We can’t wait to see you in New Orleans for METALfab 2022 on February 15-18. Registration will open soon. Separate registration announcement emails will be sent to attendees and exhibitors.
You must register before you can book your hotel. Once your registration is complete, you will receive hotel information in your confirmation email.
We have an outstanding show planned for the Big Easy. Check out the schedule to view the list of education sessions, the show floor to see which exhibitors you plan to visit, and what events you want to participate in.
Watch: METALfab 2022 Update (Week of October 18)
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 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!
The registration deadline is this Friday, October 22. Registration is $250 for NOMMA members and $450 for non-members. More details are available on the website at www.nomma.org/page/nefprofall2021. To register now, visit 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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 The 2022 Top Job Contest is open. Members can submit up to 5 projects in the 17 category contest.
The entry deadline is 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.
New This Year: There are a few changes you should be aware of. 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.
To view Top Job Contest rules or to submit your entry, visit www.nomma.org/page/topjob.
Any updates and announcements will be available at www.nomma.org/page/topjob.
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 Are you a NOMMA fabricator member? Are you interested in attending METALfab? If you answered “yes” to both questions, you should consider submitting an application for the Todd Kinnikin Memorial Scholarship.
METALfab is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge by attending education sessions and grow your network by connecting with fellow industry professionals. New this year, the scholarship award is increasing to $1,500. The selected scholarship recipient will be able to submit eligible expenses up to that amount for reimbursement.
METALfab 2022 will take place in New Orleans on February 15-18. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is January 10. To learn more and download the application, visit www.nomma.org/page/scholarship.
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The NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF) is participating in GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement that encourages people to do good. On November 30, consider making a tax-deductible contribution to NEF.
NEF is a 501(c)(3) organization that raises money to fund education programs for the metalworking industry. Your generous contribution will help NEF to grant money to local NOMMA chapters that are offering education sessions for industry professionals. NEF also administers the Todd Kinnikin Memorial Scholarship, which helps to offset expenses for a NOMMA fabricator member to attend METALfab each year.
To learn more, visit www.nomma.org/page/givingtuesday.
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NEF will host a live and silent auction 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 Joint Finishes Poster is a 24” x 26” full-color poster featuring high resolution photos of both painted and primed steel examples of Square Tube, Pipe or Round Tube, and Square and Rectangular Bars. It is made of styrene, a flexible plastic material. This is a great addition to your shop.
Purchase your poster today.
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Andrew Harrison, the founder of Bonfire Consulting, joined facilitators, Eric Cuper and Lory Wells, in this month’s roundtable. Andrew provided information on innovation and how people are the key to innovation. The discussion provided more insight on the type of innovators that individuals may encounter, and how to use innovation to improve the organization.
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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Updating your NOMMA membership profile is a way to improve your connections with fellow members. Members have the capability to upload files, pictures, and links to their profile. This is a great way to showcase the company’s work and be viewed when using the “Find a Fabricator” or "Find an Industry Partner" tool.
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You'll soon have the opportunity to update your company's listing in NOMMA's 2022 Membership Directory & Buyers' Guide.If you've had an address change, phone number change, etc., this is your chance to capture those changes in the directory.
Look for an email next week with information on how to access, review and edit your listing. The information you provide will be used for both the 2022 printed directory and the online directory that will be housed on www.nomma.org.
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NOMMA Member Savings is a FREE member benefit program which can help you and your company save thousands of dollars per year. Through our buying group alliance (made up of over 150 associations) we have been able to negotiate national pricing on many products and services which you are already using. Save on a wide range of products and services, including:
- Fuel
- Shipping
- Office Supplies
- Rental Vehicles
- Credit Card Processing
- Payroll Advisory Services
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: Maynard Studios
Title of Entry: Chesapeake Bay Table
Materials: Steel, bronze and reclaimed oak
Finish: Wirebrushed steel with clear enamel topcoat
Total Labor Hours: 93
Maynard Studios created this striking console table to complement a railing they made several years prior. It works beautifully in tandem with the railing, while also standing on its own merits. The forged steel “sashes” and arch frieze were used to soften the table’s rectilinear shape. The studio's unique design also works with elements in a favorite painting that the client wished to hang on the wall above the table.
Matthew and Karine Maynard are designers, blacksmiths and artists who specialize in hand-forged custom stair rails, furniture and applied design. Their work has been featured and sold internationally, and they are admired as one of the leading architectural artist blacksmiths teams in the world today. To learn more about Maynard Studios, and to view more of the company's signature work, visit www.maynardstudios.com.
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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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