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Metal Fabrication industry

“I’m ashamed to admit that until recently I did not realize all of the resources that FMA provides–even though our company has been a member for eight years! But I can assure you that we’ll lean on you for information, advice, and business opportunities from now on.”

Rob Clark Owner/VP Operations Clark Metal Products Co.an ISO 9001 certified company Blairsville, Penn.

For nearly 40 years, the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International, has been championing the success of the metal processing, forming, and fabricating industry from our home base in Rockford, Ill.

Our objective is to help you achieve success within your own company. We do this in many ways. For example:

� •��Offering�member�companies�programs�that�will�save�them�money.�A�good�example is our cooperative buying program (through Prime Advantage). With a money-back guarantee, your one-time $1,000 sign-up fee can net you tens of thousands in savings on things like steel, packing and shipping supplies, lubricants, MRO supplies, office supplies, computers, and more. When operations cost less, you make more with every sale.

� •��Providing�high-quality,�deep�content�training�delivered�in�whatever�method�fits your company best. Whether public seminars, custom on-site programs, or on-demand Web-based training makes the most sense, you can choose. Our�goal�is�to�help�you�hire�and�maintain�the�highest�quality�skilled�work�force possible. We even offer certification so you can validate the skills your workers achieve through training.

� •��Providing�tools�to�help�you�stay�ahead�of�trends�and�make�good�decisions�for your business. Our magazines – The FaBricaTor, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal, STamPing Journal, Practical Welding Today and canadian industrial machinery – deliver the most in-depth technical content in the industry. And special publications, like Fabrinomics; our economic analysis e-newsletter for business decision-makers and chief concerns, the quarterly�for�company�owners�and�managers,�provide�not�just�facts,�but� insights into how to use the facts to make the right choices for your company.�All�of�these�publications�focus�on�the�unique�needs�of�businesses�competing in the metal forming and fabricating marketplace. The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM, which we co-sponsor, brings fabricators and machine tool builders together annually.

There are also networking opportunities, research services, a job board, other cost-saving programs, and a chance for you to enhance your leadership role in the industry through volunteer service. Whether you’re in your 20s and just starting your career, or you’re an established industry professional, participation with FMA or TPA can help you, your company, and all of your employees shine.

This catalog provides an overview of the many opportunities our organization offers.

Gerald M. ShankelPresident & CEO

About FMA

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Membership ........................................................................................................................................5

Member Programs ....................................................................................................................7-14

Training & Professional Development .........................................................................15-20

Getting Involved ......................................................................................................................21-24

FMA Communications................................................................................................................ 25

FABTECH® Int’l & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM .........................27

Nuts, Bolts & ThingamajigsSM ................................................................................................ 29

table of contents

MembershipA Membership Program for Every Phase of Your Career

Whether you want to join as an individual or extend benefits to an entire company, FMA will connect you to the industry and help you manage your business, educate your work force, and reduce your costs.

FMA offers several types of membership, allowing you to select the level of service appropriate for you.

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Advantage+Training $1450Provides maximum value for a single-location company. The Advantage+Training level allows for everything in the Advantage category PLUS access to FMA training, resources, and professional development. This alternative includes webinars, online learning courses, a lending library, conference registration, and certifi cation exams.

Advantage $450Advantage membership gives all employees access to benefi ts and discounts. Up to fi ve individual contacts may be designated to receive Association communications pertinent to their specifi c roles. Benefi ts include unlimited access to free research assistance, free job postings, enhanced listing in the online membership directory, opportunities to receive a free copy of our compensation survey, and exclusive access to savings programs for utilities, raw materials, and business services.

The Advantage-level categories above cover a single company location only. If your company has more than one facility to be included in the membership, pricing is as follows:

� •��$1,950�for�Advantage+Training (multi-site)� •��$950�for�Advantage�(multi-site)

Basic $150Designed for the individual. Join at this level and access benefi ts to meet your personal professional growth and development needs. Benefi ts include discounts on educational programs and products, leadership and networking opportunities, research assistance, and industry publications.

Young Professional $49For the industry professional age 30 and under, YP offers a limited program of benefi ts at reasonable cost to facilitate the early years of career growth and knowledge development. Benefi ts include discounts on educational programs and products, free industry-specifi c FMA Job Board access, networking opportunities, scholarships, publications, and access to research assistance.

