AMERICAN COUNTERTOP MANUFACTURERS COUNCIL
BUILT BY FABRICATORS. BUILT FOR CONSENSUS.
The American Countertop Manufacturers Council (ACMC) is the industry's formal consensus body, giving countertop manufacturers a structured process to raise issues, contribute perspectives and determine documented industry positions.
Established under the stewardship of the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), ACMC ensures the positions carried forward through advocacy are built by the manufacturers affected by them — through an open, documented and transparent consensus process.
AMERICAN COUNTERTOP MANUFACTURERS COUNCIL
BUILT BY FABRICATORS. BUILT FOR CONSENSUS.
The American Countertop Manufacturers Council (ACMC) is the industry's formal consensus body, giving countertop manufacturers a structured process to raise issues, contribute perspectives and determine documented industry positions.
Established under the stewardship of the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), ACMC ensures the positions carried forward through advocacy are built by the manufacturers affected by them — through an open, documented and transparent consensus process.
A manufacturer-led consensus body established under the stewardship of ISFA, giving countertop manufacturers a formal pathway to participate in the issues shaping their industry.
A manufacturer-led consensus body established under the stewardship of ISFA, giving countertop manufacturers a formal pathway to participate in the issues shaping their industry.
1 COMPANY
One Vote
2/3
Supermajority Required
OPEN
To Eligible Fabricators
ON RECORD
Issues, Comments & Decisions
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
A COUNCIL FOR COUNTERTOP MANUFACTURERS.
ACMC participation is designed for businesses that fabricate, finish, process or assemble countertop surfaces for residential, commercial, industrial or specialty applications. The definition is material-neutral and reflects the diversity of fabrication practices across the industry.
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ISFA Fabricator Members
Participation in ACMC is optional. Fabricator members who choose to participate allocate $250 of the $850 annual ISFA membership dues to support ACMC administration and consensus activities.
Non-ISFA Fabricators
Eligible countertop fabricators who are not ISFA members may participate directly in ACMC for an annual participation fee of $250.
HOW IT WORKS
FROM ISSUE TO INDUSTRY POSITION.
ACMC gives manufacturers a documented pathway for moving an industry concern from submission through review, public input, council deliberation and formal consensus.
01
Submit
A countertop manufacturer raises an issue through the ACMC Issue Register.
02
Review
The submission is reviewed for completeness and alignment with ACMC procedures.
03
Comment
Industry participants have the opportunity to provide comments, feedback and documentation.
04
Deliberate
Council members review the issue, documentation and industry input.
05
Vote
A two-thirds supermajority is required before an industry position is adopted.
06
Document
The issue, comments, deliberation, vote and final outcome become part of the official record.
THE OFFICIAL RECORD
THE ACMC ISSUE REGISTER
The ACMC Issue Register is the centralized system where issues affecting countertop manufacturers are submitted, recorded and tracked. Any countertop manufacturer may submit an issue for consideration, whether or not they currently participate in ACMC.
The Register Documents:
✓ Issues raised by manufacturers
✓ Supporting data and documentation
✓ Industry comments and feedback
✓ Council deliberations and votes
✓ Final consensus outcomes
✓ Supporting data and documentation
✓ Industry comments and feedback
✓ Council deliberations and votes
✓ Final consensus outcomes
GET INVOLVED
ACMC APPLICATIONS & FORMS
Whether you're ready to participate in ACMC or want to raise an issue affecting countertop manufacturers, start with the appropriate form below.
ACMC Application
Apply to participate in ACMC and take part in the formal consensus process.
Apply to ACMC ISFA Membership + ACMC
Become an ISFA fabricator member and elect to participate in ACMC.
Join ISFA + ACMC Issue Submission
Submit a new industry issue and access ACMC Issue Register information.
Raise an Issue QUESTIONS WE GET
ACMC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is eligible to participate in ACMC?
ACMC participation is limited to eligible countertop fabricators and manufacturers.
Is ACMC participation required for ISFA fabricator members?
No. Participation in ACMC is optional for ISFA fabricator members.
What does ACMC cost for an ISFA fabricator member?
Fabricator members who elect to participate allocate $250 of the $850 annual ISFA membership dues to ACMC administration and consensus activities.
Can a non-ISFA fabricator participate?
Yes. Eligible non-ISFA fabricators may participate directly in ACMC for $250 per year.
Do existing ISFA members need to complete an ACMC application?
Yes. Fabricators who wish to participate in ACMC must complete an ACMC application to formally confirm participation in the consensus process.
GOVERNANCE & TRANSPARENCY
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Review the policies and procedures governing participation, consensus, voting, appeals and administration of ACMC.
View Policies & Procedures WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
ACMC BUILDS THE POSITION. ISFA CARRIES IT FORWARD.
Once ACMC reaches consensus, ISFA can carry that documented industry position into advocacy conversations with regulators, lawmakers and other decision-makers.
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