Over the last several months your NOMMA staff has delivered regular updates and information related to COVID-19. As states are beginning to re-open and the amount of COVID-related content has lessened, we will cease our weekly email updates, but we will keep the COVID-19 Updates page active so you will continue to have access to the information and resources. We will also continue to deliver relevant NOMMA news and updates directly to your inbox.
Because of your feedback, NOMMA was able to provide valuable training on cash flow, the Payment Protection Program (PPP), and more. One of our priorities is to continue offering relevant educational webinars to help you and your business succeed.
Your NOMMA staff is here, and we are listening. Let us know what your resource and education needs are so we can address those needs. Give us a call at 888-516-8585 or send us an email at info@nomma.org.
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NOMMA members are passionate about what they do and are invested in helping the industry succeed. Help share the value of NOMMA by telling your story of why you are a member and invite your industry colleagues to join.
New members who join by June 30, 2020, can apply 10% off their first year’s membership dues by using promo code IRON10. Be sure they include your name on their application so you get credit for recruiting them.
We have resources to help you start the conversation, including a getting started document as well as links to member benefits and the membership application. Remember, a growing NOMMA membership means greater recognition for the metals industry and more resources for members.
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Are some sales easier to close than others? Do you enjoy working with some prospects, but not others? Do you wonder what makes some clients buy while some choose your competitor?
Learn to make it easy for customers to buy from you using proven behavioral science. Participants will leave with tools and strategies to read others, deliver the message others need in order to make decisions, and get the results they want.
• Introduction to identifying behavioral styles
• Learn how to recognize others’ styles quickly
• Learn to shift your style to get results while still remaining authentic
In addition to the learning objectives above, attendees will also receive an optional online assessment, which will produce a 30+ page personalized report describing your sales and buying style (valued at $230).
Registration is $30 for NOMMA members and $40 for non-members. Register now on our website.
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 Volunteers are the foundation of NOMMA’s success. By providing business resource examples, developing education session content, and recruiting new members, you can make a positive impact on the industry. Consider volunteering on a project that you are passionate about.
NOMMA is working on developing training and education content for the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry. We need you to share your knowledge and expertise to build the curriculum for these education programs. Topics range from stairs and rails to AIA continuing education courses, online strategy, and more.
NOMMA is also seeking volunteers to support our membership committee, code advocacy and education committee, and mentorship program. To learn more about each volunteer opportunity and to complete a short volunteer submission form, please visit www.nomma.org/page/volunteer.
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 The National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) wants to ensure it is delivering the products and services our members need to be successful.
We ask for your participation in this brief survey to tell us what benefits are most important to you and what other programs and services would enhance your membership.
This survey will take approximately 6 minutes to complete. We appreciate you taking time to provide this valuable information. Take the survey here.
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Get registered to learn more about the Member Savings Program (MSP) partners that can help you save, like MSC Industrial Supply and Ace Hardware, as well as our Health Plans and the new 401K MEP Plan from Transamerica. Ask questions and learn how you can save on products and services you already use.
Make plans to join us on Tuesday, June 23, at 3:00pm Eastern / 2:00pm Central / 1:00pm Mountain. Register here.
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The May/June digital edition of O&MM Fabricator magazine is now available! Each issue is archived online so you can easily access all of the industry features, member news, association updates and more, with the click of a mouse.
In this issue:
• Cutting Through the Challenges
• 2020 Ernest Wiemann Top Job winners
• Hot Dip Galvanizing: a Sustainable Solution with Powerful Results
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Gold: The Heirloom Companies
Title of Entry: Copper Kitchen Island Light
Finish Type: Five-step finishing process
Total Labor Hours: 180
Materials: Copper and bronze
After The Heirloom Companies completed several other projects for this residence (including stairs, rails and entry gates), they were given free rein in the design and creation of this one-of-a-kind kitchen island light. Each of the four lights is made of copper, held together by a steel frame. The corners of the lights were all achieved by attaching a large copper wire where the copper corners meet, and attaching a smaller copper wire on each side. Then, a bronze rod was melted to infill between. The finished product is a beautifully textured contrast to the smoothness of the copper.
