U.S., U.K. Fabricator Groups Partner Up

INGOMAR, Pa. – The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) and the U.K.-based Worktop Fabricators Federation (WFF) announces a strategic partnership to enhance surface fabrication worldwide.

Founded in 1997, the U.S.-based ISFA initially focused on manufactured surfaces like solid surface. In recent years, it has expanded to represent fabricators and industry professionals who work with all kinds of materials, including stone and engineered stone. 

The WFF began in 2020 to promote professionalism across the industry, including best practices, standards and regulations that foster health and safety in the workplace. It serves as a unified voice for industry issues such as silica safety. 

The collaboration between ISFA and WFF is expected to bring a wealth of new opportunities to surface fabricators, including access to cutting-edge training programs, enhanced advocacy efforts and a broader network of resources. 

Key initiatives of the partnership include:

■ Expanded educational programs, including the introduction of comprehensive leaning modules covering the latest techniques, technologies and best practices in surface fabrication;

■ Global advocacy, with the two organizations working together to represent the interests of surface fabricators on a global scale, and;

■ Resource sharing by providing access to a shared repository of resources, including technical guides, market research and industry insights.

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in our mission to support and elevate the surface fabrication industry,” says Marissa Bankert, ISFA executive director. “By combining our resources and expertise, we can offer unparalleled support to fabricators around the world.”

“Partnering with ISFA is a natural progression for both of our organizations,” adds Nigel Fletcher, operations officer at WFF. “Together we are stronger and more capable of addressing the needs of fabricators …. This collaboration is about ensuring that all fabricators have the tools and knowledge they need to succeed”