Let Us Be Your Guide to the

Metal Fabrication
Industry

“I’m ashamed to admit that until recently

I did not realize all of the resources that
FMA provides–even though our company
has been a member for eight years! But I
can assure you that we’ll lean on you for
information, advice, and business
opportunities from now on.”

Rob Clark
Owner/VP Operations
Clark Metal Products Co.
an ISO 9001 certified company
Blairsville, Penn.
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About FMA
For nearly 40 years, the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International,
has been championing the success of the metal processing, forming, and
fabricating industry from our home base in Rockford, Ill.

Our objective is to help you achieve success within your own company. 
We do this in many ways. For example:

 • Offering member companies programs that will save them money. A good
example is our cooperative buying program (through Prime Advantage).
With a money-back guarantee, your one-time $1,000 sign-up fee can net
you tens of thousands in savings on things like steel, packing and shipping
supplies, lubricants, MRO supplies, office supplies, computers, and more.
When operations cost less, you make more with every sale.

• Providing high-quality, deep content training delivered in whatever method

fits your company best. Whether public seminars, custom on-site programs,
or on-demand Web-based training makes the most sense, you can choose.
Our goal is to help you hire and maintain the highest quality skilled work
force possible. We even offer certification so you can validate the skills your
workers achieve through training.

• Providing tools to help you stay ahead of trends and make good decisions
for your business. Our magazines – The Fabricator, TPJ-The Tube &
Pipe Journal, Stamping Journal, Practical Welding Today and Canadian
Industrial Machinery – deliver the most in-depth technical content in the
industry. And special publications, like Fabrinomics; our economic analysis
e-newsletter for business decision-makers and Chief Concerns, the
quarterly for company owners and managers, provide not just facts, but
insights into how to use the facts to make the right choices for your
company. All of these publications focus on the unique needs of businesses
competing in the metal forming and fabricating marketplace. The FABTECH
International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM, which we
co-sponsor, brings fabricators and machine tool builders together annually.

There are also networking opportunities, research services, a job board, other
cost-saving programs, and a chance for you to enhance your leadership role in
the industry through volunteer service. Whether you’re in your 20s and just
starting your career, or you’re an established industry professional, participation
with FMA or TPA can help you, your company, and all of your employees shine.

This catalog provides an overview of the many opportunities our organization

offers.

Gerald M. Shankel
President & CEO
Table of Contents

Membership........................................................................................................................................5

Member Programs.....................................................................................................................7-14

Training & Professional Development......................................................................... 15-20

Getting Involved....................................................................................................................... 21-24

FMA Communications................................................................................................................ 25

FABTECH® Int’l & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM..........................27

Nuts, Bolts & ThingamajigsSM................................................................................................. 29

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Membership
A Membership Program for
Every Phase of Your Career
Whether you want to join as an
individual or extend benefits to an entire
company, FMA will connect you to the
industry and help you manage your
business, educate your work force,
and reduce your costs.

FMA offers several types of

membership, allowing you to select the
level of service appropriate for you.
a Membership category to serve every need
Advantage+Training $1450
Provides maximum value for a single-location
company. The Advantage+Training level
allows for everything in the Advantage
category PLUS access to FMA training,
resources, and professional development.
This alternative includes webinars, online
learning courses, a lending library, conference
registration, and certification exams.
Advantage $450
Advantage membership gives all employees
access to benefits and discounts. Up to five
individual contacts may be designated to
receive Association communications pertinent
to their specific roles. Benefits include
unlimited access to free research assistance,
free job postings, enhanced listing in the
online membership directory, opportunities
to receive a free copy of our compensation
survey, and exclusive access to savings
programs for utilities, raw materials, and
business services.
The Advantage-level categories above
cover a single company location only.
If your company has more than one
facility to be included in the
membership, pricing is as follows:
 •  $1,950 for Advantage+Training (multi-site)
 •  $950 for Advantage (multi-site)
If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700.
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Basic $150
Designed for the individual. Join at this level
and access benefits to meet your personal
professional growth and development needs.
Benefits include discounts on educational
programs and products, leadership and
networking opportunities, research
assistance, and industry publications.
Young Professional $49
For the industry professional age 30 and
under, YP offers a limited program of
benefits at reasonable cost to facilitate the
early years of career growth and knowledge
development. Benefits include discounts on
educational programs and products, free
industry-specific FMA Job Board access,
networking opportunities, scholarships,
publications, and access to research
assistance.
Student Membership $25
As a student prepares for a manufacturing
career, they need:
 •  an effi cient way to look for a job; 
 •  someone who can provide answers to 
industry questions; 
 •  a subscription to the number one 
publication in the industry; and
 •  the ability to compete for scholarship 
money.
The student membership program provides all
of this for an annual cost that’s less than one
month of cell phone service. A career will last
40 years or more. Shouldn’t it start with the
best possible foundation?
Member Programs
Nowhere to turn when you
need assistance?
Small companies often feel this way. They know they
don’t have the buying power of a big company when
it comes to dealing with raw material suppliers,
utilities, and other services. More than 50 percent of
FMA and TPA member companies have fewer than
100 employees. Our membership programs were
designed to help small companies.

