CEO Perspectives: 2026 and Beyond
Doing What ISFA Was Designed to Do—Be the Voice of the Fabricator
If you own or run a fabrication shop, you don’t need more noise—you need representation that works. That’s exactly where ISFA is headed in 2026. This next chapter isn’t about reinvention for the sake of change. It’s about returning to our purpose and strengthening it. ISFA is stepping fully into the role we were designed for from the beginning: being the unified, credible voice of the countertop and surface fabrication industry.
Why This Matters Now
Our industry is facing increasing pressure—from silica regulations and workforce shortages to inconsistent enforcement and fragmented standards. Too often, shop owners are impacted by decisions made without their input. That has to change.
In 2026, ISFA is shifting from being viewed primarily as a service provider to acting as industry infrastructure—bringing fabricators together to shape standards, protect the trade, and speak with one strong voice.
2026 Goals
Introducing the American Countertop Manufacturers Council (ACMC)
A key step in that shift is the creation of the American Countertop Manufacturers Council (ACMC). ACMC is being established as the advocacy and lobbying body representing countertop and surface fabrication companies, working in alignment with ISFA. Its purpose is simple but critical: to make sure fabricators—not outsiders—are represented in legislative, regulatory, and policy discussions that affect our businesses and our people.
Through ACMC, ISFA will:
- Organize shop-level input on regulatory and safety issues
- Track and respond to OSHA and legislative activity
- Coordinate fact-based advocacy and public affairs efforts
- Provide a unified industry voice to lawmakers and regulators
This gives fabricators a real seat at the table—before decisions are made, not after.
What Shop Owners Can Expect
Alongside advocacy, ISFA is investing in fundamentals that directly support fabrication businesses:
- Clear safety and compliance pathways
- Practical training, apprenticeships, and certifications
- Consensus-based standards aligned with ANSI and ISO
- Regional engagement and peer-to-peer leadership
All of it is designed to help shops operate safer, run smarter, and earn the recognition this trade deserves.
Moving Forward—Together
ISFA exists because of its members and the purpose they created it for. Every program, standard, and advocacy effort is grounded in one belief: the people doing the work should help define the future of the industry. 2026 is when we fully step into that responsibility—protecting the trade, elevating professionalism, and making sure fabricators are heard.
That’s what ISFA was designed to do. And that’s exactly what we’re doing.