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28Jan

A new chapter: Founder Jim Mann retires

Posted by mrymnnon January 28, 2025January 31, 2025in Uncategorized

Jim Mann, founder of Stone Initiatives and one of Australasia’s foremost experts in stone, has made the decision to retire. Since 2003 Jim has been a driving force behind the company’s success, sharing his unique technical knowledge and experience with…

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03Oct

20 years on: A conversation with Jim Mann

Posted by mrymnnon October 3, 2023October 20, 2023in Expert Q&As

Principal and founder Jim Mann reflects on 20 years of Stone Initiatives, including the influence of fashion on testing regimes, and how the stone industry is becoming more sustainable. Interview with Jim Mann How does it feel to be celebrating…

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01Jul
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Get to know Jim Mann, Principal, Stone Initiatives

Posted by mrymnnon July 1, 2020December 2, 2022in Expert Q&As1 Comment

For Jim Mann, testing is about more than just numbers, and a rock is not simply a rock. The principal of Stone Initiatives says that every piece of natural stone is as unique an individual as a person is; we…

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  • A new chapter: Founder Jim Mann retires

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