Alliant, a Member Savings Program partner, will introduce you to their Risk Management Center during a 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, June 5, starting at 1:00pm ET / 12:00pm CT.

Alliant provides commercial and residential business insurance coverage for the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry. The Risk Management Center is a complimentary benefit to Alliant customers and enables companies to access a best-practices safety library, meet OSHA hazard communication requirements, and more.

Risk management is important to keep your costs low. Whether you are a current Alliant customer or not, you should register to learn more about the Risk Management Center.

The NOMMA Nominating Committee is seeking volunteer leaders to serve on the NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF) Board of Trustees. NEF is the charitable arm of NOMMA that supports education programs and services for the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry through its fundraising efforts.

Trustees help to develop and execute fundraising activities and oversee the operations of the Foundation. If you enjoy building relationships and making connections, you should consider volunteering for the Board of Trustees. Fundraising experience is preferred, but not required.

Learn more about the time commitment and recommended traits by viewing the job description at www.nomma.org/page/Volunteer. Complete the NEF Volunteer Application using the button below.

The NOMMA Board of Directors is exploring ways to increase value for Industry Partner members, and we want to get your feedback. If you are willing to participate in a 15-minute phone call, please complete a brief form using the button below.

We will follow up with you to find a date and time that works best for your schedule. Your input is extremely important.

We are excited that 23 registrants attended the educational event at Living Design Studios on May 3-4, to learn about contract manufacturing.

The event, sponsored in part by the NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF), featured a panel of industry experts who shared their experiences incorporating contract manufacturing into their own businesses. Additional breakout sessions, a shop tour, and product demonstrations gave attendees an opportunity to get a deeper dive on the material and address their questions.

Check out a few photos from the event!

We are pleased to recognize the members of our Governance Task Force, who helped to review the governance structure and make recommendations to the NOMMA Board of Directors on possible improvements. 

• Peter Zadrozinski, Chair
• Greg Brockman
• Steve Engebregtsen
• Allyn Moseley
• Will Keeler
• Devin Lunden

The Board of Directors will work on implementing the recommendations, which will include revising the bylaws. Thank you for volunteering your time to complete this important task for the organization.

Zekelman Industries will invest up to $120 million to expand the manufacturing capabilities and product offerings of its subsidiary Wheatland Tube in Mississippi County, Arkansas. The new facility will produce inline galvanized steel tube products for Wheatland Tube, which will enable the division to meet increased demand for its high-performing domestically manufactured offering.

Attention all businesses!

Want to elevate your brand visibility? Look no further! Advertise in NOMMA media and stand out out in the ornamental and miscellaneous metalworking industry.

For more information, click the button below.

Federal Register
The U.S. Department of Labor has published a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance officer during an inspection of their workplace. Effective as of May 1, 2024, the final rule clarifies that, consistent with the law, workers may authorize another employee to serve as their representative or select a non-employee.

AP News
On May 14, President Biden imposed major new tariffs on Chinese EVs, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminum and medical equipment.
“American workers can outwork and outcompete anyone as long as the competition is fair,” Biden said, "but for too long, it hasn’t been fair."

According to the latest Sikich Industry Pulse: Manufacturing and Distribution Report, manufacturers
are feeling generally optimistic about their business prospects in the coming months. Key factors of increased positivity include reduced threat of recession, increased customer demand, and fewer labor challenges.

3M
3M has unveiled a new 90,000-square-foot expansion at its facility in Valley, Nebraska. The major investment includes new production lines, equipment and a warehouse.

According to a recent 3M press release, the company partnered with the state of Nebraska through the ImagiNE Nebraska Program, which encourages companies to invest in the state by creating jobs and growing the state and its economy.

Dive into the NOMMA Member Savings Program to capitalize on special deals and discounts!

Batteries Plus

Batteries Plus offers top quality items at very competitive pricing. Here are a few of our favorite member offerings:

• Sealed Lead Acid 12 volt 5AH battery       SLA12-5F   @ $12.54 EA
• Sealed Lead Acid 12 volt 7AH battery       SLA12-7F  @ $13.95 EA
• Sealed Lead Acid 12 volt 9AH battery       SLA12-9F2 @ $21.55 EA

Log in through your NOMMA member portal or register now to start saving.

FedEx & Partnership Discounts

Members can save on both inbound and outbound shipping with FEDEX and many LTL Carriers.

Grab exclusive FedEx discounts, including 45% off FedEx Express and 25% off FedEx Ground and Home Delivery. To get started, just fill out a quick enrollment form to access the discounts.

To learn more about all of the MSP savings available to you as a NOMMA member, click the button below.