The Natural Stone Institute is approaching a significant milestone as its Accreditation Program nears 20 years of supporting fabrication and installation companies across the industry. Since its inception, the program has served as a trusted benchmark for safety, quality, and professionalism; helping companies demonstrate their commitment to best practices while … Read more
In this episode of StoneTalk, produced by Moraware, host Patrick Foley speaks with Keith Haight, executive director of the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA). ISFA is a trade association dedicated to the surface fabrication industry in general, regardless of material fabricated. It focuses on solid surface, quartz surfacing and newer, … Read more
The boards for the Marble Institute (MIA) and Building Stone Institute (BSI) voted to ask the memberships to consolidate their operations for two years. A vote is anticipated toward the end of the year. This action concludes a year of discussion between the two organizations about their similarities and duplication … Read more
The boards for the Marble Institute (MIA) and Building Stone Institute (BSI) voted to ask the memberships to consolidate their operations for two years. A vote is anticipated toward the end of the year. This action concludes a year of discussion between the two organizations about their similarities and duplication … Read more
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) has launched a new ISFA Marketplace program for members. Through the program, member companies can sign up to receive discounts from various vendors. According to a release from the organization, vendors currently included in the program are FedEx, Staples and W.W. Grainger. Other companies … Read more
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) has launched a new ISFA Marketplace program for members. Through the program, member companies can sign up to receive discounts from various vendors. According to a release from the organization, vendors currently included in the program are FedEx, Staples and W.W. Grainger. Other companies … Read more
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) announced that Chris Pappenfort has volunteered to step in and assume the role of project manager for the association. Pappenfort is a 27-year veteran of the decorative surfacing industry and is currently president of Surface Menders, a company that focuses on the repair and … Read more