Saving money in overhead and operational

costs means you can price your products more
competitively or increase your profit – both are great
options in today’s competitive global marketplace.
Turn the page for more details.

“We are experts in steel processing; that is our core business. although we are very
smart about our buying decisions, sometimes we need input from other experts. our
initial audit found a refund in excess of $80,000, plus additional ongoing savings which
made spending the time necessary to find energy savings worth every minute. i would
recommend the aPPi Savings Solutions Program to other Fma members.”
–Jack Love, CFO, Feralloy Corporation, Portland, Ore.

“The Safety.BLr resource is an excellent tool for our safety committee. We’ve printed
posters to hang in our plant and distributed the safety newsletters to employees. it’s a
great timesaver.”
–Nora Eberl, CFO, Eberl Iron Works Inc., Buffalo, N.Y.
Learn New Skills and Stay Up-to-Date
with Industry Advancements
The Advantage+Training Package includes:
free unlimited FabCasts and e-Fab courses,
two free Precision Sheet Metal Operator
(PSMO) certification exams, a free
registration for the company president and
guest/spouse to attend The FABRICATOR®’s
Annual Leadership Summit, and loans from
FMA’s library. Reference pages 15-20 for
more details on these benefits.
Avoid OSHA Compliance
Headaches & Fines
Advantage-level members have FREE
access to Safety.BLR.com. If your company
were to buy a direct subscription to this
comprehensive online safety resource, the
smallest companies would pay at least $895
per year (and the price goes up depending
on your company size). This Web site
provides up-to-date regulations and training
materials your company needs in both English
and Spanish on 131 topics.
Find Qualified Employees for Your
Company – or Your Next New Job –
Using the FMA Job Board
Employers can manage all job postings in one
convenient account, where you can save
templates of job postings for easy reuse, set
up automatic pre-screening questions for
applicants, and save templates of letters to
applicants. Unlimited free postings for
Advantage-level members.
Job seekers post resumes anonymously,
search the database of job openings,
access a library of career-related resources,
and use the Job Alert system to be notified of
new posts that match your search criteria.
If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700.
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YRC Freight Savings Program
Save on all your company’s LTL freight
shipments using a special FMA program
from YRC, North America‘s most
comprehensive LTL network. In addition, you
also get discounts on Time Advantage™ and
Time Critical™ services as well as Sealed
Divider™ options.
Reduce Utility Costs with APPI Energy
Buying Program
FMA and TPA members in the U.S. can lower
operating expenses through Affiliated Power
Purchasers International’s (APPI) free Utility
Audit Service. APPI is an independent
consulting firm that identifies opportunities
to reduce expenditures for energy (electricity
and natural gas), water, waste removal/
recycling, freight, and telecommunications
(voice and data) services and can help
members obtain “green” energy.
Save Money with Co-op
Purchasing Program
FMA has partnered with Prime Advantage
(a membership buying co-op designed
specifically for manufacturers working with
sheet metal), to give Advantage-level
members the opportunity to enroll at a
significantly discounted price in a multi-
faceted savings program to help lower
purchasing costs. Prime Advantage can give
your company access to pre-negotiated
discounts plus annual rebates on more than
100 categories of raw materials, goods, and
services manufacturing companies use every
day. Find out how much you could save with
our Savings Calculator at fmanet.org/Prime
Advantage.
Research & Analysis
Drowning in a Sea of Information?
No Time to Figure it All Out?
FMA’s Research Assistance Center helps
you obtain anwers to business questions
that will drive your strategy and
decision-making.

