Following the passing of Mike Workman on March 23, the NOMMA Board of Directors approved a slate appointing Peter Zadrozinski to the President-Elect position and Greg Brockman to the Vice President/Treasurer position. Gina Pietrocola, as the President-Elect, immediately assumed the role of President.
President
Gina Pietracola,
D.J.A. Imports |
President-Elect
Peter Zadrozinski,
Classic Metal Craft |
Vice President/Treasurer
Greg Brockman,
Magnum Companies |
Congratulations to our new officers and thank you for your commitment to furthering NOMMA’s mission to help members succeed.
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 We just came off a very successful METALfab in Oklahoma City and are looking forward to our next big event in Nashville, Tennessee! Scheduled January 23-26, 2024 (January 24-26 Exhibits), METALfab 2024 should be one of our best shows ever!
We have just contracted with a new floor plan and exhibitor contracting platform and will be ready to place our 2024 sponsors in two weeks and open the floor to 2023 exhibitors in approximately 4 weeks. Once we have firm dates, we will send out more information.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Jim Hawarden, CEM at (314) 561-6717 or by email at METALfab@nomma.org.
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 The NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF) knows the importance of having access to education in your area. Did you know that NEF offers $10,000 in grants to help chapters and members host education and training?
Grants can be used to cover expenses related to education programming, such as speaker fees and room rentals. If you don’t have a chapter in your area, two NOMMA member companies can apply for a grant to host an educational program.
Learn more about the grants and how to apply by visiting www.nomma.org/page/NEF-grants.
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 To gather feedback on the type of work that NOMMA members are working on, the Code Advocacy Committee has developed a quick survey. Our Code Advocacy Membership Survey wants to find out the type of projects our members are working on (such as elevator enclosure, sky bridges etc.)
The information will help NOMMA gather data on the necessity of pursuing a committee position with the Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, ICC (ASC A117). This survey will only take a couple of minutes to complete.
TAKE THE SURVEY
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 It’s not too late! The NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF) is selling a commemorative metal shot glass to recognize NOMMA’s 65th anniversary. You can purchase yours online.
Proceeds support the work of NEF, which promotes education and training for the next generation of metal fabricators.
PURCHASE NOW
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 We know how much our NOMMA members love the NOMMA Exchange. For those who don’t use it, you may wonder, what is the NOMMA Exchange? It is our popular online community of members exchanging information and ideas on some of their most perplexing problems.
To help educate you better about how to get the most out of the NOMMA Exchange and to answer any questions, we are planning a helpful, how-to webinar. We’re finalizing the details and it should be ready soon.
In the meantime, see this handy flyer to learn more about the NOMMA Exchange. You can also log into the NOMMA EXCHANGE today to start exploring the platform and join the conversation.
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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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 The annual Foundry Invitational & River Exhibition (F.I.R.E.) returns nxet month to the Metal Museum's Foundry. Now in its 7th year, F.I.R.E. is a conference for metal casting artists of all experience levels.
The event will feature instruction from Foundry staff and volunteers, and include access to a variety of pattern and flask materials. There will also be specialized workshops and a pop-up exhibition highlighting the work of conference attendees.
Saturday will feature metal pouring, including aluminum, bronze, and iron, followed by a post-pour dinner.
Learn more and register here.
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Gold: LMC-HB Corp
Title of Entry: Nickel-Silver Main Gate
Material: Hollow stainless steel sub-structure and custom nickel-silver profiles
Finish: Brushed nickel-silver with clear lacquer
Total Labor Hours:2000
This stunning, monumental sliding gate features a motorized door on left side and a fixed grille on the right. The gross weight is approximately 24,000 pounds, with impressive dimensions: 25' wide by 18' 11" for the gate; and 10'3" by 14' for the door and grille.
The gate was so large that it had to be delivered in two parts. With the incredible amount of work involved, including countless steps to craft and finish all the pieces and take time for careful, detailed work, the project required about 2,000 hours to complete.
To learn more about LMC-HB Corp. and to see more of the company's signature projects, visit www.lesmetallierschampenois.com/en/home.
Fast Company
With Tax Day now officially behind us, it's natural to wonder where all that hard-earned money you gave back to the IRS is actually going. We know that tax payments play an important role in keeping the lights on for public services we depend on throughout the year. But how is your money being spent, and what percentage goes where? A new online tool by the nonprofit National Priorities Project can help you answer that question.
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SupplyChainBrain
Market volatility continues to impact the metals industry, propelling the search for new risk management and revenue growth solutions. To help combat the effects of the pandemic, global labor/transportation shortages and international conflicts, innovative supply chain trends are becoming more popular. These include:
- Digital technologies - such as digital marketplaces, AI, and collaborative tools.
- Global trade - growing interest continues, although the trade system is more complex now due to factors such as tariff and trade policy changes and fluctuating currency exchange rates.
- Sustainable business practices - efforts to reduce waste, improve efficiency and employ renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are a few of the top focuses in 2023.
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 Year after year, Alliant Business Insurance continues to be a top MSP benefit for members. Here's a testimonial from one NOMMA member about their experience:
"I wanted to express my gratitude at the level of service I am receiving from Alliant Insurance. More specifically from Andy Stergiou and the NOMMA Insurance Program. Andy was able to provide a comprehensive insurance program, that provided the necessary coverages, for a lower price. Not only have our premiums been decreased by a significant amount with better coverage but the service has been great. Kudos to the NOMMA Board of Directors for starting this program!"
Find Out More
NOMMA's Member Savings Program helps save you and your company thousands of dollars each year. Learn more about all of your MSP benefits here. Contact Mark Schiavone at 303-963-6441 or mark@membersavingsprogram.com with any questions.
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Prospective members who join NOMMA between now and April 30, 2023, will get access to the Collections: Getting Paid on Your Projects training from NOMMA for free!
