Pack Your Bags for Montreal! ISFA Fabricator Forum – April 16-17, 2025

ISFA members, it’s time to grab your passports! The next Fabricator Forum is heading to Montreal, Canada, on April 16-17, 2025. Get ready for two days of learning, networking, and exploring the latest in surface fabrication.

Montreal is the perfect setting for this event, offering a blend of history, innovation, and world-class design. Expect expert-led sessions, a fabricator shop tour, and valuable insights into emerging trends, fabrication techniques, and business strategies.

Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with industry leaders, suppliers, and fellow fabricators. Save the date – more details coming soon!

Breathe Easy: Essential Silica Dust Safety Training

ISFA has partnered with Ving to bring you a comprehensive training series on silica dust safety. This program equips participants with critical knowledge and skills, including understanding the health risks of silica dust, effective prevention techniques, and best practices for compliance with OSHA regulations.

Participants will also learn emergency response procedures, how to identify and minimize exposure risks, and the importance of proactive safety habits. This training empowers teams to create a safer workplace, improve well-being, and reinforce a strong safety culture.

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ISFA Safety Resources

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) is committed to helping make the industry safer through our library of resources.  Be sure to visit our Resources & Education>Safety Tab to see the easy-to-reach pages created with fabricators in mind.  Current information highlights safety materials from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) specifically geared toward the surface fabricator, silica safety information, and material safety.  Need something else, reach out to [email protected] so that we can connect!

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TISE 2025

The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) is excited to join with the Stone Equipment Suppliers Alliance (SESA) to create micro-education sessions at the International Surface Event (TISE) held in Las Vegas, NV, January 28-30, 2025. This partnership will allow fabricators from across the country and beyond to learn about key industry topics and to interact with ISFA and SESA members in the Equipment & Machinery Pavilion and throughout the show. Topics will be presented by industry experts and will include updates on silica safety, business best practices, and efficiencies for shops. Please plan to join us for Happy Hour at our Booth #5258 on January 29, 2025. 

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Got an issue in your business that's weighing you down? Tell us about it and we'll consider adding your topic to an upcoming event, virtual or in-person.

ISFA aims to provide the tools and resources you need to break down barriers in your business. If you've got a problem, we've got answers!

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