Economic Analyst Dr. Chris Kuehl reports on

the economy and interprets how it will affect
your business strategy and the industry.
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About Dr. Kuehl

Dr. Chris Kuehl is founder of Armada Corporate
Intelligence and FMA’s economic analyst. Dr.
Kuehl has a Ph.D. in political economics and
master’s degrees in both East Asian Studies
and Soviet and East European Studies.
Economic
•Stimulus Plan Comes to Fruition and The summaries of these recent
Nobody Looks Very Happy relevant business and economic Dr. Kuehl often speaks at FMA events and
•TARP - Version 2.0 stories are
brought to authors economics white papers. For a sample of
Commodities members by Dr.
• Commodities Prices Set to Remain Low Chris Kuehl, his economic style, go to fmanet.org/podcasts.
for Another Year FMA's economic
•Contrarians Start to Make Waves in Metal analyst and
Markets founder of Armada

Manufacturing
Corporate
Intelligence.
4 Free Economic Webinars
• The Good News that can be Found in the
ISM Index His economic analysis will help you For Advantage-level members only, Dr. Kuehl
understand how this news can
•Global Manufacturing Trends Vary
impact your business. hosts quarterly FabCasts as part of FMA’s
The Good-to-Know
•Canada Experiences Something Not
Chris welcomes your questions at
comments. Want Chris to explore a
online webinar series. Topics vary and are
Seen Since 1976
• Why We Need a New Spring Holiday for
certain topic? E-mail him today.
pertinent to current economic issues. A Q&A
Manufacturers
session concludes each webinar, giving
members custom, first-hand recommendations.
Stimulus Plan Comes to Fruition and Nobody Looks Very Happy
The stimulus plan is one step closer to reality, and the reaction from the country has
Registration is free to Advantage-level
ranged from very cautious optimism to deep and abiding skepticism. The hoped-for
bipartisan enthusiasm in Congress did not materialize, as only three GOP members members. Non-members and Basic members
broke ranks in the Senate and only a handful did in the House. The bill is immensely
complex and contains numerous spending plans and tax cuts - few of which seem may participate but must pay a fee.

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This Is NOT Do-It-Yourself Research!
2/16/09 9:01 AM

Understand the Complexities of the FMA’s Research Assistance Center is the

Economy and Its Impact on Your most efficient source for the information you
Business need to optimize your operation. Members
Members get a free subscription to have access to North America’s largest and
Fabrinomics™, a twice-monthly economic most extensive library devoted to the metal
analysis e-newsletter produced by Dr. Chris forming and fabricating industry, as well as
Kuehl, FMA’s economic analyst. access to subscription-only technical sites
that won’t show up in your Google search.
The difference between “Fabrinomics” and
You’ll have access to a skilled research
the rest of the economic news you may read
librarian who does the research for you,
is that Chris interprets the stories on which
and provides answers with documentation.
he reports, and provides you with actionable
advice directly relevant to companies in the
Benchmark with Industry Statistics
metal fabricating industry. He can help you
FMA’s and TPA’s Cost of Doing Business
either take advantage of favorable changing
Survey provides a scoreboard of important
conditions or take defensive action to protect
wage, salary, benefits, financial, and
your business. The best part is, you only need
operating measures to give your company
15 minutes twice a month, to stay on top of
a competitive edge. By participating, your
what’s important.
company gets the annual results for free.

If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700.

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Membership Value
Proposition
Tally up all the benefits you’ll derive from
membership. The value far exceeds the
investment!
 Benefits by Catego
Advantage+Training
$1450*
Benefits/Services
Bookstore Discounts All Employees

Educational Discounts All Employees

Fabrinomics™ Economic
All Contacts
E-newsletter (semi-monthly)
Free Quarterly Fabrinomics™ FabCasts (webinars) All Employees

Job Board - Post Openings Free Postings

Job Board - Post Resumes Free Postings

Lending Library 12 Loans/year

Member Directory & Buyers Guide Enhanced Listing

Member Plaque One Location

Member Update E-newsletter (Weekly) All Contacts

PSMO Certification Exam 2 Free/year

Registration to The FABRICATOR®‘s
Free to Company President
Annual Leadership Summit
Research Assistance Unlimited

Safety Awards One Location

Safety.BLR.com Online Safety Resource One Location

Scholarships All Employees

Unlimited e-Fab (online learning courses) Free to All Contacts

Unlimited FabCasts (webinars) Free to All Employees

Statistics
Cost of Doing Business Survey Free for Participants

Wage & Benefits Survey-Shop Floor Edition Free for Participants

Salary & Benefits Survey-Executives & Professionals Free for Participants

Financial Ratios Free for Participants

Machine Tool Inventory Free for Participants

Savings Solutions Program
Co-op Purchasing One Location

Business Insurance Program One Location

Energy Buying One Location

Shipping Services One Location

12 These categories cover one physical location only, if your company has more than one facility you would like to extend benefits to, pricing is:
* $1950 for Advantage+Training (multi -site) ** $950 for Advantage (multi -site)
ory of Membership
Advantage Basic Young Professional
$450** $150 $49

