focused regional seminars, fabricators are given the opportunity to focus on their business operations. Many fabricators also participate in the annual performance analysis report to obtain financial benchmarks to compare their company against other fabricators.

Fabricators can also take advantage of several dozen items available from the MIA bookstore. Products include technical standards, stone source references, health & safety materials, sales & marketing (includes consumer brochures and showroom posters) resources, reference materials, training & education, design, and business management publications & videos. MIA Members generally save up to 50% off the non-member price.

Shop Tours	Quarry Tours
Financial Surveys	Safety Training

Consumer / Design Community Education

Many fabricators utilize MIA's consumer-oriented materials from the MIA to help educate their customers. Several consumer brochures, videos, and showroom posters are available from the MIA bookstore.

Members who also connect with members of the architectural and design communities, find value in the MIA's CEU (continuing education units) program for architects, designers, and kitchen & bath dealers. Learn more.

Accreditation — Fabricators Leading the Industry

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. The MIA accredits companies, not individuals. MIA membership is not required for this program, however, most accredited fabricators are also MIA members.

Fabricators that achieve MIA accreditation exemplify best practices in these areas: physical facilities and equipment; business and trade practices; technical knowledge and expertise; quality control; safety; finance; ethics; customer service and education; advertising and promotion; and employee training policies.

Promotion / Awards Programs

Fabricators have the opportunity to receive worldwide exposure when named a winner of any of the different awards that are available to members. MIA's coveted Awards programs honor and recognize natural stone companies, natural stone professionals, and architects from around the globe. The MIA Natural Stone Scholarship program also recognizes a young professional in the industry with an all-expense paid trip to StonExpo. Learn more.

Money Saving Business Services

Shipping
Save money on shipping costs by using the services of FedEx®, Yellow Transportation, and UPS Freight. Even if you ship only occasionally, the MIA Discount Shipping Program is free to MIA members. When signing up you may also want to inquire about the standard, select, and special trade show shipping program. Learn more.

Other Business Programs
MIA also offers discounts on collections, credit card processing fees, employment practice liability insurance, office supplies and print services, utility audit, and website optimization. Learn more.

1st Year Membership Benefits — The famous MIA 10# box

Your membership benefits get started immediately after you submit your membership application. A member of our team will contact you to review the application, provide you with your Member ID# and password to access the members-only website, and review any questions you might have.

We will also help you get connected to a number of 1st year member benefits that will arrive in the "famous MIA 10# box."

Learn more about the 10# box.