Student Membership $25As a student prepares for a manufacturing career, they need:� •��an�effi�cient�way�to�look�for�a�job;�� •��someone�who�can�provide�answers�to�

industry�questions;�� •��a�subscription�to�the�number�one�

publication in the industry; and� •��the�ability�to�compete�for�scholarship�

money. The student membership program provides all of this for an annual cost that’s less than one month of cell phone service. A career will last 40 years or more. Shouldn’t it start with the best possible foundation?

If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700. Visit fmanet.org for more details.

a Membership category to serve every need

Member ProgramsNowhere to turn when you need assistance?

Small companies often feel this way. They know they don’t have the buying power of a big company when it comes to dealing with raw material suppliers, utilities, and other services. More than 50 percent of FMA and TPA member companies have fewer than 100 employees. Our membership programs were designed to help small companies.

Saving money in overhead and operational costs means you can price your products more competitively or increase your profi t – both are great options in today’s competitive global marketplace. Turn the page for more details.

“The Safety.BLr resource is an excellent tool for our safety committee. We’ve printed posters to hang in our plant and distributed the safety newsletters to employees. it’s a great timesaver.” – Nora Eberl, CFO, Eberl Iron Works Inc., Buffalo, N.Y.

“We are experts in steel processing; that is our core business. although we are very smart about our buying decisions, sometimes we need input from other experts. our initial audit found a refund in excess of $80,000, plus additional ongoing savings which made spending the time necessary to fi nd energy savings worth every minute. i would recommend the aPPi Savings Solutions Program to other Fma members.” – Jack Love, CFO, Feralloy Corporation, Portland, Ore.

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Learn New Skills and Stay Up-to-Date with Industry AdvancementsThe Advantage+Training Package includes: free unlimited FabCasts and e-Fab courses, two free Precision Sheet Metal Operator (PSMO) certification exams, a free registration for the company president and guest/spouse to attend The FaBricaTor®’s Annual Leadership Summit, and loans from FMA’s library. Reference pages 15-20 for more details on these benefits.

Avoid OSHA Compliance Headaches & FinesAdvantage-level members have FREE access to Safety.BLR.com. If your company were to buy a direct subscription to this comprehensive online safety resource, the smallest companies would pay at least $895 per year (and the price goes up depending on your company size). This Web site provides up-to-date regulations and training materials your company needs in both English and Spanish on 131 topics.

Find Qualified Employees for Your Company – or Your Next New Job – Using the FMA Job BoardEmployers can manage all job postings in one convenient account, where you can save templates of job postings for easy reuse, set up�automatic�pre-screening�questions�for� applicants, and save templates of letters to applicants. Unlimited free postings for Advantage-level members.

Job seekers post resumes anonymously, search the database of job openings, access a library of career-related resources, and use the Job Alert system to be notified of new posts that match your search criteria.

YRC Freight Savings ProgramSave on all your company’s LTL freight shipments using a special FMA program from YRC, North America‘s most comprehensive LTL network. In addition, you also get discounts on Time Advantage™ and Time Critical™ services as well as Sealed Divider™ options.

Reduce Utility Costs with APPI Energy Buying ProgramFMA and TPA members in the U.S. can lower operating expenses through Affiliated Power Purchasers International’s (APPI) free Utility Audit Service. APPI is an independent consulting firm that identifies opportunities to reduce expenditures for energy (electricity and natural gas), water, waste removal/ recycling, freight, and telecommunications (voice and data) services and can help members obtain “green” energy.

Save Money with Co-op Purchasing ProgramFMA has partnered with Prime Advantage (a membership buying co-op designed specifically for manufacturers working with sheet metal), to give Advantage-level members the opportunity to enroll at a significantly discounted price in a multi- faceted savings program to help lower purchasing costs. Prime Advantage can give your company access to pre-negotiated discounts plus annual rebates on more than 100 categories of raw materials, goods, and services manufacturing companies use every day. Find out how much you could save with our Savings Calculator at fmanet.org/Prime Advantage.


research & analysisDrowning in a Sea of Information? No Time to Figure it All Out?

FMA’s Research Assistance Center helps you�obtain�anwers�to�business�questions� that will drive your strategy and decision-making.

Economic Analyst Dr. Chris Kuehl reports on the economy and interprets how it will affect your business strategy and the industry.