All Employees 1 1

All Employees 1 1

All Contacts 1 1

All Employees

Free Postings Discounted Discounted

Free Postings Free Postings Free Postings

Enhanced Listing Basic Listing YP Listing

One Location

All Contacts 1 1

Unlimited 12 hours/year 12 hours/year

One Location

One Location

All Employees 1 1

Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

One Location

One Location 1 1

One Location

One Location
 Advantage Members Who Use All the Benefits Get a Bargain for Their $450
Access to online safety information from Safety.BLR.com.................................. $895 value1
Unlimited, customized research from FMA’s Research
Assistance Center ..................................................................................................... $1,272 value2
FMA’s Cost of Doing Business Survey
(includes Wage, Salary, Benefits and Financial Benchmarking)......................... $650 value3
Three job ads in the FMA Job Board......................................................................... $900 value4
Discounts on training for your employees................................................................ $300 value5
Utility savings...............................................................................................................$4,000 value6
Four free economics webinars with
FMA’s economic analyst, Dr. Chris Kuehl................................................................. $516 value7

Total $8,533.00**

**Total does not include 26 issues of “Fabrinomics.” This bimonthly e-newsletter gives you the luxury of knowing
how the economy is affecting your business and your industry.

Basis for Valuation

1
A direct annual subscription to Safety.BLR.com costs a minimum of $895 – large companies pay thousands.
2
 ased on 2 hours of research per month at $53 per hour – the average research cost based on eight special,
B
association, and research library rates as of March 2008.
3
Nonmember nonparticipant cost is $650.
4
Nonmembers pay $300 per job ad postings (30 day limit).
5
Based on 3 people attending events.
6
 embers who have received a free utility audit from APPI save an average of $4,000 on electricity alone. Many
M
also save thousands on their other utilities.
7
Nonmember cost is $129 each.

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“As a full-service job shop, it’s critical to stay up-to-date with the latest
technological and operational advancements. FMA training programs are a
valuable opportunity not only to learn from industry experts, but also your peers!”
–Jerry Ward, Vice President of Operations, Metcam Inc., Alpharetta, Ga.

Training &
Professional Development
How Do You Want Your Staff to Learn
New Skills That Keep Them Productive and
Make Your Company Competitive?

Do you prefer:
• Off-site training at a seminar or conference?
• Online training with a live instructor to handle Q & A?
• Online, on-demand training without instructor interaction but
available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day?
• Custom on-site training in your shop, on your equipment?

Take your pick. All the options are available in virtually every
subject area we offer, to suit your company’s needs and the
learning styles most preferred by adult learners.

Visit fmanet.org/training to see the schedule of upcoming

conferences, live seminars, and FabCasts (webinars).
 FMA has built a reputation as the foremost
resource for technical training and
professional development. Details on some
of the economical and focused educational
formats utilized follow, and a full schedule of
programs can be found at fmanet.org/training.
Conferences
FMA educates the industry through top-notch
conferences developed in cooperation with
volunteer Technology Council members.
Scheduled at regularly occurring calendar
intervals, these events typically consist of
multiple high-level presentations delivered in
one or more tracks, exhibits, plant tours, and
networking functions.
Online Learning
FabCasts are FMA webinars that provide
affordable, convenient instruction on a variety
of professional and technical topics. All you
need is a phone and Internet connection to
participate. FabCasts are scheduled regularly
throughout the year and recorded versions
are available through the FMA Store.
FMA’s e-Fab online courses are interactive,
self-paced, online versions of FMA’s popular
seminars. Each class uses audio and visual
instruction, and is enhanced with simulations,
games, and review questions to create an
exceptional learning experience. Available
e-Fab courses include: Fundamentals of
Press Brakes, Steel Buying Fundamentals
for Purchasers, Fundamentals of Tube Mill
Operations, Introduction to Tube Bending
Operations, and more.
FMA/TPA members receive discounted prices for training and certification programs.
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Custom Training
Recognizing that every plant has its own
set of challenges, FMA organizes courses
tailored to meet the specific needs of your
employees and your operation. Your
organization can realize an immediate return
on its investment as your employees put their
training to the test right away at their own
workstations. Training from FMA’s experts
can help you increase productivity, improve
quality, and reduce scrap/rework.
Trainers are available in the following subject
areas: Equipment/Processes (Press
Brakes, Lasers, Punch Presses, Roll Forming,
Coil Processing, Tube Producing,
Tube Drawing, Tube Fabricating, Stamping,
Welding); Lean/Operations; Business
Management
Programs are offered in the following formats:
On-site - Instructor travels to you to conduct
live training in your shop, on your equipment;
Shared - Share the trainer expense with
another local company;
FabCast – Utilize FMA’s webinar platform
to have live, interactive technical education
programs delivered specifically for your shop.
Train your whole team at once, even from
multiple locations. Full days of instruction can
be broken up into separate modules and
spread out over a set time period.
Custom training can typically be scheduled
within three to four weeks of your inquiry.
Verification and
Validation of skills
FMA has assembled some of the metal
fabricating industry’s best experts in today’s
essential manufacturing technologies. While
it’s important to put your staff in the hands of
skilled trainers, it’s equally important to be able 
to verify the skills they’ve developed as a
result of training. That’s why FMA offers
certificate programs.

