NOMMA will have a booth at FABTECH 2019, held at McCormick Place from November 11-14. We’re doubling our presence at the show by sending staff and elevating the booth to make our presence known!
FABTECH is where industry experts come together to find out what's now, new, and next for their profession. Take advantage of networking, cutting-edge exhibits, expert-led educational sessions, and much more. Watch the FABTECH video and visit www.fabtechexpo.com to learn more.
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If you know a budding metalsmith who is over the age of 15, bring them to the Metal Museum for the Metal Museum Foundry event on Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 9-10, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Museum personnel will guide participants through making their own furnace, capable of melting down aluminum and bronze for cast work.
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In the belly of the NOMMA membership the Upper Midwest Chapter held its Fall chapter meeting on October 12, 2019. The chapter meeting was hosted by Foreman Fabricators in St. Louis, MO. As an NEFPRO event had been held nearby the day before, several guest from other parts of the country were able to attend.
As with any chapter meeting, business was conducted - but not with the exclusion of some amazing demos. Demonstrations were presented by Sculpt Nouveau, Architectural Iron Design and CAD software by Mark O’Malley. But the excitement didn’t end there. Milkwaukee Tools along with area distributor, Tonnies Hardware of Albers, IL, discussed new tools and offered great deals to attendees at their booth.
The day wrapped up with Foreman Fabricator employees demonstrating the laser, brake press and polishing equipment utilized in their shop. Anthony Goodings of Wagner Companies explained a few of their glass railing and lighted rail products.
Whether you are in the Upper Midwest area or any other part of the country, it’s important to get involved with your chapter. Connect with people in your area and learn about the latest techniques.
The next UMC meeting will be held on January 25, 2020.
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Alro Steel is pleased to announce the expansion of the St. Louis facility at 3701 Rider Trail S., Earth City, MO 63045. The project added 54,180 square feet of space, bringing the total square footage to 162,450 square feet.
The expansion includes the addition of a new plasma cutting machine and a new bay. Additional racking was also added to allow for expanded inventories of plate, sheet, alloys, stainless, aluminum, and various red metals products. This will allow the St. Louis team to better service customers throughout their region. To learn more about Alro Steel St. Louis, visit their location page.
Gold: Custom Metals Inc.
Title of Entry: Cathedral Doors
Finish Type: Brushed satin; incralac for final protective finish
Total Labor Hours: 520
Process: Restoration, sanding, buffing, finishing
Custom Metals Inc. restored a total of six bronze cathedral doors, which were all heavily corroded due to their location along a busy street, where they were frequently splashed with sludge and salt water by winter traffic. By the time Custom Metals was hired, the client had already hired two previous firms to clean the doors, with less-than-satisfactory results, to say the least.
One of the biggest challenges of the project was the massive weight of the doors, which had to be transported to the shop for proper restoration. The doors were fully disassembled and stripped of old lacquer and corrosion; then, every visible surface was given a brushed satin finish and multiple corrosion-inhibiting clear coats. The jambs and window arches were carefully restored onsite.
To learn more about Custom Metals Inc. and its projects, visit www.custommetals.com.
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Recent reports show that the U.S. and China may be making some progress toward a partial trade deal this fall. The U.S. has delayed a previously scheduled October tariff increase, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin recently noted that China and the U.S. have a "fundamental understanding" on some key issues. However, there is still the possibility of a mid-December rise in tariffs if a deal cannot be reached soon.
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While the construction industry isn't at the very top of the list for businesses affected by fraudulent acts of subcontractors or employees, it is still significantly impacted by fraud each year. In fact, recent reports note that approximately 6% of industry revenue for construction companies is lost each year to fraud.
A full 42% of the cases are due to corruption, including bid-rigging, kickbacks, bribery, and bad under-the-table deals. Reduce your risk of being a victim of fraud by paying attention to these red flags, and following these basic procedures at your company.
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NOMMA's Member Savings Program is one of the many benefits offered to NOMMA members, and helps save you and your company thousands of dollars each year. This program provides connections to many discounts that can help reduce both your operating and business expenses. Enrollment in MSP is free and exclusively offered to NOMMA members.
Featured Savings: FedEx
 Now you can save even more through our special group discount program with FedEx, even if you are already a FedEX customer. Join our partnership program with the AFA: register here, and have your FedEX account number on hand to complete the process.
If you are a NOMMA member and are not currently enrolled in NOMMA's Member Savings Program, contact Mark Schiavone at (303) 963-6050 or mark@membersavingsprogram.com.
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Businesses across industries can fall into a cycle of performing well in a variety of ways, but not truly excelling or leading the pack in one specific area. Specializing in a service lends a strong edge over the competition, but businesses must employ consistent focus to reach that goal.
It may not be possible to predict the industry market or a competitor's next move, but focus is one variable that can be consistently controlled. The following five questions can help you identify your focus and come up with a solid strategy for future growth and increased profit.
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From small business trends and marketing tips to employee management and growth tactics, business blogs are a great way to keep up with the information that will help your company grow. Browse this list to find a few new favorites, and consider setting aside a few minutes a week to catch up on what's new, and pick up some tips.
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