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Understand the Complexities of the Economy and Its Impact on Your Business Members get a free subscription to Fabrinomics™, a twice-monthly economic analysis e-newsletter produced by Dr. Chris Kuehl, FMA’s economic analyst.

The difference between “Fabrinomics” and the rest of the economic news you may read is that Chris interprets the stories on which he reports, and provides you with actionable advice directly relevant to companies in the metal fabricating industry. He can help you either take advantage of favorable changing conditions or take defensive action to protect your business. The best part is, you only need 15 minutes twice a month, to stay on top of what’s important.

About Dr. Kuehl Dr. Chris Kuehl is founder of Armada Corporate Intelligence and FMA’s economic analyst. Dr. Kuehl has a Ph.D. in political economics and master’s degrees in both East Asian Studies and Soviet and East European Studies.

Dr. Kuehl often speaks at FMA events and authors economics white papers. For a sample of his economic style, go to fmanet.org/podcasts.

4 Free Economic Webinars For Advantage-level members only, Dr. Kuehl hosts�quarterly�FabCasts�as�part�of�FMA’s�online webinar series. Topics vary and are pertinent to current economic issues. A Q&A session concludes each webinar, giving members custom, first-hand recommendations. Registration is free to Advantage-level members. Non-members and Basic members may participate but must pay a fee.

This Is NOT Do-It-Yourself Research! FMA’s Research Assistance Center is the most efficient source for the information you need to optimize your operation. Members have access to North America’s largest and most extensive library devoted to the metal forming and fabricating industry, as well as access to subscription-only technical sites that won’t show up in your Google search. You’ll have access to a skilled research librarian who does the research for you, and provides answers with documentation.

Benchmark with Industry StatisticsFMA’s and TPA’s Cost of Doing Business Survey provides a scoreboard of important wage, salary, benefits, financial, and operating measures to give your company a competitive edge. By participating, your company gets the annual results for free.


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Economic•Stimulus Plan Comes to Fruition andNobody Looks Very Happy•TARP - Version 2.0

Commodities• Commodities Prices Set to Remain Lowfor Another Year•Contrarians Start to Make Waves in MetalMarkets

Manufacturing• The Good News that can be Found in theISM Index•Global Manufacturing Trends Vary

The Good-to-Know•Canada Experiences Something NotSeen Since 1976• Why We Need a New Spring Holiday forManufacturers

The summaries of these recentrelevant business and economicstories arebrought tomembers by Dr.Chris Kuehl,FMA's economicanalyst andfounder of ArmadaCorporateIntelligence.

His economic analysis will help youunderstand how this news canimpact your business.

Chris welcomes your questions atcomments. Want Chris to explore acertain topic? E-mail him today.

Stimulus Plan Comes to Fruition and Nobody Looks Very HappyThe stimulus plan is one step closer to reality, and the reaction from the country hasranged from very cautious optimism to deep and abiding skepticism. The hoped-forbipartisan enthusiasm in Congress did not materialize, as only three GOP membersbroke ranks in the Senate and only a handful did in the House. The bill is immenselycomplex and contains numerous spending plans and tax cuts - few of which seem

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Membership Value Proposition

Tally up all the benefits you’ll derive from membership. The value far exceeds the investment!

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benefits by category of MembershipAdvantage+Training

$1450*

Advantage $450**

Basic $150

Young Professional $49

Benefits/Services

Bookstore Discounts All Employees All Employees 1 1

Educational Discounts All Employees All Employees 1 1

Fabrinomics™ Economic

E-newsletter (semi-monthly)All Contacts All Contacts 1 1

Free Quarterly Fabrinomics™ FabCasts (webinars) All Employees All Employees

Job Board - Post Openings Free Postings Free Postings Discounted Discounted

Job Board - Post Resumes Free Postings Free Postings Free Postings Free Postings

Lending Library 12 Loans/year

Member Directory & Buyers Guide Enhanced Listing Enhanced Listing Basic Listing YP Listing

