Register today for a two-day event, November 5 & 6, focused on blacksmithing. John McLellan of McLellan Blacksmithing will teach metal industry peers about the following aspects of blacksmithing:
- How to run a coal fire
- Creating scroll ends
- Tempering and more!
Registration is $250 for NOMMA members and $450 for non-members. More details are available on the website at https://www.nomma.org/page/nefprofall2021. To register now, visit https://www.nomma.org/event/NEFProNov.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. If you are interested, please email nef@nomma.org.
As a NOMMA/NEF sponsored event, all event participants are expected to follow CDC recommendations and state and local guidelines in place at the time of the event.
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Members have exclusive access to resources at their convenience when they log into the NOMMA website. Log into your member portal to check out our new Railing Layouts video.
This session, presented by Peter Way of Angelo & Son Iron Works, will go over how to measure, layout, and fabricate Step and Level picket railings.
To access the video, you will need to login to your member portal and select “Fabricating” under the “Education” menu.
To view more featured online resources, visit https://www.nomma.org/page/OnDemand.
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NOMMA members can submit their projects in the Ernest Wiemann Top Job competition. Compete for awards in 17 categories in this peer judged contest. If you and another member worked together on a project, you and your partner can get recognized for your collaborative work as a “joint venture.”
Updates for Top Job:
- A printed magazine of all the 2022 Top Job entries is being created for distribution at METALfab 2022.
- The publication will be used to assist with onsite voting.
- It will also be mailed and emailed to the membership for those not in attendance.
The changes will require an entry deadline of Wednesday, December 1, 2021.
Because of the earlier submission deadline, there is one set of entry fees of $90 per submission and $140 per joint venture. Projects must be work that has been completed within the last two years. A maximum of 5 submissions is allowed, and companies cannot submit more than 1 entry in a category.
To view Top Job Contest rules and more, visit www.nomma.org/page/topjob.
To submit an entry to 2022 Top Job, visit www.nomma.org/page/topjob.
Any updates and announcements will be available at https://www.nomma.org/page/topjob.
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 Are you interested in attending METALfab 2022, but concerned about the cost? The Todd Kinnikin Memorial METALfab Scholarship, which honors the memory of industry colleague Kinnikin, will provide a reimbursement of up to $1,000 to the recipient to attend METALfab.
Applicants must be owners or employees of NOMMA member companies engaged in the fabrication of ornamental and miscellaneous metals.
If selected, the recipient agrees to provide a brief written statement of the value of the experience following the conclusion of the event.
To review the criteria and download the application, visit https://www.nomma.org/page/scholarship. Applications are due on or before January 10.
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Expand your network of metal industry professionals that have an interest in blacksmithing by considering a NEF PRO sponsorship. Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $1,000, there is something for every budget. If you want a more customized package, please contact staff to develop a sponsorship package that is right for you.
Visit https://www.nomma.org/page/nefprofall2021 to view sponsorship opportunities. Contact staff at 888-516-8585 or nef@nomma.org with questions or to customize a package.
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NOMMA is pleased to announce that a 24” x 36” poster of the newly revised joint finishes guide is now available for purchase in the online store.
This is a great resource to hang in your shop!
Pricing:
$75 for members
$90 for nonmembers
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A live and silent auction will be hosted by NEF at 2022 METALfab. All money raised will support NEF’s mission to provide excellent education for the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry.
Please consider donating:
- A fabricated item
- Purchased tool
- Welding supplies
- A gift certificate
Mobile bidding will be available for the silent auction. We are requesting that you submit your donation form and photos early, preferably by January 7, 2022, to allow us to open the auction preview early. To get more information on donation ideas, deadlines, and to download the donation form, please visit www.nomma.org/page/NEFAuction.
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 The Upper Midwest Chapter is hosting a chapter meeting. Please RSVP for the meeting by logging into your NOMMA profile and clicking on the calendar event where it will prompt you to “RSVP for this event.”
When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00am CT/10:00am ET
Where: Upright Iron Works
1941 N Woodlawn Ave
Griffith, IN 46319
To view additional details and RSVP please visit https://www.nomma.org/event/uppermidwestchaptermeetingoct.
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Introduce an industry peer to NOMMA through a NOMMA membership. Provide fellow fabricators or industry partners with a gift that could grow their community while growing NOMMA.
The Gift of Membership includes:
- Discount to the annual conference and tradeshow
- Expanding your network
- Discounts on supplies and products
- Education opportunities
To download the Gift of Membership form, please click here.
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NOMMA President, Tony Martinez, joined facilitators, Eric Cuper and Lory Wells, in a discussion about the state of the association and upcoming events.
The full recording is available on the NOMMA website under the Events menu. Members must log in to access the recording. If you have comments or feedback, please send them to info@nomma.org.
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There are a variety of resources available to members. One great offering is the education pieces that can be found on the NOMMA website. To utilize these resources, you will need to sign into your profile.
Once logged in, look under the Education tab to find topics such as Metalworking Basics, Blacksmithing, Fabricating, and more. In these categories you will also find tools such as templates and guides that are available for download.
If there is a topic you think would be a great addition, please email info@nomma.org.
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NOMMA's Member Savings Program connects you and your company to a wide variety of discounts to help reduce your operating and business expenses. It's free to enroll, and it can save your company thousands of dollars each year.
MSP works with a wide variety of national name brand programs, including:
Contact a savings consultant for further details:
844-346-3746
hello@savings4members.com
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.
Gold: Wiemann Metalcraft
Title of Entry: Architectural Bronze Railings
Materials: Architectural bronze, stainless steel cable
Finish: Architectural bronze with lacquer finish
Total Labor Hours: 1600
Wiemann Metalcraft was commissioned to fabricate this one-of-a-kind 234 LF of railing for a historical building under renovation in Dallas,TX.
The railing is fabricated from architectural bronze with stainless steel cable accents. It includes a custom bronze grab rail, as well as 62 posts – 35 of which have anchor plates welded at the base.
The resulting railing was worth all of the 1600 hours of dedication and hard work that went into turning the design into reality.
Wiemann Metalcraft has earned wide acclaim for its superior ornamental metal fabrication capabilities. The company's quality and integrity is evident in each project, and this award-winning railing is no exception.
To learn more about Wiemann Metalcraft, and to view more of the company's signature work, visit https://wmcraft.com.
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Reuters
This Monday, aluminum prices hit $3,000 a tonne for the first time in about 13 years. The increase is attributed largely to output restrictions in China (aluminum's biggest producer), fuelled by anxiety that supplies of the material will run short. So far this year, the price of aluminum used in packaging and construction has climbed 50%.
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Crain's Chicago Business
Fabtech, a leading fabricating and metal forming convention, returns this week to McCormick Place after a year off in 2020. Despite sky-high prices for aluminum and steel, local metal shops interviewed by Crain's are reporting strong business. And those attending the convention are eager to dive into the latest industry innovations, particularly automation tech.
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NOMMA is pleased to welcome the following new members into the association family.
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NOMMA extends its thanks to the following members who have recently renewed.
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