FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why was the federation set up?

The WFF was set up to raise standards across the worktop fabrication industry. It aims to improve health and safety for workers, promote best practice and offer a professional forum for industry professionals to share knowledge and information. It also aims to be a driving force for growth and sustainability of its member companies.

Who leads it?

The WFF was conceived by four established managing directors working in the worktop fabrication industry. Between them, they had more than 100 years of experience, but they realised how much better their individual businesses would be if they could share that experience with one another. Today’s WFF Board is:

• Simon Souter, LBS Stone

• Andy Phillips, Affordable Granite 

• Mark Mills, Stone System of London

• Ben Prole, Bellagio Stone

The executive leadership team are always keen to speak to other experienced fabricators about establishing regional groups - ensuring that, as the Federation grows and provides UK wide coverage, members can enjoy that same experience of sharing their perspectives with other local fabricators.

Who is it for?

• Fabricators working with and installing natural stone, quartz, porcelain, sintered stone products.

• Business / operators looking to ensure the long-term viability of their business.  

• Those wishing to improve their standards.

Does it make a profit?

No. The WFF is a not for profit organization.

Why should I join?

The Worktop Fabricators Federation is the only trade association dedicated to Stone Worktop Fabrication.

  • Share experiences, best practice and discuss the issues we face with a network of professional peers.

  • Drive and define quality and professionalism.

  • Differentiate your business from on-site back-of-van fabricators.

  • Enable communication between fabricators, machinery/tooling suppliers and slab manufacturers to improve collaboration.

  • Face to Face meetings at fabricators and suppliers.

  • Contribute to definitions of best practice and drive improvement in the industry.

  • Add your voice to consultations from the Health and Safety executive through the Federation.

  • Gain discounts on Health and Safety consultancy, and professional training.