Member Plaque One Location One Location

Member Update E-newsletter (Weekly) All Contacts All Contacts 1 1

PSMO Certification Exam 2 Free/year

Registration to The FABRICATOR®‘s

Annual Leadership SummitFree to Company President

Research Assistance Unlimited Unlimited 12 hours/year 12 hours/year

Safety Awards One Location One Location

Safety.BLR.com Online Safety Resource One Location One Location

Scholarships All Employees All Employees 1 1

Unlimited e-Fab (online learning courses) Free to All Contacts

Unlimited FabCasts (webinars) Free to All Employees

Statistics

Cost of Doing Business Survey Free for Participants Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Wage & Benefits Survey-Shop Floor Edition Free for Participants Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Salary & Benefits Survey-Executives & Professionals Free for Participants Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Financial Ratios Free for Participants Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Machine Tool Inventory Free for Participants Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Savings Solutions Program

Co-op Purchasing One Location One Location

Business Insurance Program One Location One Location 1 1

Energy Buying One Location One Location

Shipping Services One Location One Location

These categories cover one physical location only, if your company has more than one facility you would like to extend benefits to, pricing is: * $1950 for Advantage+Training (multi -site) ** $950 for Advantage (multi -site)

benefits by category of MembershipAdvantage+Training

$1450*

Advantage $450**

Basic $150

Young Professional $49

Benefits/Services

Bookstore Discounts All Employees All Employees 1 1

Educational Discounts All Employees All Employees 1 1

Fabrinomics™ Economic

E-newsletter (semi-monthly)All Contacts All Contacts 1 1

Free Quarterly Fabrinomics™ FabCasts (webinars) All Employees All Employees

Job Board - Post Openings Free Postings Free Postings Discounted Discounted

Job Board - Post Resumes Free Postings Free Postings Free Postings Free Postings

Lending Library 12 Loans/year

Member Directory & Buyers Guide Enhanced Listing Enhanced Listing Basic Listing YP Listing

Member Plaque One Location One Location

Member Update E-newsletter (Weekly) All Contacts All Contacts 1 1

PSMO Certification Exam 2 Free/year

Registration to The FABRICATOR®‘s

Annual Leadership SummitFree to Company President

Research Assistance Unlimited Unlimited 12 hours/year 12 hours/year

Safety Awards One Location One Location

Safety.BLR.com Online Safety Resource One Location One Location

Scholarships All Employees All Employees 1 1

Unlimited e-Fab (online learning courses) Free to All Contacts

Unlimited FabCasts (webinars) Free to All Employees

Statistics

Cost of Doing Business Survey Free for Participants Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Wage & Benefits Survey-Shop Floor Edition Free for Participants Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Salary & Benefits Survey-Executives & Professionals Free for Participants Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Financial Ratios Free for Participants Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Machine Tool Inventory Free for Participants Free for Participants Discount on Results Discount on Results

Savings Solutions Program

Co-op Purchasing One Location One Location

Business Insurance Program One Location One Location 1 1

Energy Buying One Location One Location

Shipping Services One Location One Location

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Advantage Members Who Use All the Benefits Get a Bargain for Their $450

Access to online safety information from Safety.BLR.com ................................. $895 value1

Unlimited, customized research from FMA’s Research Assistance Center .................................................................................................... $1,272 value2

FMA’s Cost of Doing Business Survey (includes Wage, Salary, Benefits and Financial Benchmarking) ........................ $650 value3

Three job ads in the FMA Job Board ........................................................................ $900 value4

Discounts on training for your employees ............................................................... $300 value5

Utility savings ..............................................................................................................$4,000 value6

Four free economics webinars with FMA’s economic analyst, Dr. Chris Kuehl ................................................................ $516 value7

Total $8,533.00**

**Total does not include 26 issues of “Fabrinomics.” This bimonthly e-newsletter gives you the luxury of knowing how the economy is affecting your business and your industry.

Basis for Valuation1 A direct annual subscription to Safety.BLR.com costs a minimum of $895 – large companies pay thousands.

2 Based on 2 hours of research per month at $53 per hour – the average research cost based on eight special, association, and research library rates as of March 2008.

3 Nonmember nonparticipant cost is $650.

4 Nonmembers pay $300 per job ad postings (30 day limit).

5 Based on 3 people attending events.

6 Members who have received a free utility audit from APPI save an average of $4,000 on electricity alone. Many also save thousands on their other utilities.

7 Nonmember cost is $129 each.


training & Professional developmentHow Do You Want Your Staff to Learn New Skills That Keep Them Productive and Make Your Company Competitive?

