Save the date and plan to join us for METALfab and FENCETECH 2024. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to network with your industry peers while participating in education, the exhibits floor and special events. Plus, Nashville provides an exciting backdrop offering a variety of music venues and restaurants to explore during non-show hours.
Event Dates: Jan. 23-26, 2024
Exhibit Dates: Jan. 24-26, 2024
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What drives your decision on whether to attend METALfab each year? We want to know! Please complete our brief survey, which should take less than five minutes.
Your input will be valuable in our decision making. Thank you in advance for sharing your feedback.
TAKE THE SURVEY
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The NOMMA Education Foundation’s (NEF) Live Auction is back by popular demand! NEF is excited to announce that it will host the Live Auction in Nashville January 23-26 at METALfab 2024. The spirit of competition is back!
We need your help finding live auction items to make the live auction a success and a successful fundraiser. To learn more and get complete details, please see the link below.
LIVE AUCTION
If you have any questions, please contact staff at (888) 516-8585 or nef@nomma.org.
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NOMMA is committed to delivering outstanding education at METALfab. Sessions can vary from business-related topics to more technical topics. The deadline has been extended to Thursday, July 27.
If you have an idea for a session that can benefit the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry, submit a proposal today!
LEARN MORE
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We have a great incentive if you are reading this newsletter and still need to join NOMMA! We’ve put together an online class on code compliance, avoiding project flaws and how changes to local codes can affect your business.
This online class, taught by Tom Zuzik, recaps common project flaws and mistakes that fabricators need to look into and notice on daily projects. It also teaches them what changes they need to be aware of locally with new code adoptions. Get access to the class for free when you join NOMMA today. But hurry! This special is only available through August 31.
JOIN TODAY
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NOMMA Members: Did you know the NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF) will award up to $10,000 in grants annually through the Education Resource Program?
We want to invite you to take advantage of this educational opportunity.
Chapters/Groups may apply annually to NEF for an Education Resource Program grant based on the financial need and scope of the educational event. If no chapters exist in an area and two or more NOMMA member shops want to work together to host a presentation, they may also apply for a grant.
Grants may be used for educational programming, such as:
- Presenter expenses for travel, lodging, shipping of special equipment for the education session, unique supplies or tooling needed by the presenter for presentation.
- Room rental and other meeting expenses on a case-by-case basis.
- Grants cannot be used for: Entertainment, Food or Beverage
To apply for a grant, submit your request at least 30 days prior to the event.
APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/NOMMA_ApplyforChapterGrant
LEARN MORE HERE: https://bit.ly/NOMMA_NEFGrants
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It’s not too late! The NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF) still has a few of the 65th anniversary commemorative shot glasses available.
You can receive one for free with a $100 donation. Proceeds support programs and services that benefit the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry.
MAKE A DONATION
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This forged-aluminum sculpture represents the yearslong partnership between NOMMA and the American Fence Association (AFA). The sculpture, aptly named Ascend, showcases a bird taking flight, meant to symbolize the potential new heights both businesses are able to reach by joining forces in the industry.
Originally crafted by Jack Klahm and Phil Heermance, Ascend is proudly on display at the AIDI headquarters in Bridgewater, NJ.
Eventually, the sculpture will "migrate" across the country and tell the story of NOMMA and AFA’s ongoing united venture, but for now, AIDI is excited to house Ascend and welcomes visitors to observe the piece and enjoy its significance.
CLICK HERE to read the full story on AIDI's blog.
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Alro Steel has announced an agreement to acquire Heimansohn Steel in Clarksville, Tennessee. Founded in 1896, Heimansohn Steel is a metals service center with processing services that include metal cutting, shearing, drilling, punching and bending.
This purchase will allow Alro to grow its customer base in Tennessee and Kentucky, while providing enhanced product offerings, processing and delivery for cut to order metals.
“We are excited to welcome Heimansohn Steel to the Alro family. This acquisition will benefit our customers with expanded inventories of metals and plastics plus additional processing capabilities," said Randy Glick, CEO, Alro Steel.
Read the full press release here.
Information and photo courtesy of Alro Steel, www.alro.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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Gold: LMC-HB Corp
Title of Entry: Wrought Iron Railing
Material: Wrought iron
Finish: Light forged texture iron with a blackened patina finish
Total Labor Hours:2130
This breathtaking Wrought Iron Railing is the creation of LMC-HB Corp – a company known for its prowess in artistic ironwork, decorative metalwork and architectural bronze.
The sweeping railing is approximately 50 feet long and is composed of, in order:
- One first flight of 13 winder treads
- One landing
- Another flight of 13 winder treads
- A long straight landing terminating with a long curved section.
The railing consists of a series of forged wrough-iron entrala motifs featuring authentic half-iron connections and traditional riveting assembly. It is topped with a stunning oak handrail with French polish.
To learn more about LMC-HB Corp and to see more of the company's signature projects, visit www.lmc-hb.com.
Did you miss it?
In the May/June issue of O&MM Fabricator, NOMMA's code expert, Tom Zuzik, discusses the change in the model 2021 IRC from the previous 20-year standard terminology.
CLICK HERE to read this important article.
Access the complete digital archive of the publication any time, anywhere at www.ommfabricator-digital.com.
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Source: Inc.com
According to a recent National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) report, inflation and labor quality tied as the top concerns for owners. The number of jobs added are still subpar. But despite these concerns, there are notable improvements.
The percentage of business owners who said they anticipate conditions to get better over the next six months went up 10 points. And the Small Business Optimism Index hit its highest numbers of the year to date in June. Read more...
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Source: Industry Week
Ransomware continues to be among the most popular and profitable forms of cyberattack, and the manufacturing industry is one of the top targets.
Manufacturers tend to pay when attacked because they know that even a small breach can wreak havoc on everything from production to distribution.
Additionally, some manufacturing companies aren't taking cybersecurity seriously enough, which leaves them vulnerable.
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A potential UPS strike could greatly impact your business on inbound and outgoing small parcel and LTL shipments. A recent NPR article states that negotiation talks stalled last week, increasing the odds of a strike in early August.
It is recommended that businesses start shipping with other carriers now. The NOMMA Member Savings Program offers heavily discounted FedEx rates through Partnership, our Third Party Logistics Provider (3PL).
VIEW YOUR FEDEX SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES
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