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INTERNATIONAL SURFACE FABRICATORS ASSOCIATION 2020-2021 YOUR YEAR-ROUND REFERENCE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL SURFACE FABRICATORS ASSOCIATION International Surface Fabricators Association • Buyers’ Guide 2020-21 • 1 ISFA member since 2020 ISFA member since 2011 In this issue Features ISFA Staff Nancy Busch, Executive Director Paul Wisnefski, Account Representative Kevin Cole, Director of Communications and Amy Kyriazis, Program Manager 06 - Letter from the Editor Magazine/Website Publisher & Editor Chris Pappenfort, Solid Surface Fabrication Trainer Carol Wilhite, Operations Manager Fred Hueston, Quartz/Stone Fabrication Trainer 10 - Product Showcase 24 - Suppliers by Category ISFA Board of Directors 35 - Alphabetical Listings Steve Mast, Vice President Rodrigo Velazquez, Director [email protected] [email protected] 52 - Fabricator Directory Kelley Montana, Treasurer Eric Tryon, Director [email protected] [email protected] Austin Maxwell, Secretary Jim Callaghan, Associate Member Representative 58 - Classifieds [email protected] and Executive Committee Member [email protected] Mike Langenderfer, Director 58 - Advertiser Index [email protected] Joe Connolly, Associate Member Representative [email protected] Joe Duszka, Director Joe@carolinacustom surfaces.com Paul “Max” Le Pera, Associate Member Representative Laura Grandlienard, Director [email protected] [email protected] Magazine Credits About This Magazine Contacting ISFA Countertops & Architectural Surfaces (ISSN 2372-983X) is published quarterly by the International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA), with a fifth Phone: (888) 399-ISFA “Buyers Guide” issue publishing in October. Individual copies of Countertops [email protected] & Architectural Surfaces are available at the nonmember “newsstand” price www.isfanow.org of $14.95. Countertops & Architectural Surfaces is also available by individual subscription at the following rates: ISFA nonmembers, one year Photography (five issues) $30.00; ISFA members, one year free with every membership renewal. Photos in this publication may not depict proper safety procedures for creative purposes. ISFA and Countertops & Architectural Surfaces support the use of Special rates and charges apply for orders outside of the United States. Call proper safety procedures in all cases and urge readers to take steps to institute for details. To subscribe, call (888) 399-ISFA. Printed in the United States of such procedures. America. Copyright © International Surface Fabricators Association 2020. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reprinted or otherwise Magazine Credits reproduced without publisher’s written permission. Countertops & Publisher & Editor: Kevin Cole Architectural Surfaces and The International Surface Fabricators Association Proofreader: Nancy Mueller-Truax assume no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. Design: V2 Marketing Communications Materials will be returned only if accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. For change of address, please include old label with new information, including both old and new zip codes. Allow 3-6 weeks for On the Cover address change to take effect. Standard postage rate is paid at the Ingomar, The cover shows a feature wall and dividers made from Aristech Surfaces’ Amber Pa., post office as well as others. Opinions expressed by writers in this Glass colored STUDIO Collection® Architectural Design Resin material. With a magazine are not necessarily the opinions of Countertops & Architectural naturally impermeable proprietary resin blend that does not support microbial Surfaces or the International Surface Fabricators Association, but rather those of the individual writers. growth, the color palette is a one of a kind, handcrafted collection that provides the aesthetic desired, with all the performance needs required. This formulated durable surface has a unique combination of opaque and translucent polymers to build a depth in the surface and provides an array of endless patterns. Utilizing the expertise of the company’s certified fabricator network, soft matte, subtle satin or sultry, rich high-gloss finishes can be achieved with any of the distinct designs. Postmaster: Send address changes to LSC Communications, Care of Countertops & Architectural Surfaces magazine, 3401 Heartland Drive, Liberty, MO 64068. 