This same process was used on the bottom of the lights, but rather than using a copper wire, half-inch copper pipe was used. The finish was a five-step process, and the beauty of the lights is a testament to the patience, attention to detail, and fine craftsmanship employed from beginning to end.
To learn more about The Heirloom Companies and view more of its signature projects, visit www.theheirloomcompanies.com.
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"What are you feeling?" This may seem like a simple question at first, but after coping with the last few months, many people struggle to give a coherent answer. The impact of COVID-19 on our health, economy, emotional wellbeing, and daily pattern of life has been significant: in a recent KFF Health Tracking poll, nearly half of all respondents said that the pandemic has had a negative effect on their mental health.
Fortitude and self-control are essential, but it's also important that we make time to assess personal anxieites and fears. Addressing and dealing with these struggles in ourselves will make us stronger leaders and mentors in the workplace.
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As businesses begin to reopen and employees return to work, observing coronavirus safety guidelines is crucial. The Manufacturing Leadership Council recently published a report, "New Operational Practices to Consider in the Time of COVID-19," which offers best practices on how companies in the manufacturing industry can stay open while also staying safe.Topics include facilities and traffic management, team designs and work station layout, leave policies, and returning nonessential workers.
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This has been a challenging time for many. More than ever, the NOMMA MSP is ready to support you, your business and your staff with money saving supplier programs.
MSP Featured Supplier – Batteries Plus Bulbs
 As we continue to do our best to stay safe at home, business owners everywhere are thinking about the days ahead and getting back to work. What will that look like? How will things change? What will it take to ramp up and be ready to have my team back on-site, and to welcome customers again? While you make sure everyone stays safe & healthy, let us help make sure your facility is ready to go.
Let’s start with the basics: Your workplace kitchen and restrooms. With increased attention to appropriate handwashing, you’ll want to ensure your automatic soap and paper towel dispensers are up and running, and that you have an ample supply of backup batteries available to operate them without interruption. Your team and customers alike will feel more confident and stay healthier when they know that you take these things seriously.
Some workplaces will check employees’ temperatures before having them back. If your business is one that does, make sure your thermometer is powered up with a supply of replacement alkaline or coin cell batteries.
You’ll also want to be positive that your facility itself starts out clean and stays clean in the days to come, which means your scrubber/sweeper machinery is powered up and ready to go. Batteries charged and in place, clean and rinsed solution and recovery tanks, new scrubbing brush or pad, squeegee, and scrubbing head skirt.
Speaking of facilities, let’s switch from looking down at the floor to looking upward. Exit signs and emergency lights are an essential part of any emergency safety plan, but they’re so easily overlooked. Make sure yours light up when they’re supposed to by checking that they’re properly powered. If your battery is charged and functional, but you’re still having trouble, you may need a new fixture.
While things are relatively quiet, you might take this time to check on your APC UPS systems. Have you checked the maintenance logs lately to make sure that upkeep is happening and that your batteries are fully powered? Your data, equipment and devices are only as good as the backup system protecting them. Check that yours is operating at its best.
 Finally, take a walk outside. During the daylight hours, check your generator or other backup power system. Double check that those batteries are charged and ready at full power in the event of a summer storm or power outage. That way, you’ll stay up and running and not lose any more time or business. Then, after dark, take some time to do a perimeter walk. Check your business’s outdoor safety, parking lot and landscape lighting. Present your business in its best light, and also maintain a safe environment for your customers or employees and that may be working late shifts.
If you need any assistance - battery testing or even an in-person or virtual site walk - to ensure you have all of your power and lighting needs accounted for, we’re here for you. Set up your account. Already have one - great! Login here.
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