Gettysburg, PA - ISFA Solid Surface Industry Roundtable
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 to Thursday, August 15, 2019
Category: ISFA Events
Gettysburg, PA - ISFA Solid Surface Industry Roundtable
Solid Surface fabrication is alive and well, and projected to grow through 2027! Join us for an ISFA Solid Surface Industry Roundtable event hosted by A.S.S.T. August 13th-15th, 2019. We’ll tour the A.S.S.T. fabrication shop, spend time in Roundtable style discussion focused on Commercial Solid Surface needs, best practices, and opportunities. If you manufacture, fabricate, distribute, or participate in the Solid Surface Industry in any way, you won’t want to miss this unique and special ISFA Roundtable! A.S.S.T. is also located a convenient 20 minutes from Gettysburg, PA, so we’ll also fit in a fun ghost tour and evening out together exploring historic Gettysburg, PA. Register today to reserve your spot! Join us in Gettysburg, PA in August to receive education from industry professionals and engage in meaningful dialog with industry peers.
Cost: $249 member / $349 non-member - This event is SOLD OUT Non-members can receive a special promotional savings of $200 by registering to become an ISFA member and attending this Industry Roundtable event.
Hotel Info: Gettysburg Hotel One Lincoln Square Gettysburg, PA17325 Contact Jennifer Holmes at 717-338-5405 to reserve your room.
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Solid Surface Roundtable Agenda
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August 13th-15th, 2019
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Tues. August 13th
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All Day Arrivals: If by air, recommended airports are Baltimore Washington International (BWI) or Harrisburg
The Gettysburg Hotel (Group Room Rate/Block under ISFA) Contact Jennifer Holmes at 717-338-5405 to reserve your room.
3-5pm *Optional BONUS Event: SS Manufacturers Roundtable* We’ll discuss the SS industry and how ISFA can best support the growth and awareness of the category. Event will be held at the Gettysburg Hotel conference room.
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One Lincoln Square Gettysburg, PA
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7:00pm – 9:00pm
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Group Dinner: Dobbin House Tavern
After Hours: The Battle of Gettysburg Before we’re “3 sheets to the wind” we’ll discuss who produces the best sheet. Solid Surface manufacturers are invited and encouraged to participate in this lively discussion.
Brands Attending: Aristech, DuPont, Durasein, Krion, LG Hausys, Meganite, Wilsonart
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89 Steinwehr Ave
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Wed. August 14th
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Transportation to: ASST
*Shuttle from hotel at 8:00am*
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350 South St. McSherrytown, PA
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8:30am – 9:00am
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Introductions
Round Robin| All Attendees Please Be Prepared to Share:
- Name/Company
- What’s Your Story? - How did you end up in the Business?
- Where is your favorite place on earth?
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Conference Room
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9:00am – 9:45am
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How to get the Work – Part 1 Commercial Solid Surface projects can be won in a multitude of ways. From public or private bidding processes, to Casework/Millwork relationships, to architect and designer referrals, the possibilities are endless. As a group, we’ll compare notes on close rates by sales process. *Kevin Casterline will kick off this conversation by sharing his unique and clever strategies*
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Conference Room
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9:45am – 10:30am
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How to get the Work – Part 2 You’ve mastered countertops, sills, components, and done a few reception areas. What do you need to do to break into the bigger projects with exteriors and wall cladding and design elements? *Russ Berry will kick off this conversation by sharing his experience in working with the A&D community*
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Conference Room
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10:30am – 11:15am
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Helping the Design Process through Education While solid surface arguably has the least amount of limitations for fabrication, it does still have limitations. In this segment, we’ll discuss pain points we’ve experienced through quoting, building, and delivering solid surface projects. The information gathered will be used to create an educational video for the A&D community.
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Conference Room
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11:15am - 12pm
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Civil War: Solid Surface Each Solid Surface brand will have the opportunity to share their brand’s story and value proposition.
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Conference Room |
12:00pm – 1:00pm
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Lunch- BBQ in Pavillion behind ASST
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1:00pm – 2:00pm
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ASST Shop Tour With a very unique layout and process, ASST will demonstrate their thermoforming method and use of their 5-Axis machine.
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2:00pm – 3:00pm
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Shop Layout and Processes / Methods How do you work today? Are you using lean methodology? Work Cells? Big equipment or manual processes? Attendees should bring pics of their own shops and best practices to share, along with input on their favorite tools and methods.
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Conference Room
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3:00pm – 4:00pm
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AWI Specifications and QC Standards Commercial Solid Surface fabrication is largely measured against AWI specifications and QCP. We’ll discuss the specifications required along with the methods and processes for measuring and ensuring accuracy and quality.
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Conference Room
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4:00pm – 4:30pm
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Around the Horn In round robin fashion, we’ll invite each attendee to review their key takeaways from the day.
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4:30pm – 5:00pm
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Return to Hotel
We’ll break to re-charge, check email, and rest up before a fun evening out.
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7:00pm –9:30pm
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Group Dinner & Ghost Tour at Farnsworth House
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401 Baltimore St Gettysburg, PA
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Thurs. June 6th
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All Day Departures at your leisure Optional Activities - Explore Gettysburg: https://www.destinationgettysburg.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-gettysburg-pa.asp
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Contact: Amy Miller at 888-599-ISFA, ext. 1 or [email protected]
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