4 • Buyers’ Guide 2020-21 • International Surface Fabricators Association ISFA member since 2018 From the Editor From the desk of Kevin Cole, Editor & Publisher, and ISFA Communications Director Information as an Asset The completion of our Annual Buyers’ Guide issue of Countertops & product you might not or can assist with a multi-regional project, Architectural Surfaces magazine always reminds me of just how close consider the growing list of ISFA fabricators, who are among the best we are to the end of one year and the beginning of the next. And I have in the world. These companies have all taken up the call to be part to admit that I am happy to be slowly pushing my way out of 2020 and of a long-standing community of fabricators that share ideas and into what will hopefully be a better year full of fewer surprises (or at methods, thereby improving the industry as a whole. If you aren’t a least more pleasant ones). member of ISFA, I would suggest you to look into it. The connections, While we are constantly looking for the latest trends, new products and training and information (not to mention job leads and discounts) are services, and industry information to share with you, once a year we put all valuable benefits you just can’t get anywhere else. together this annual guide where you can find suppliers of just about any product relevant to the countertop industry, regardless of what And while we always publish every issue of the magazine on our premium materials you work with. This year, we took it a step further website and send it out in digital format (with hundreds of links that to include compact/porcelain/sintered slab materials, which continues take you directly to relevant sources), as always, I urge you to hold on to see tremendous growth, and both ISFA and Countertops magazine to this handy issue to refer back to as needed until the next annual have made a commitment to provide more training opportunities and edition comes out. information on. So, as we do every year, from equipment, tools and One last thing I want to mention while I am on my soapbox, is that machinery to ancillary products, services and the various materials themselves, we have gathered not only comprehensive lists of even though over the past several months we have had to be careful providers, but also collected all of their contact information for those regarding gatherings, socializing and safety precautions, networking looking for new or more suppliers. and information sharing is as important as ever. As such, ISFA is holding its 2020 Annual Conference online, and has a great lineup of As with every issue, in this 2020-2021 issue, we have added additional speakers, as well as opportunities to get new product information, emerging suppliers to better assist you with locating the resources process information and interact with your industry peers. Please visit you need. The Product Showcase section is filled with numerous new and advanced products and services to help grow your business, and www.isfanow.org for more information. our advertisers are referenced in the showcase to drive you to find out Thanks again to all who contributed to this effort, and thanks to our more about their offerings. Please take note that those included in this readers in the industry. I truly hope you find this reference material to section are amongst the leading supporters of this publication designed be of solid use. to assist you. Without their commitment neither this guide nor the great learning opportunities and educational outlets provided by ISFA would As always, I look forward to your feedback. be possible. Please do your homework and consider supporting these Sincerely, companies that so generously give back to the industry. This is also true of any company you see highlighted anywhere in this publication. Consider looking into their products and services (and don’t forget to let them know you saw them here). Also, if you are a designer or architect looking for a fabricator to work Kevin Cole, Publisher & Editor with, or even another fabricator looking for a partner that handles a [email protected] 6 • Buyers’ Guide 2020-21 • International Surface Fabricators Association ISFA member since 2020 ISFA member since 2016 Product Showcase American Acrylic Adhesives American Acrylic Adhesives, LLC was founded in 2017 by a group of stone and solid surface fabricators looking for the perfect glue. Nearly two years later, that glue, Ninja Glue, is available through distribution. With hundreds of colors and thousands of matches, Ninja Glue HY is the first hybrid glue designed for hard, solid, sintered surfaces and more. About 75 percent to the dripless side, the glue will not run all over the place, yet has the flow ability to get into sharp miter corners eliminating the need for touch-ups and repairs. AAA glue is a leader in UV protection, strength and fabricator ease of use. Visit www.aaaGlue.com for color match charts or more information. www.isfanow.org/info, select #40 Akrilika Akrilika launched new solid surface colors reminiscent of natural wood, concrete and terrazzo. These trending designs enter the company’s