Register today for a two-day event, November 5 & 6, focused on blacksmithing. John McLellan of McLellan Blacksmithing will teach metal industry peers about the following aspects of blacksmithing:
Registration is $250 for NOMMA members and $450 for non-members. More details are available on the website at https://www.nomma.org/page/nefprofall2021. To register now, visit https://www.nomma.org/event/NEFProNov. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. If you are interested, please email nef@nomma.org. As a NOMMA/NEF sponsored event, all event participants are expected to follow CDC recommendations and state and local guidelines in place at the time of the event. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=693373&issueID=76798 to view the full article online.
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NOMMA members can submit their projects in the Ernest Wiemann Top Job competition. Compete for awards in 17 categories in this peer judged contest. If you and another member worked together on a project, you and your partner can get recognized for your collaborative work as a “joint venture.” Updates for Top Job:
The changes will require an entry deadline of Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Because of the earlier submission deadline, there is one set of entry fees of $90 per submission and $140 per joint venture. Projects must be work that has been completed within the last two years. A maximum of 5 submissions is allowed, and companies cannot submit more than 1 entry in a category. To view Top Job Contest rules and more, visit www.nomma.org/page/topjob. To submit an entry to 2022 Top Job, visit www.nomma.org/page/topjob. Any updates and announcements will be available at https://www.nomma.org/page/topjob. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=693395&issueID=76798 to view the full article online.
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Expand your network of metal industry professionals that have an interest in blacksmithing by considering a NEF PRO sponsorship. Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $1,000, there is something for every budget. If you want a more customized package, please contact staff to develop a sponsorship package that is right for you. Visit https://www.nomma.org/page/nefprofall2021 to view sponsorship opportunities. Contact staff at 888-516-8585 or nef@nomma.org with questions or to customize a package. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=693400&issueID=76798 to view the full article online.
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A live and silent auction will be hosted by NEF 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:
Mobile bidding will be available for the silent auction. We are requesting that you submit your donation form and photos early, preferably by January 7, 2022, to allow us to open the auction preview early. To get more information on donation ideas, deadlines, and to download the donation form, please visit www.nomma.org/page/NEFAuction. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=693407&issueID=76798 to view the full article online.
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The Upper Midwest Chapter is hosting a chapter meeting. Please RSVP for the meeting by logging into your NOMMA profile and clicking on the calendar event where it will prompt you to “RSVP for this event.” When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00am CT/10:00am ET Where: Upright Iron Works 1941 N Woodlawn Ave Griffith, IN 46319 To view additional details and RSVP please visit https://www.nomma.org/event/uppermidwestchaptermeetingoct. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=693410&issueID=76798 to view the full article online.
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Introduce an industry peer to NOMMA through a NOMMA membership. Provide fellow fabricators or industry partners with a gift that could grow their community while growing NOMMA. The Gift of Membership includes:
To download the Gift of Membership form, please click here. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=693403&issueID=76798 to view the full article online.
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Gold: Wiemann Metalcraft Title of Entry: Architectural Bronze Railings Materials: Architectural bronze, stainless steel cable Finish: Architectural bronze with lacquer finish Total Labor Hours: 1600 Wiemann Metalcraft was commissioned to fabricate this one-of-a-kind 234 LF of railing for a historical building under renovation in Dallas,TX. The railing is fabricated from architectural bronze with stainless steel cable accents. It includes a custom bronze grab rail, as well as 62 posts – 35 of which have anchor plates welded at the base. The resulting railing was worth all of the 1600 hours of dedication and hard work that went into turning the design into reality. Wiemann Metalcraft has earned wide acclaim for its superior ornamental metal fabrication capabilities. The company's quality and integrity is evident in each project, and this award-winning railing is no exception. To learn more about Wiemann Metalcraft, and to view more of the company's signature work, visit https://wmcraft.com.
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Reuters
This Monday, aluminum prices hit $3,000 a tonne for the first time in about 13 years. The increase is attributed largely to output restrictions in China (aluminum's biggest producer), fuelled by anxiety that supplies of the material will run short. So far this year, the price of aluminum used in packaging and construction has climbed 50%. Visit https://www.reuters.com/article/global-metals/metals-soaring-aluminium-hits-3000-for-first-time-since-2008-idUSL1N2QF0PY to view the full article online. |
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Crain's Chicago Business Fabtech, a leading fabricating and metal forming convention, returns this week to McCormick Place after a year off in 2020. Despite sky-high prices for aluminum and steel, local metal shops interviewed by Crain's are reporting strong business. And those attending the convention are eager to dive into the latest industry innovations, particularly automation tech.
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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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