StoneTalk Episode 14: ISFA Executive Director Keith Haight

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

Marble Institute and Building Stone Institute Seek 2-Year Consolidation Agreement

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

Marble Institute and Building Stone Institute Seek 2-Year Consolidation Agreement

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

ISFA Launches ‘Marketplace’ Program

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

ISFA Launches ‘Marketplace’ Program

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

ISFA Names Chris Pappenfort as Project Manager

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

ISFA Names Chris Pappenfort as Project Manager

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

ISFA Names New Executive Director

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) announced that Keith Haight has been named to replace Chuck Sawyer as executive director of the association. Sawyer, a 40-year veteran of the surfacing industry, has been executive director since 2012 and is retiring in order to enjoy more personal time with his family … Read more