ISSFA member requests for help with marketing and the promotion of solid surface were answered on September 26th at the 2008 ISSFA Regional Meeting in Devens, MA, when the Architects Presentation Kit was unveiled and handed out to member attendees.

Believe it or not, This powerful Fein RT-1800 3¼ HP Plunge Router can be yours, simply by asking other fabricators to join our association of skilled, creative fabricators! Since your referred fabricator will get all the glory of becoming an ISSFA member, we want you to get something, too!

Great news for ALL ISSFA members – especially those involved with commercial and government spec work!  ISSFA has submitted documents to the American Woodwork Institute (AWI) to add a “solid surface standard” section to the AWI Quality Standards Illustrated.

Dr. Donald H. Slocum Biochemist, invented counter surface Dr. Donald Hillman Slocum of Convent Station died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. A memorial service will be held at the Madison Hotel on Monday, March 3, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 4, at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, Southern Blvd., Chatham Township.

The International Solid Surface Fabricators Association, the only trade association representing the interests of those who fabricate, supply, and support solid surface and quartz materials, announced the association members who have been nominated by their peers for the following industry awards...

On February 21-23, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Surface Fabrication & Design Expo will roll out a new and comprehensive education program that is broken down into tracks according to the development stage of a fabrication business, with seminars directed specifically at issues they currently face.

During the Summer of 2007, a new resource became available for fabricators, builders, remodelers, and everyday craftsman.  SolidSurface.com is a new source for discount solid surface material and related solid surface products.

ISSFA's first Advanced Business Development Boot Camp took way in Chicago, IL September 27 & 28, 2007. Pictured above is the first graduating class of 2007.