ISFA Launches Countertop Mfg. Council

INGOMAR, Pa. – The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) announces the launch of the American Countertop Manufacturers Council (ACMC).

The new industry council has been created to provide countertop manufacturers and fabricators with a transparent, documented and legally sound process for collaboration, issue resolution and consensus-based decision-making.

Administered by ISFA, the ACMC will offer a single, organized forum for the countertop and surface-fabrication industry to:

 *submit industry issues;
 *review regulatory and legislative developments;
 *document objections and concerns, and;
 *adopt formal industry positions through due process.

ACMC will emphasize openness, balance, due process, and documented voting, with positions adopted only upon approval by a two-thirds majority.

“ACMC is about structure, accountability and giving industry a credible, organized voice,” says Laurie Weber, CEO of ISFA. “This council creates a formal pathway for manufacturers and fabricators to engage in real issues – before decisions are made for us.”

The first item on which the ACMC is requesting feedback is H.B. 5437, which would protect manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products from being held liable for injuries caused by silica exposure that occurs during fabrication activities.

One of the reasons ACMC was created was to ensure the industry can respond to these issues with one coordinated voice, backed by documented process and participation.

If you’re a current ISFA member, no additional ACMC membership fees are required. However, you must still apply to participate on the ACMC committee to ensure proper documentation.

For more information, go to www.isfanow.org/acmc.