NOMMA News & Events
Gather your fellow Harry Potter fans and plan to attend The Fantastical Festival at the Metal Museum on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will be guided through the magic of metal in the wizarding world, with plenty of free-with-admission activities for the whole family to enjoy. Embark on a wizard-y game of I-Spy, use your trusty Marauder's Map to solve riddles on the museum grounds, and more. Plus, register for Make Your Own workshops and Create & Take activities. View the event page to learn more. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=567783&issueID=63220 to view the full article online.
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Make plans to attend Curved Railings: From Field to Fabrication. Pinpoint Solutions’ Terry Barrett and MDO Welding & Fabrication’s Matt Olseng will lead this exclusive, hands-on workshop. Class size is limited to 30 participants, so don’t wait to register.
• Discover field measuring techniques and success tips from experts.
• Learn how to transform measurements into shop drawings, and then get the project off the paper and into a physical form.
• View live instructional demonstrations on curved rail fabrication.
• Tour the shop: Living Design Studios (just outside of Denver, CO). A big thank you to our host, Jonathan Falk, Living Design Studios, Inc. Visit https://www.nomma.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1240717&group= to view the full article online.
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Member News
Tariffs: How Do They Affect Us and the Industry? Some American companies raised prices so high after tariffs were announced that the Chinese prices weren’t so bad. Other companies had to rethink their strategies: a large Taiwanese company restarted a mill in Arkansas, which gave it an exemption from the tariffs. There are certain trade partners now coming into compliance with previously uninformed trade deals that have been helpful to America. This is the first time that tariffs have been this political, and they are proving detrimental for the American consumer. But as tempting as it may be, don't rush to hit the panic button. Remember that it's important and valuable to stay educated within our industry. Understanding your company's needs will give you the tools you require to contend with the tariff challenge. Visit https://www.nomma.org/roundtable to view the full article online.
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NOMMA was deeply saddened to lose several extraordinary members this spring. Michael Mittler and Bob Cooke will be forever missed and lovingly remembered by their families and friends. As we mourn their passing, we also celebrate their wonderful achievements, both within the metalworking industry and beyond, and are grateful that we had the chance to know them.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=570762&issueID=63220 to view the full article online.
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The famous blacksmith shop next to the Heritage Museum of Orange County burned down on July 4, and the shop is noted as "closed indefinitely due to fire." Fortunately, no one was hurt, and the museum's historical materials were also unharmed.The Orange County Blacksmith Guild, which offered regular classes and hosted about 18,000 students each year at the shop, is temporarily out of business. But there are plans to rebuild: with the support of the Heritage Museum, the community, and the statewide blacksmith organization, fundraising is already in full swing. More information is available online at heritagemuseumoc.org.
Visit https://ocweekly.com/fire-destroys-oc-heritage-museum-blacksmith-shop/ to view the full article online.
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A new exhibit at the Smithsonian museum titled “Striking Iron: The Art of African Blacksmiths" dives into the history of blacksmithing on the African continent, and details the forging methods that in many cases predate Western blacksmithing practices. Highly renowned blacksmith, sculptor and MacArthur Fellow Tom Joyce spearheaded the project, which took years to complete.The exhibit encompasses 225 objects from 49 separate collections, and features 100 ethnic groups from 19 different African countries.
Visit https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/how-blacksmiths-forged-powerful-status-across-continent-africa-180972065/ to view the full article online.
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Earthquakes are a regular threat for many U.S. fabricators and other industry professionals. In addition to the concern over personal safety, there is also the matter of determining whether buildings are stable after the event. New technology available can be a valuable asset for evaluating potential damage. For example, some systems utilize sensors installed throughout a structure to pull reports on seismic activity and assess risk and potential damage. Although companies would still do well to invest in an expert structural engineer, these tools can be a good place to start.
Visit https://www.constructiondive.com/news/using-tech-to-predict-earthquake-damage/558484/ to view the full article online.
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The IRS has released a mid-year article with tips on how to prepare for next year's tax season. Points covered include tax credits and deductions from activities such as parttime jobs, home purchases, and volunteering; potential deductions for summer day camp costs; and correctly reporting worker classifications. Taxpayers can also sign up for the IRS Tax TIps email service and find further information online at: www.IRS.gov.
Visit https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/have-a-sunnier-tax-season-with-these-summertime-irs-tax-tips to view the full article online.
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