Certification validates and recognizes an

operator’s skills and breadth of knowledge.
It also serves as a valuable tool to employers
and Human Resource managers in
benchmarking their workers’ skill levels
against industry standards.
 Precision Sheet Metal Operator –
Level I (PSMO) Certification Exam
Prove to customers that you
employ only quality, highly-
skilled workers while giving
your employees the
opportunity to earn the credentials and
recognition they deserve.
FMA’s PSMO Certification will:
• help you assess your employees’ skills
• focus your training efforts
• validate your team’s knowledge of industry
practices
• improve your overall operation.
PSMO Certification is the metal fabricating
industry’s first comprehensive exam
designed to assess an operator’s knowledge
of fundamental precision sheet metal
fabrication methods. Fabrication processes
covered in the exam include shearing, sawing,
press brake, turret punch press, laser cutting,
and mechanical finishing.
PSMO certification gives employers a tool
to make better decisions in hiring new
employees, training current workers, and
promoting and retaining experienced team
members. Companies that require
certification will gain skilled and tested
workers who can more effectively run today’s
sophisticated manufacturing equipment.
About the Exam
The exam is offered in a paper and pencil
format at company locations or designated
testing centers. A more convenient alternative
is the web-based exam which is available at
proctored testing locations throughout North
America. Candidates choose their exam date
and testing location.
FMA/TPA members receive discounted prices for training and certification programs.
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Exam Topic Areas
• Metals, Metallurgy, and Metal Working
Processes
• Paperwork and Documentation
• Math Calculations for Sheet Metal
Fabrication
• Blueprint Reading and Part Layout
• Computer/Part Program
• Machine Set Up, Functioning, and
Operation
• Hand Tools
• Inspection/Quality Control
• Inspection Tools
• Tooling/Dies/Jigs/Fixtures
• Material and Product Handling
• Safety Checks, Equipment, and
Procedures
Roll Form Operator Skilled Trade
Certificate Program
With a Roll Form Operator Skilled Trade
Certificate an employer can verify the
technical skills needed for successful
operators of roll form equipment. If you are
the roll form operator, your investment of
time and effort in completing basic program
requirements can pay off many times over in
enhanced standing and earning power on the
job. There are four levels of certificate
available, so operators can move up the
ladder of success as they gain experience:
Operator Level 1, 2 and 3, as well as
Technician Level 4.
The FMA Store
Your FMA membership entitles you to
a 20 percent discount off standard
pricing at the FMA Store. For complete
descriptions of the titles listed on the
following page, as well as additional
offerings, visit the FMA Store online at
fmastore.org.
 Top 25 Sellers List
Metal Fabricators Pocket Bible.................................................................................................................$8.00
Fundamentals of Press Brake Tooling.................................................................................................. $69.95
Recommended Standards for Cold Bending of Pipe and Tube................................................... $28.00
Recommended Standards for Induction Bending of Pipe and Tube........................................... $28.00
Using a CO2 Laser in the Shop: A Handbook for Installation, Use, and Maintenance.......$145.00
Metal Fabrication: A Practical Guide.................................................................................................... $50.00
Metalworking Sink or Swim: Tips and Tricks for Machinists, Welders, and Fabricators........ $44.95
Handbook of Metalforming Processes..............................................................................................$279.95
Roll Form Tool Design Fundamentals................................................................................................... $30.00
Roll Forming Handbook.........................................................................................................................$196.00
Cold Pilger Technology.......................................................................................................................... $172.00
Lean Manufacturing for the Small Shop.............................................................................................. $45.00
Pipe and Tube Bending Manual............................................................................................................. $50.00
Fundamentals of Hydroforming.............................................................................................................. $90.00
Die Design Fundamentals....................................................................................................................... $43.00
Blueprint Reading for Welders.............................................................................................................$106.00
Fundamental Manufacturing Processes-Extrusion Processes (DVD).......................................$280.00
FMA/CNA Safety & Loss Control Manual (Free to FMA and TPA members!).............................$150.00
FMA Safety Label Kit..............................................................................................................................$240.00
Precision Press Brake (CD).................................................................................................................... $99.00
Fundamentals of Tool Design ................................................................................................................ $90.00
Precision Sheet Metal: Blueprint Reading (Text) ............................................................................. $39.00
Cost of Doing Business Survey - Electronic Version.....................................................................$650.00
The Metal Stamping Process ................................................................................................................ $64.00
The Toyota Way ........................................................................................................................................ $28.00

