A global federation of national associations advancing sustainability, innovation, and collaboration across the natural stone sector.
The Natural Stone Strategic Alliance (NSSA) is an international federation of trade associations committed to strengthening natural stone's position as a sustainable, low-carbon building material. We bring together the industry's most influential organizations to collaborate on projects that increase the use of natural stone worldwide.
We represent the international natural stone sector with a unified voice, advocating for the industry across governments, institutions, and international organizations.
Leading the development of harmonized Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and sustainability initiatives to position natural stone as the responsible, low-carbon choice.
Connecting national associations across continents to share knowledge, coordinate projects, and drive innovation that benefits the entire natural stone value chain.
NSSA brings together the most influential natural stone associations from around the world, representing quarriers, processors, fabricators, and distributors across every major producing region.
Brazil
Germany
Greece
Iran
Italy
Portugal
Russia
Turkey
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States
NSSA leads collaborative global initiatives that strengthen the natural stone sector's competitiveness and sustainability credentials.
Coordinating the development of region-specific Environmental Product Declarations across member countries, providing transparent environmental data for natural stone products from quarry to installation.
Representing the international natural stone sector to governments, institutions, and regulatory bodies worldwide, ensuring the industry's voice is heard in policy decisions affecting construction materials.
Coordinating joint member presence at the world's leading natural stone trade fairs — from Marmomac and Xiamen to Izmir and beyond — maximising visibility, outreach, and business opportunities for the global stone community.
NSSA coordinates joint member presence and outreach at the world's most influential natural stone trade fairs — maximising visibility, collaboration, and business opportunities for the global stone community.
Be part of the movement shaping the future of the natural stone industry. As an NSSA member, your association gains a seat at the table of the world's most influential stone industry collaboration.
NSSA holds its annual membership meeting in Verona on Thursday, 24 September 2026 — with board and officer elections, updated bylaws, and a welcome to new member associations. Associations interested in joining are invited to get in touch and meet the alliance in Verona.
The Istanbul Mineral Exporters' Association (IMIB) of Turkey and the Association Stone Industry of Russia — Center Stone have joined NSSA, bringing the alliance to eleven national associations across four continents.
Member associations met virtually for a mid-year review of NSSA progress: governance milestones, meetings with leading international trade shows, and the advancing Global EPD report initiative.
NSSA incorporated as a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization in Ohio, United States.
First official plenary meeting held at Marmomac 2025 in Verona, Italy, bringing together stone industry associations from around the world.
Launch of the coordinated Environmental Product Declaration program across member countries.
Have questions about NSSA or interested in learning more about membership? We'd love to hear from you.