Associate Membership
Support the Industry. Strengthen Relationships. Grow Your Business.
Want to do business with cast stone producers? Start by supporting the industry they care about.
Associate Membership with the Cast Stone Institute (CSI) isn’t just a title — it’s a meaningful way to show Certified Producers that your company is invested in the long-term quality, standards, and success of cast stone. It’s also a direct path to stronger relationships, increased visibility, and deeper industry insight.
Why Join as an Associate Member?
Cast stone producers actively prefer to work with companies that support the advancement of their industry. Associate Members gain trust, build credibility, and demonstrate shared commitment by being part of CSI’s mission.
As an Associate Member, you’ll benefit from:
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Direct industry access – Build relationships with Certified Producer Members through meetings, plant tours, and events
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Visibility – Be listed in CSI’s online directory, promotional materials, and event programs
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Marketing opportunities – Sponsor events or educational sessions to showcase your business to a qualified audience
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Credibility – Leverage CSI branding to reinforce your commitment to excellence and industry standards
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Insight and awareness – Stay informed on emerging trends, technical changes, and producer needs
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Member pricing – Access discounted rates for select programs, events, and promotional opportunities
Who Should Join?
Associate Membership is best suited for companies that work with or support cast stone producers, including:
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Engineering firms and structural consultants
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Material and equipment suppliers
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Software providers offering tools for estimating, production, or project management
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Testing laboratories and quality control specialists
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Logistics providers and handling support companies
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Fabricators and manufacturers of complementary products used in cast stone applications
If your business plays a role in helping Certified Producers deliver quality cast stone products, this is the right place for you.
What You’re Supporting
When you become an Associate Member, you’re supporting the technical education, promotion, and quality assurance work that CSI does to grow the entire industry — including:
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Outreach and education for architects and specifiers
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Development and distribution of technical standards and specifications
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Industry-wide training and CEU opportunities
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Certification and accountability programs for producer members
Your membership directly contributes to raising the bar for quality and professionalism in cast stone — while positioning your business alongside the companies leading the industry.
Membership Requirements
To qualify for Associate Membership, applicants must:
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Be a firm or individual actively engaged for a minimum of 3 years in providing materials or services:
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Used in the manufacture or transportation of architectural cast stone
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Used at the project site, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, testing, cleaning, repair, caulking, sealing, waterproofing, etc.
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Not be engaged in:
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The sale of Producer Member products
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The brokerage of projects that may be bid upon by Producer Members
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The installation or erection of architectural cast stone
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Agree to abide by the current CSI Code of Ethics
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Note: If your business has operated for less than three years, you may petition the CSI Board in writing to request a waiver of the 3-year requirement. The Board may grant this at its sole discretion.
Cost and Commitment
Annual Associate Member dues: $650
Your membership includes full access for your organization and year-round opportunities to participate in the Institute’s work and community.
Ready to Join?
Show your commitment to quality. Connect with industry leaders. Be part of the future of cast stone.
