Inaugural American Countertop Manufacturers Council (ACMC)
ACMC was created to gather real feedback from real fabrication businesses
Event Details
Are you a fabricator member of ISFA or a countertop and surface fabrication company? If you are, you are invited to apply to participate in inaugural meeting of ACMC. Below are details and application information, along with the agenda of the first meeting. Please note: you will not receive the zoom link to the meeting without applying.
ACMC Application
Apply to become an ISFA member and participate in ACMC to take part in the formal consensus process. There’s two ways to participate:
What is a Countertop Manufacturer?
For purposes of the American Countertop Manufacturers Council (ACMC), a countertop manufacturer is any business that fabricates, finishes, processes, or assembles countertop surfaces for residential, commercial, industrial, or specialty applications.
This includes companies working with any countertop material, including but not limited to:
- Natural stone (granite, marble, quartzite, soapstone, slate, limestone, travertine)
- Engineered and composite materials (engineered stone/quartz, terrazzo, solid surface, recycled glass composites)
- Porcelain and sintered slabs
- Wood products (butcher block, bamboo, reclaimed wood)
- Metal surfaces (stainless steel, copper, zinc)
- Concrete and cementitious materials
- Laminate and paper composites
- Recycled and sustainable materials
- Emerging or innovative countertop materials
A countertop manufacturer may operate a fabrication shop, finishing facility, or processing operation and may work independently or in coordination with installers, designers, builders, or suppliers. The definition is material-neutral and reflects the full diversity of fabrication practices across the United States.
This inclusive definition ensures that all businesses responsible for the manufacturing and fabrication of countertop surfaces have a clear, documented pathway to participate in the ACMC Issue Register and consensus process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to participate in ACMC?
ACMC participation is limited to fabricators only. The program is designed specifically for fabricators to engage in the formal ACMC consensus process.
Is ACMC participation required for ISFA fabricator members?
No. Participation in ACMC is optional for ISFA fabricator members.
What does ACMC cost for ISFA fabricator members?
For ISFA fabricator members who choose to participate in ACMC, $250 of the $850 annual ISFA membership dues is allocated to ACMC to support administrative and consensus activities.
Can non-ISFA fabricators join ACMC, and what is the cost?
Yes. Countertop fabricators who are not ISFA members may join ACMC directly for $250 per year.
Do I need to complete an ACMC application if I am already an ISFA member?
Yes. All fabricators who wish to participate in ACMC must complete an ACMC application, including current ISFA members, to confirm participation in the ACMC consensus process.
Monday, March 16
1:00 – 3:00 PM (Central Time)
The ACMC was created to gather real feedback from real fabrication businesses. We’ve got important issues on the table, tariffs, licensing, product availability, and more. Before anyone speaks for this industry, we need to hear from the people doing the work every day. Each company gets one representative. It does not have to be the owner, just someone who can speak for your company. To attend, fill out the application. Once approved, you’ll receive the Zoom link.
Apply here:
https://form.jotform.com/253523794688069
Meeting Agenda – March 16
- Welcome & Purpose of ACMC
- Review Policies & Procedures
https://assets.noviams.com/novi-file-uploads/isfa/ACMC/ACMC_policies_and_procedures.pdf - Approve Meeting Frequency
- Membership Structure Discussion
- Do we cap participation?
- Do we create a waiting list?
- Leadership Elections
- Chair
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Lobbying Update
- Next Steps