Pre-Recorded Training
The FMA Store is also the place to go to select previously recorded FabCasts from the
archives. Watch, listen and learn at your convenience! More than 30 recordings are
available now, covering technical and management subjects, with additional titles being
added every month.

Your FMA membership entitles you to a 20 percent discount off the standard pricing.
Visit fmastore.org for more details or call 888-394-4362 with questions.
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Get Involved!
Both the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association and
the Tube & Pipe Association have always facilitated
networking and sharing of best practices by industry
professionals. It is this participation that keeps the
industry moving forward.

At various points in your career, you will likely have

different interests and different amounts of time for
participation. Whether you want to add credentials to
your professional résumé by serving as an instructor or
author, helping to select scholarship winners, hosting a
networking event at your shop, or becoming a member
of the board of directors, there are many opportunities
available, and they suit many schedules. Turn the page
and see how you can get involved today.
 Join a Council & Share Your Expertise
FMA & TPA are always seeking volunteer
leaders like you–with a thumb on the pulse
of the industry–to participate on technology
councils for:
Certified Education Centers, Coil
Processing, Extrusion, Drawing & Tube
Reducing, Industrial Laser, Joining,
Automation & Assembly, Management,
Plate Processing & Fabricating, Precision
Sheet Metal, Roll Forming, Safety,
Stamping, Toll Processing, Tube & Pipe
Fabricating, Tube & Pipe Producing, and
Green Manufacturing
The Councils are very important in shaping
content for FMA’s conferences and sharing
the latest technical information with
the industry.
Participation presents a great opportunity to
develop your leadership skills and help shape
the future of your industry. It also lets you
share your expertise, make valuable contacts,
and exchange ideas on technical and
management topics that affect metal
processors and fabricators worldwide.
Even if you have as little as an hour a month
to volunteer, Council participation gives you a
way to shape the future of your industry.
Teach a Class
If you have technical skills and a penchant
for teaching others, there are dozens of
opportunities to participate as an FMA
instructor. It’s a great opportunity to build your
professional credentials, bring visibility to your
company, and share best practices with
others whose interests parallel your own.
Host an Event
FMA and TPA events are located around
North America every year. Some of the most
popular events we’ve ever held have been at
fabricating shops and equipment
manufacturing facilities. Everyone loves to
get into another manufacturing facility and
see how it works! If your company would be
willing to host an event, you’ll be facilitating
networking and best practices exchange for
your industry colleagues.
Participate in a Survey
FMA and TPA produce the Cost of Doing
Business Survey, and a machine tool inventory.
The more volunteer companies that participate
in these surveys, the broader the data and
the more valuable the survey results. As a
participating Advantage-level member, you get
the compiled survey results free!

Serve on the Board of Directors

Looking to make a difference in the metal
forming and fabricating industry? FMA and TPA
seek volunteers for their boards of directors.
These boards bring together leaders to explore
the many facets of the industry and help move
the association forward.
Board candidates may be recommended
by current members or be self-nominated.
Directors are selected for their competence,
professionalism, and leadership qualities.
Terms of service begin each year in
October with the FMA Annual Membership
Meeting. Review the Call for Nomination
found on fmanet.org/nominate, then complete
a nomination form. The annual nomination
deadline is June 30.

