The International Surface Fabricators Association has announced that the first annual trade show and conference of the International Countertop Expo, held in Las Vegas, February 7-10, attracted visitors from 17 countries.
In addition to a conference program that covered many aspects of running a fabrication business, ICE featured live countertop fabrication demonstrations, seminars on sustainability and green fabrication, and informal mentoring sessions.
A highlight of the annual gathering was the announcement of the ISFA Awards during the General Session. Hall of Fame honors went to Richard Christ of Richard Christ Consulting. Thierry Delles of CREA Diffusion was named Fabricator of the Year. Colonial Saw was honored as Associate of the Year, David Cranke of Interfab garnered Innovator of the Year honors, and ITW Plexus received the Envision Award.
The first annual Innovations In Design Competition was open to residential, commercial and art projects featuring all types of decorative surfacing materials. Best of Show was awarded to Jon Olson of Sterling Surfaces for a commercial/institutional project titled “Ambient Experience.” The award for Best Residential Kitchen went to Troy Thompson of Surface 519. Christopher Carrol of Innovative Concrete Systems took the award for best residential bath. The award for best Freestyle/Art went to Eric Pottle/ Erick Perkins of Surfaceworks. Best Green Project went to Hugh Simon of Refresh Interiors. Kirk Olsen of Envision Concrete Countertops won the On-Site Vanity Fabrication award.
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