ISFA Presenting Countertops Symposium at IFW
OREM, Utah – The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) will present the “Exploring Countertop Options: Turning Opportunity into Profit” symposium on Aug. 21 during the International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair (IFW) in Atlanta.
The full-day program will provide a wealth of information to established countertop fabricators as well as cabinetmakers and casework providers exploring best practices for resourcing within the countertop market. Presenters include the owners of successful countertop and architectural millwork companies well-versed in the technology, techniques and business requirements of countertop operations.
The session will cover residential and commercial operations, and encompasses information on a variety of countertop materials. It includes discussions on surfaces, machinery, outsourcing vs. in-house fabrication and countertop trends.
Speakers include:
* Russ Berry of Allegheny Solid Surface Technologies & ISFA President;
* Mike Nolan, ISFA Director of Education;
* Dave Paxton, Vice President, Paxton Countertops; and
* Kevin Cole, Communications Director, ISFA.
“This will be a great opportunity to gather intelligence on the countertop market as well get access to some of the greatest minds in the countertop industry today,” Berry said. “Anyone currently working in the realm of countertops or anyone considering it would really find this symposium of major benefit.”
In addition to ISFA and IWF, the event is also sponsored by Laser Products Industries and Specialtytools.com.
For more information on the symposium or to register call 866-229-2386 or go here. The IFW will run from Aug. 21-25 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.
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