If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700.

Visit fmanet.org for more details.
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Interact with
Tomorrow’s Leaders
The North American work force is aging, and it’s
becoming more critical to focus on the youth of today
who will be the workforce of tomorrow. In just a few
short years industry will be facing a critical shortage
of the highly skilled labor needed to keep the
industrial complex humming.

Now is the time to actively introduce students to

career opportunities in manufacturing and focus on
engaging the youngest employees in your workforce
to commit to the industry. Turn the page to learn how
you can join FMA/TPA in ensuring the future of the
metal fabricating industry.
 Help Young People Reach Their
Career Goals
Nuts, Bolts & ThingamajigsSM, the Foundation
of FMA processes hundreds of scholarship
applications and manufacturing camp grant
applications each year. These applications
are scored by teams of industry
professionals, working from their own offices
or homes and communicating electronically.
It’s a great volunteer opportunity for someone
with limited time, but a desire to contribute to
the future of the industry.
Mentor a Student or Young Professional
Concerned about the future of your industry?
There’s no better way to share the knowledge
you’ve accumulated over your career than to
help someone just getting started.
Many of you have young employees you can
mentor right in your own shop. But if you don’t,
and you’d like to serve as a mentor for a
student preparing for a career in
manufacturing, just contact FMA. We can help
you connect to a student who will benefit from
your professional expertise.
If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700.
Visit fmanet.org for more details.
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Certified Education Centers Bring
FMA Training & Testing Close to You
The Certified Education Center (CEC)
network brings industry training resources
close to you. With 20 centers already, and
more added annually, the network is
expanding across North America.
Each CEC serves as a testing center for
FMA’s Precision Sheet Metal Certification
Program. Several CECs have adopted FMA’s
PSMO Certification in their fabrication
curriculum. In addition, they may host an FMA
technical training program annually, and offer
fabrication and welding training to meet the
needs of their local employer base. They are
also committed to introducing young people in
their region to manufacturing careers.
To have your area college or technical school
considered for inclusion in the FMA Certified
Education Center network, call toll-free
888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700.
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Subscribe to FMA publications – free to qualified

industry professionals. Seven print titles and four
electronic publications are available. Log on to
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in order to run an effective green operation.
fabricating industry. The magazine delivers
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Tube Talk
The FaBricaTor.
Stamping News Brief
STAMPING Journal® is the only industry
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stamping professionals with cutting-edge
Comprehensive Web Resource
technologies, industry trends, best practices,
Log on to thefabricator.com for access to
and news to help them run their businesses
every conceivable kind of information about
more efficiently.
metal forming and fabricating. From the
TPJ–The Tube & Pipe Journal® is the only Forming & Fabricating Industry Directory, to
North American publication 100% dedicated an archive of technical articles from FMA’s
to delivering technical, application, and print publications going back more than a
product information to professionals in the decade, to buyers guides, videos, and two
metal tube and pipe industry. Serving the dozen technical cells, it’s a treasure trove of
industry since 1990. information available 365 days a year.
Practical Welding Today® provides relevant
information to the welder–students,
professionals, and hobbyists alike–by
providing technical articles, case studies, art
and sculpture articles, informational columns,
and product and industry news presented in
an informational yet entertaining format.
CIM Canadian Industrial Machinery is
Canada’s only national monthly magazine
dedicated to the metalworking and
fabricating industry. Founded in 1986,CIM’s
top-notch editorial addresses the needs of
today’s automotive, mold making and
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If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700.

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 Including

The FABTECH International & AWS Welding

Show, including METALFORM, is the largest
metal forming, fabricating and welding event
in North America.
 • 1,000 Exhibitors
 • 35,000 Attendees
 • 500 New Product Introductions
 • 200 Educational Topics Covered
 • Number 1 Opportunity for Networking

Future show dates are:

Nov. 2–4, 2010
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, Ga.

