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National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association

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We can’t wait to see you in New Orleans for METALfab 2022, February 15-18. METALfab is a great way to see the latest trends and equipment while interacting with exhibitors on the show floor, engage with education sessions to expand your knowledge and strengthen your business, and network with peers from across the nation and abroad throughout the event.


Check out the METALfab schedule to plan your trip. A great education lineup is planned for 2022, featuring technical and business-related sessions. We encourage you to register your employees to attend as well.


Similar to previous years, attendees must register prior to booking their hotel. Once you complete your METALfab registration, the hotel information will be provided in the confirmation email.


Your health and safety are very important to us. We encourage everyone to stay up to date with local health and safety guidelines by visiting the METALfab website. Please contact NOMMA staff at 888-516-8585 or info@nomma.org with questions.


Register for METALfab.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=706064&issueID=76801 to view the full article online.

 
 
   

METALfab, NOMMA’s annual conference and tradeshow, offers a unique opportunity for an individual to network with peers, gain valuable knowledge through education sessions, and engage with industry exhibitors over the span of four days. The Todd Kinnikin Memorial METALfab Scholarship provides a reimbursement of up to $1,500 to the scholarship recipient to attend METALfab 2022 in New Orleans February 15-18.


NOMMA members, both owners and employees, who engage in the fabrication of ornamental and miscellaneous metals, are eligible to submit an application for the Todd Kinnikin Memorial METALfab Scholarship. To apply, each individual must complete the application form with a signed agreement and provide a statement explaining the anticipated benefits the applicant will receive from attending METALfab. The deadline to apply is Monday, January 10, 2022.


Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=706069&issueID=76801 to view the full article online.

 
 
   

NEF is hosting a live and silent auction at METALfab 2022. All money raised will support NEF’s mission to provide excellent education for the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry.


Please consider donating:



  • A fabricated item

  • A purchased tool

  • Welding supplies

  • A gift certificate


All donors are required to fill out the auction donation form. The donation form and photo of the item must be submitted no later than January 7, 2022. Please send completed forms and photos to nef@nomma.org.


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=706070&issueID=76801 to view the full article online.

 
The NOMMA office will be closed December 23rd through 25th for the Christmas holiday. The office will also be closed December 31st and January 1st for the New Year’s holiday. We will respond to any communication upon our return to the office.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=706086&issueID=76801 to view the full article online.

 
 
   

The newly revised NOMMA Voluntary Joint Finishes Guide 2.1 is now available for purchase as a printed booklet. The 8.5" x 11" full-color, semi-glossy booklet features welded joints that were fabricated, professionally photographed in high resolution, and put together in a user-friendly format.


The guide includes square tube, pipe or round tube, and square and rectangular bars. A new addition to this guide is a complete set of photographs of the joints prior to priming. These can be used as examples for the fabricating welder as well as a selling point to a client.


Purchase your brochure today. Want to purchase a bundle? Contact the staff at 888-516-8585 or info@nomma.org.


Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=706067&issueID=76801 to view the full article online.

 
 
   

Start off the New Year by attending the Upper Midwest Chapter Meeting on January 15th.


When: Saturday, January 15th at 9:00am CT
Where: MDO Welding
Address:
1120 Atlantic Drive
West Chicago, IL 60185


For more information and to RSVP please visit:
https://www.nomma.org/event/uppermidwestmeetingjan.


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The NOMMA bank informed us that it is no longer accepting checks made out to an acronym. We will not be able to process checks made out to “NOMMA” or “NEF.” Please make sure to share this update with your accounting teams.


Please make all checks out to:


National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association
NOMMA Education Foundation


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Member News
 
   

November Roundtable


Facilitators, Eric Cuper and Lory Wells, joined fellow NOMMA members to discuss how their businesses are adapting to supply chain shortages. Members discussed decisions of staying loyal to vendors, but having to use new vendors to get required supplies. The attendees shared how the material increases have impacted payment structures, and what the impact would be if these increases are permanent.


December Roundtable


Guest speaker Nicholas Gihl presented to attendees the history of steel prices. Facilitators, Eric Cuper and Lory Wells, and fellow NOMMA members discussed the current issues and changes that are occurring with steel supplies.


The full recording of each month's Roundtable is available on the NOMMA website under the Events menu. Members must log in to access the recording. If you have comments or feedback, please send them to info@nomma.org.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=706079&issueID=76801 to view the full article online.

 
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OSHA is extending the comment period on two initiatives to protect the safety and health of workers. These extensions will allow more time for input from the public.


The comment period for the Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing has been extended to January 19, 2022.


The comment period for the consideration of a standard to prevent heat injury and illness in outdoor and indoor work settings has been extended to January 26, 2022.

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NOMMA is pleased to welcome the following new members into the association family.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nom-nwl/pdf/New_Members_November_2021.pdf to view the full article online.

 
NOMMA extends its thanks to the following members who have recently renewed.
See Renewing Members.

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