ISFA Launches the American Countertop Manufacturers Council (ACMC)
ISFA Launches the American Countertop Manufacturers Council (ACMC)
A Formal Industry Forum for Consensus, Action, and Self-Regulation
Pittsburgh, PA — January 8, 2026 — The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) today announced the launch of the American Countertop Manufacturers Council (ACMC), a new, structured industry council created to provide countertop manufacturers and fabricators with a transparent, documented, and legally sound process for collaboration, issue resolution, and consensus-based decision-making.
Administered by ISFA, ACMC was established to ensure that the countertop and surface fabrication industry has a single, organized forum to:
- submit industry issues
- review regulatory and legislative developments
- document objections and concerns
- and adopt formal industry positions through due process
ACMC operates under written procedures emphasizing openness, balance, due process, and documented voting, with positions adopted only upon approval by a two-thirds supermajority.
“ACMC is about structure, accountability, and giving industry a credible, organized voice,” said Laurie Weber, CEO of ISFA. “This council creates a formal pathway for manufacturers and fabricators to engage on real issues—before decisions are made for us.”
ACMC Membership & Committee Participation
ACMC participation is defined as, Countertop Manufacturers – Businesses that provide fabrication services for any material used in countertops, including but not limited to: natural stone (granite, marble, quartzite, soapstone, slate, limestone/travertine), engineered stone (quartz, terrazzo, solid surface, recycled glass composites), porcelain slabs, wood (butcher block, bamboo), metal (stainless steel, copper, zinc), concrete, laminate, recycled and sustainable materials (paper composite, reclaimed wood, recycled plastics), and other emerging materials.
ISFA Members — Important Note
If you are a current ISFA member:
- No additional ACMC membership fees are required
- You must still apply to participate on the ACMC committee
- This ensures proper documentation, balance, and compliance with ACMC procedures
Not Sure If You’re an ISFA Member? To confirm your membership status:
- Visit the ISFA Member Directory on the ISFA website
- If your company is listed, you are a current ISFA member
- If not listed, ISFA staff can assist with verification, please reach out
First Issue Call to Action: Industry Feedback Requested
ACMC is now formally accepting feedback on its first submitted issue. If you are a countertop and surface fabricator, as defined by ACMC, your input is requested and encouraged.
H.R. 5437, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act
The first ACMC issue is informed by recent federal legislative activity, including testimony and discussion surrounding H.R. 5437. H.R. 5437, clarifies that manufacturers and sellers of stone slab products cannot be held liable for injuries caused by silica exposure that occur during fabrication activities they do not control. The bill recognizes that stone slabs are not inherently dangerous as sold, and that workplace safety during cutting, grinding, and polishing is already governed by federal and state regulations enforced at the fabrication level. By prohibiting civil actions against manufacturers and sellers for fabrication-related injuries, the legislation preserves access to lawful products, prevents misuse of the court system, and reinforces that accountability for worker safety must remain with the employers and workplaces where fabrication occurs. ACMC was created to ensure the industry can respond to these moments with one coordinated voice, backed by documented process and participation.
Learn More & Take Action
- Submit feedback on the first ACMC issue Issue Submission and Registry Access
- Verify ISFA membership status ISFA Fabricator Membership Listed
- Apply for ISFA and ACMC membership ISFA Membership & ACMC Application
- Apply for ACMC committee participation no fee for current ISFA members ACMC Application
More information and applications are available at:
https://www.isfanow.org/acmc
About ISFA (International Surface Fabricators Association)
The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) is the voice of the countertop and surface fabrication industry. ISFA is committed to advancing worker safety, professional education, and responsible fabrication practices through training, standards development, and industry-led solutions. By working collaboratively with fabricators, manufacturers, distributors, regulators, and key stakeholder community, ISFA supports practical, enforceable approaches that protect workers, preserve consumer choice, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of the industry. https://www.isfanow.org/
About ACMC (American Countertop Manufacturers Council)
The American Countertop Manufacturers Council (ACMC) is an industry council focused on protecting lawful commerce in stone slab products and ensuring clear accountability across the countertop supply chain. ACMC represents manufacturers and sellers committed to fact-based policy, responsible product stewardship, and collaboration with industry and regulatory partners. The Council supports policies that preserve access to lawful products while reinforcing workplace safety and silica exposure controls must be addressed at the fabrication level, where work practices and compliance are managed. Learn more about ACMC at https://www.isfanow.org/acmc.