Nov. 13–16, 2011

McCormick Place
Chicago, Ill.
 ATTEND THE SHOW
The FABTECH International & AWS
Welding Show, including METALFORM, is
packed with tools and information to help you
differentiate your business and achieve your
financial objectives. Hundreds of exhibiting
companies are represented, bringing the
latest equipment and services right onto the 
show floor for you to review and compare.
Featured Pavilions:
 •  Forming & Fabricating
 •  Laser
 •  Stamping
 •  Tube & Pipe 
 •  Thermal Spray
 •  Welding 
Educational Programs
In addition to hundreds of pieces of
equipment up and running on the show fl oor, 
the event features a full lineup of
educational programs, including technical
sessions, technical tours, seminars,
conferences and professional programs.
Programs range in length from an hour or two
to full- and multiple-day sessions.
Special Events
This yearly show also hosts a number of
FREE industry-related events including
featured keynote, business sessions and
other special events that are unique to 
every show.
Registration
Registration for the show typically opens
seven months before the start of the event.
Once registration is open, visitors can
register online at fabtechexpo.com. Advance
registration is free, on-site registration is $50.
EXHIBIT AT THE SHOW
The FABTECH International & AWS Welding
Show, including METALFORM, is the most
efficient, cost-effective platform for
conducting business. Enjoy the convenience,
affordability and excitement of reaching
thousands of potential customers from every
part of the world. Show visitors attend this
event to evaluate new technology and find
suppliers who offer solutions to improve
their operations.
Primary Markets Attendees Represent
• Aerospace  • Electronics 
• Agriculture  • Heavy Equipment
• Appliance • Job Shop/Contract 
• Automotive/Truck  Manufacturing
• Construction • Military/Defense 
• Consumer Products
Direct Access to Decision Makers
 •  Over 80% of attendees recommend 
products and services, specify suppliers
and have the final say in purchasing
  equipment.  
 •  Visitors’ primary job functions include
Presidents, CEOs, Top-Level
Management, Job Shop Owners,
Manufacturing Engineers, and Product
Design/R&D personnel.
 •  More than 85% of attendees are Job  
Shop/Contract Manufacturers, OEMs
and Suppliers.
 •  Capital equipment budgets range from  
up to $20,000 to over $5,000,000.
Reserve Booth Space
If you would like to find out more about how
to showcase your company’s complete
product line and demonstrate your technical
expertise to top-level decision makers at the
FABTECH International & AWS Welding
Show, including METALFORM, call 800-432-
2832 or email information@fmafabtech.com

The FaBTEcH® international & aWS Welding Show, including mETaLForm, is cosponsored by
the Fabricators & manufacturers association, international (Fma), Society of manufacturing
Engineers (SmE), american Welding Society (aWS), Precision metalforming association (Pma),
and is supported by industry partners, the national association of manufacturers (nam) and the
association for manufacturing Technology (amT).
If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 800-432-2832.
Visit fabtechexpo.com for more details.
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“i just wanted to thank you for another great year that my daughter had at your camp.
She loved working with all the tools and machines to create different projects. i’m a
single mom and this camp is not only good for my daughter’s mechanical/engineering
abilities, but it’s also helpful toward my finances, since it’s free.”
—Mary Mobijohn, parent of summer manufacturing camp attendee at
Girls Get S.M.A.R.T. (Summer Manufacturing and Robotics Training)
Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Education Center, New Paltz, N.Y.
 Camps For Kids Post-Secondary Scholarships

Did your city make the list? Scholarships of up to $5,000 from Nuts,
Bolts & Thingamajigs help college and trade
Adrian, Mich. Portland, Ore.
school students learn to weld, operate press
Asheville, N.C. Rock Hill, S.C. brakes, and become engineers. Provide a
Bay City, Mich. Rockford, Ill. scholarship through your gift to NBT—
Danville, Va. San Luis Obispo, Calif. and be a hero in your industry!
Dallas, Texas South Park, Pa.
“I’m grateful to be the recipient of a
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North Charleston, S.C. Van Nuys, Calif. degree, and this will offset some of my
Oklahoma City, Okla. Visalia, Calif. costs. Once again, I’d like to express my
Orlando, Fla. thanks for this generous gift.”
—Megan Feil
Grants from Nuts, Bolt & ThingamajigsSM
“When I found out I’d received the
helped organizers in these towns run scholarship I felt like the people on those
manufacturing summer camps this year that commercials who’ve won the lottery. I
turned their teens on to tinkering. Contact a was bouncing around the house and
nonprofit or a technical school in your area couldn’t wait to tell my family the
and encourage them to apply at amazing news!”
NutsAndBoltsFoundation.org/Grants.
—Lauren Hockin, engineering student at
Add your city to the list—and be a hero in The University of Western Ontario and
your community! officer in Engineers Without Borders

Be a hero!
Make your individual or corporate gift securely at NutsAndBoltsFoundation.org
or call toll-free 888-394-4362.
Volunteer your time: Join a committee to review grant or scholarship applications.

If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700.

Visit NutsAndBoltsFoundation.org for more details.
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