Marble Institute of America: Press Room

Truth About Granite Brochures & Video Help Promote Safety of Granite

CLEVELAND, OH, September 9, 2008 — When the safety of granite countertops was unfairly attacked recently, the Marble Institute of America (MIA) — the leading authority on natural stone — acted quickly to defend the industry. A new consumer brochure and video are now available to natural stone retailers and fabricators to balance the unfortunate negative publicity.

The Truth About Granite & Radon/Radiation consumer brochure has been updated to include frequently asked questions and statements from leading authorities on indoor environmental exposure. This brochure is available as a free download (for review and/or duplication by your printer) or you can order printed, full-color copies from the MIA bookstore (available in packs of 25, with volume discounts available with orders of four packs).

The Truth About Granite video debunks the unscientific testing and misleading statements made about granite in recent news stories to provide viewers with the true picture of why granite is as safe as it is beautiful, durable and practical. The eight-minute video can be accessed three different ways:

View the video or link the video to your website for free (via the YouTube link).
Stream it from your website (cost is $50 annually).
Order a looping DVD video to showcase in your showroom. The DVD is just $25 and you'll receive 25 copies (free) of "The Truth About Granite & Radon/Radiation" brochure with your order.

For more information about these new resources, go online to the MIA website, www.marble-institute.com (click on the "Radon Information" button), or by calling 440-250-9222.

About the Marble Institute of America
For over 60 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.

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Contacts:
Gary Distelhorst
Marble Institute of America
(440) 250-9222
gdistelhorst@marble-institute.com

Bill Levy
Bill Levy Communications
(216) 514-9922
bill.levy@levymg.com