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 ISFA UPDATES
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) is excited to announce the addition of five new members to its Board of Directors for 2025. The newly elected fabricator directors include Kellie Akins, Omar Chahin, Troy Page, Sheri Pruitt, and Chad Thompson.
Returning to the board in 2025 are Ted Sherritt, President; Austin Maxwell, Secretary; Travis McDermott, Vice President; Jessica McNaughton, Treasurer; Joe Duszka, Director; Mike Henry, Director; Troy Ellsoos, Director; Todd Scott, Director; Meagan Hegland, Associate Partner Representative; and Frank Sciarrino, Associate Partner Representative.
ISFA looks forward to a dynamic 2025 with this strong leadership team focused on advancing the surface fabrication industry.
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) proudly announces the winners of the 2024 ISFA Awards, celebrating excellence in surfacing applications, fabrication, and installation. Recognizing outstanding projects in five categories, the awards honor fabricators who exemplify the highest standards in safety, training, and technology.
Winners were revealed at the 2024 ISFA Annual Conference in Miami, FL. Awards were presented for:
Additional honors included Fabricator of the Year awarded to Nate Kolenski of Block Tops, and ISFA Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. Michael A. Banks for his significant contributions to the industry.
Submissions for the 2025 ISFA Awards will open in Quarter 2, 2025. For more information, visit www.ISFAnow.org.
Happy Holidays from ISFA! Our offices will be closed from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to celebrate the season and recharge for the year ahead.
During this time, you can still explore resources and updates on www.ISFAnow.org. We’ll reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025, ready to support the surface fabrication community.
Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a successful start to 2025!
This holiday season, invest in what matters most—safety. ISFA has partnered with Ving to offer members an exclusive training series on silica dust safety. This essential program equips your team with the knowledge and skills needed to create a safer workplace, comply with OSHA regulations, and protect employee well-being.
Key topics include:
This training empowers teams to identify and address risks, reinforcing their commitment to safety and health. By prioritizing silica safety, you’ll foster a workplace where employees thrive and productivity soars.
INDUSTRY NEWS
As the surfacing industry evolves, key priorities like workforce development, customer reengagement, and sustainability are driving our progress. This issue of Countertops & Architectural Surfaces offers insights into these critical areas shaping the future of fabrication. With labor shortages impacting businesses across the sector, developing a skilled and engaged workforce has never been more important. From strategies to attract and retain talent to actionable steps for managing the next generation of workers, this issue equips fabricators with the tools needed to build resilient teams that support business growth.
Leveraging remarketing and retargeting strategies is also vital to reengaging potential customers. This issue explores how these powerful techniques can help reconnect with prospects who have shown interest, ultimately turning potential into long-term relationships.
As you dive into this issue, you’ll find actionable strategies to address today’s challenges while embracing opportunities for growth. Together, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable, and dynamic future for surface fabrication.
Daltile, Marazzi, and American Olean, three of the tile industry’s leading brands featured many of their most popular fashion-driven tile, stone, and countertop products during the recent Boutique Design New York (BDNY) show in New York City. BDNY’s self-described goal for their annual tradeshow is to connect “boutique hospitality brands and designers with exceptional vendors, insider experiences, and hospitality products not found anywhere else.”
ISFA and NSI are proud to present a literature review that summarizes the growing library of studies related to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure. Completed by Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the study covers 34 publications and documents focused primarily on materials and work methods specific to RCS exposure from the fabrication of natural and engineered stone countertops.
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