Do you prefer: � •�Off-site�training�at�a�seminar�or�conference? � •�Online�training�with�a�live�instructor�to�handle�Q�&�A? � •� �Online,�on-demand�training�without�instructor�interaction�but�

available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day?� •�Custom�on-site�training�in�your�shop,�on�your�equipment?

Take your pick. All the options are available in virtually every subject area we offer, to suit your company’s needs and the learning styles most preferred by adult learners.

Visit fmanet.org/training to see the schedule of upcoming conferences, live seminars, and FabCasts (webinars).

“as a full-service job shop, it’s critical to stay up-to-date with the latest technological and operational advancements. Fma training programs are a valuable opportunity not only to learn from industry experts, but also your peers!” – Jerry Ward, Vice President of Operations, Metcam Inc., Alpharetta, Ga.

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FMA has built a reputation as the foremost resource for technical training and professional development. Details on some of the economical and focused educational formats utilized follow, and a full schedule of programs can be found at fmanet.org/training.

ConferencesFMA educates the industry through top-notch conferences developed in cooperation with volunteer Technology Council members. Scheduled at regularly occurring calendar intervals, these events typically consist of multiple high-level presentations delivered in one or more tracks, exhibits, plant tours, and networking functions.

Online Learning

FabCasts are FMA webinars that provide affordable, convenient instruction on a variety of professional and technical topics. All you need is a phone and Internet connection to participate. FabCasts are scheduled regularly throughout the year and recorded versions are available through the FMA Store.

FMA’s e-Fab online courses are interactive, self-paced, online versions of FMA’s popular seminars. Each class uses audio and visual instruction, and is enhanced with simulations, games,�and�review�questions�to�create�an�exceptional learning experience. Available e-Fab courses include: Fundamentals of Press Brakes, Steel Buying Fundamentals for Purchasers, Fundamentals of Tube mill operations, introduction to Tube Bending operations, and more.

Custom Training Recognizing that every plant has its own set of challenges, FMA organizes courses tailored to meet the specific needs of your employees and your operation. Your organization can realize an immediate return on its investment as your employees put their training to the test right away at their own workstations. Training from FMA’s experts can help you increase productivity, improve quality,�and�reduce�scrap/rework.�

Trainers are available in the following subject areas: Equipment/Processes (Press Brakes, Lasers, Punch Presses, Roll Forming, Coil Processing, Tube Producing, Tube Drawing, Tube Fabricating, Stamping, Welding); Lean/Operations; Business Management

Programs are offered in the following formats:

On-site - Instructor travels to you to conduct live�training�in�your�shop,�on�your�equipment;

Shared - Share the trainer expense with another local company;

FabCast – Utilize FMA’s webinar platform to have live, interactive technical education programs delivered specifically for your shop. Train your whole team at once, even from multiple locations. Full days of instruction can be broken up into separate modules and spread out over a set time period.

custom training can typically be scheduled within three to four weeks of your inquiry.

FMA/TPA members receive discounted prices for training and certification programs. Visit fmanet.org/training for more details or call 888-394-4362 with questions.

Verifi cation and Validation of skills

FMA has assembled some of the metal fabricating industry’s best experts in today’s essential manufacturing technologies. While it’s important to put your staff in the hands of skilled�trainers,�it’s�equally�important�to�be�able�to verify the skills they’ve developed as a result of training. That’s why FMA offers certifi cate programs.

Certifi cation validates and recognizes an operator’s skills and breadth of knowledge. It also serves as a valuable tool to employers and Human Resource managers in benchmarking their workers’ skill levels against industry standards.

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Precision Sheet Metal Operator – Level I (PSMO) Certification Exam

Prove to customers that you employ�only�quality,�highly-skilled workers while giving your employees the

opportunity to earn the credentials and recognition they deserve.

FMA’s PSMO Certification will:

� •�help�you�assess�your�employees’�skills � •�focus�your�training�efforts � •�validate�your�team’s�knowledge�of�industry� practices � •�improve�your�overall�operation.

PSMO Certification is the metal fabricating industry’s first comprehensive exam designed to assess an operator’s knowledge of fundamental precision sheet metal fabrication methods. Fabrication processes covered in the exam include shearing, sawing, press brake, turret punch press, laser cutting, and mechanical finishing.

