Instone Continues Membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program in the Gold Tier

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The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Instone will renew its membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program at the Gold Tier. Instone's dedication to providing value and exceptional service continues to make a significant impact in the masonry industry. We are excited to maintain our partnership and support their ongoing contributions to the industry.

As the largest wholesale stone distributor and supplier of thin veneer masonry products in the United States, Instone has consistently demonstrated that the value and service they offer make them the preferred partner for dealers. Their stone dealers across the Midwest and Northeast have benefited from increased financial performance due to Instone's efforts to reduce costs. By managing inventory to open up cash flow and providing leads from their sales and marketing teams, Instone adds value to the purchasing process and strengthens their partnerships.

The Masonry Alliance Program has a permanent cap of 70 companies, and all renewals of current Partners will be finalized by the end of October. Starting November 1st, all remaining spots will be made available to the industry.

For more information about the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program, please visit 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.


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