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NOMMA is excited to welcome attendees, exhibitors, speakers, and sponsors to METALfab 2022. We are committed to protecting your health and safety by creating an event experience where everyone can safely and effectively learn, conduct business, and network—through these health and safety measures. We have a few updates to share. Beginning Wednesday, January 12, masks will be MANDATORY indoors in all venues, hotels, restaurants, bars regardless of vaccination status. Also, beginning Tuesday, February 1, the city of New Orleans will require everyone age 5+ to have proof of two doses of a COVID vaccine (except those who have received one dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine). Proof is original, digital photograph, or photocopy of your CDC Vaccination Card (both sides) or an official vaccine record issued by your home state, a foreign nation, or the World Health Organization (WHO). OR Negative PCR or antigen test results – either physical or digital - within past 72 hours. At home tests are NOT acceptable. PLEASE NOTE: You will have to retest every 72 hours. Please see here for the latest on where you can get tested, and here for where you can get vaccinated locally in New Orleans. Two locations are also offering same-day PCR test results: Gulf Coast Labs and Urgent Care. Please plan accordingly. AFA and NOMMA will be offering on-site testing at the convention center for $60. Test is a PCR test and will take no more than 20 minutes to complete. We have additional details and frequently asked questions on our website. If you have questions, please contact staff at 888-516-8585 or METALfab@nomma.org.
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 NEF is hosting 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
All donors are required to fill out the auction donation form. The donation form and photo of the item must be submitted no later than January 21, 2022. Please send completed forms and photos to nef@nomma.org.
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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Now is the best time to get registered for METALfab 2022 in New Orleans. We have a great event planned, which will kick off with a variety of technical and business-related education sessions on Tuesday, February 15. Check out all the sessions and descriptions on our website.
You also won’t want to miss visiting with exhibitors and sponsors on the tradeshow floor. Enjoy connecting with vendors, learning the latest trends, and seeing the newest technologies. Visit the show floor plan and start making a list of which exhibitors you to plan to visit.
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The Top Job entries are in and now it is time for you to vote for your favorite projects! We will offer online and in-person voting this year, but remember, each company can only submit one vote. In person voting will take place in the NOMMA booth (#733) at METALfab.
Online Top Job voting will begin on Monday, January 24 at 11:00 am ET/10:00 am CT and will conclude on Wednesday, February 2 at 11:59 pm CT. The online voting instructions and voting link will be sent prior to voting opening to the primary contact on your account. In person voting will take place in the NOMMA booth (#733) at METALfab. If you want the email to go to another contact in your company, or have any questions, please reach out to bridget@nomma.org.
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The METALfab Headquarter Hotel, the Marriott Warehouse Arts District, is SOLD OUT! If you are needing a hotel room in New Orleans, please book in one of the other official FENCETECH/METALfab hotels: https://www.americanfenceassociation.com/fencetech/hotels/
AFA and NOMMA must guarantee a certain number of hotel rooms in order to hold FENCETCH/METALfab each year. Booking at one of the official FENCETECH/METALfab hotels helps AFA and NOMMA avoid costly penalties and keep your costs down.
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We're counting down the days until METALfab 2022! If you are participating in either the silent or live auction, you can now register as a bidder through the mobile bidding app.
Visit https://nef.home.qtego.net, click “Register,” and enter the requested contact, credit card and mobile phone information. By registering now, you will be ready to bid during the auctions and will have access to preview the items ahead of time.
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Together we can grow the NOMMA community. Increasing the network will maximize the number of industry peers who can share their knowledge and expertise. If you know someone that would be a good fit for NOMMA provide their contact information and let NOMMA staff do the rest!
How to Submit the Contact Information:
Step 1: Visit Hit Record Breaking Numbers
Step 2: Fill out the contact form that asks for the information of the organization(s) that you think would benefit from being a NOMMA member*
Step 3: NOMMA staff will reach out to those individuals
Step 4: Watch the NOMMA Membership grow
*Members can add the organization individually or use the Upload File option where you can upload an excel, word document, or other file type with the contact information.
Record Breaking Numbers Form
Please reach out to the NOMMA staff at info@nomma.org with any questions.
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The Newly Revised Joint Finishes Guide Brochure is now available for purchase in the NOMMA Online Store. The 8.5" x 11" full-color, semi-glossy booklet features welded joints that were fabricated, professionally photographed in high resolution, and put together in a user-friendly format.
The brochure is available to members for $20 and non-members for $25. Interested in purchasing a small bundle? Contact NOMMA staff for pricing at 888-516-8585 or info@nomma.org.
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NOMMA members have access to digital NOMMA membership badges. The badges can be added to your website, email signature, and social media pages. There are badges available for each specific membership type. The 2022 badges have been added to the NOMMA website so we recommend that organizations download the updated version.
For access to the badges, sign into your NOMMA account. Select “For Members Only” under the Member Center, and scroll to the bottom. You will click on a box that says “NOMMA Logo.” That page will have the badges, NOMMA logos, and Download Guide.
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Facilitators Eric Cuper and Lory Wells were joined by NOMMA member Kendall Shrock of Shrock Fabrication to discuss cutting. Kendall shared his experience on material choices for plasma/laser/waterjet cutting. Kendall shared solutions to cutting problems that NOMMA members have experienced. Kendall took a brief tour through his shop showcasing their cutting equipment.
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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Cold weather is here and, if stats are correct, 25% of vehicle batteries won't make it through the winter.
Luckily, NOMMA's Member Savings Program is here to help. Be sure your business's cars and trucks are protected from the cold by having your vehicle fleet's batteries tested for free with your Batteries Plus MSP Business Account agreement.
Get in touch with your account rep for more information.
 New Year, New You, New ProfitsNOMMA MSP can help you save up to 55% for your business and personal needs.Get started on your new years resolutions by visiting your Hewlett Packard One Stop Shop Savings Page.
See what your Member Savings Program can do for you and your business! 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: Crystal Metalworks
Title of Entry: Academic Research Building Monumental Stairs
Materials: Carbon steel plate, HSS tube, angle, glass, SS pipe, LED lighting
Finish: Matte white; high performance epoxy paint
Total Labor Hours: 8,000
This stunning Monumental Stair project consists of two curved, freestanding cantilevered stairways, stacked to give the appearance of a 24-foot diameter double helix. Emerald Ironworks worked jointly with the architect to keep the desired open aesthetic look while maintaining the structural integrity required. The main stringers are fabricated from 2" x 24" steel plates with a side-mounted steel glazing shoe to hold the 3/4" laminated glass guardrail.
Integration of the custom glazing shoes and handrail posts created separate panels for the design to hold the glass. The handrail is stainless-steel pipe with LED lighting.
Emerald Ironworks faced the large challenge of blending the design intent of the stair with the structural attachments of the building structure. The landings needed to give the appearance of wrapping curved structural members with continuous glazing shoes, but the supporting structure had to be elegantly hidden in the structural soffits under the landings at each floor connection. They succeeded, and the beautiful results speak for themselves.
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Business Insider
The IRS is warning filers of a particularly difficult tax season ahead, with delays anticipated for refunds.
Due to pandemic-related hurdles, including office closures and budget cuts, the IRS is still bogged down with last year's tax returns. The earlier you can file, the better - and this year, you can file as early as January 24th.
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig is advising that filing taxes electronically with direct deposit can help you get your return more quickly. Filers have multiple options for completing this year's taxes; tax software is always an option, and the IRS also offers a Free File Program on its website.
This year's tax filing deadline is April 18.
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NOMMA is pleased to welcome the following new members into the association family.
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