PSMO certification gives employers a tool to make better decisions in hiring new employees, training current workers, and promoting and retaining experienced team members.�Companies�that�require� certification will gain skilled and tested workers who can more effectively run today’s sophisticated�manufacturing�equipment.�

about the Exam The exam is offered in a paper and pencil format at company locations or designated testing centers. A more convenient alternative is the web-based exam which is available at proctored testing locations throughout North America. Candidates choose their exam date and testing location.

Exam Topic areas

� •��Metals,�Metallurgy,�and�Metal�Working�Processes

� •��Paperwork�and�Documentation

� •��Math�Calculations�for�Sheet�Metal� Fabrication

� •��Blueprint�Reading�and�Part�Layout

� •��Computer/Part�Program

� •��Machine�Set�Up,�Functioning,�and� Operation

� •��Hand�Tools

� •��Inspection/Quality�Control

� •��Inspection�Tools

� •��Tooling/Dies/Jigs/Fixtures

� •��Material�and�Product�Handling

� •��Safety�Checks,�Equipment,�and� Procedures

Roll Form Operator Skilled Trade Certificate Program

With a Roll Form Operator Skilled Trade Certificate an employer can verify the technical skills needed for successful operators�of�roll�form�equipment.�If�you�are�the roll form operator, your investment of time and effort in completing basic program requirements�can�pay�off�many�times�over�in�enhanced standing and earning power on the job. There are four levels of certificate available, so operators can move up the ladder of success as they gain experience: Operator Level 1, 2 and 3, as well as Technician Level 4.

FMA/TPA members receive discounted prices for training and certification programs. Visit fmanet.org/training for more details or call 888-394-4362 with questions.

the FMa store

Your FMA membership entitles you to a 20 percent discount off standard pricing at the FMA Store. For complete descriptions of the titles listed on the following page, as well as additional offerings, visit the FMA Store online at fmastore.org.

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Top 25 Sellers ListMetal Fabricators Pocket Bible ................................................................................................................$8.00Fundamentals of Press Brake Tooling ................................................................................................. $69.95Recommended Standards for Cold Bending of Pipe and Tube .................................................. $28.00Recommended Standards for Induction Bending of Pipe and Tube .......................................... $28.00Using a CO2 Laser in the Shop: A Handbook for Installation, Use, and Maintenance ......$145.00Metal Fabrication: A Practical Guide ................................................................................................... $50.00Metalworking Sink or Swim: Tips and Tricks for Machinists, Welders, and Fabricators ....... $44.95Handbook of Metalforming Processes .............................................................................................$279.95Roll Form Tool Design Fundamentals .................................................................................................. $30.00Roll Forming Handbook.........................................................................................................................$196.00Cold Pilger Technology .........................................................................................................................$172.00Lean Manufacturing for the Small Shop ............................................................................................. $45.00Pipe and Tube Bending Manual ............................................................................................................ $50.00Fundamentals of Hydroforming ............................................................................................................. $90.00Die Design Fundamentals ...................................................................................................................... $43.00Blueprint Reading for Welders ............................................................................................................$106.00Fundamental Manufacturing Processes-Extrusion Processes (DVD) ......................................$280.00FMA/CNA Safety & Loss Control Manual (Free to Fma and TPa members!) ............................$150.00 FMA Safety Label Kit .............................................................................................................................$240.00Precision Press Brake (CD) ................................................................................................................... $99.00Fundamentals of Tool Design ............................................................................................................... $90.00Precision Sheet Metal: Blueprint Reading (Text) ............................................................................ $39.00Cost of Doing Business Survey - Electronic Version ....................................................................$650.00The Metal Stamping Process ............................................................................................................... $64.00The Toyota Way ........................................................................................................................................ $28.00

Pre-Recorded TrainingThe FMA Store is also the place to go to select previously recorded FabCasts from the archives. Watch, listen and learn at your convenience! More than 30 recordings are available now, covering technical and management subjects, with additional titles being added every month.

Your FMA membership entitles you to a 20 percent discount off the standard pricing. Visit fmastore.org for more details or call 888-394-4362 with questions.

Get involved!Both the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association and the Tube & Pipe Association have always facilitated networking and sharing of best practices by industry professionals. It is this participation that keeps the industry moving forward.

At various points in your career, you will likely have different interests and different amounts of time for participation. Whether you want to add credentials to your professional résumé by serving as an instructor or author, helping to select scholarship winners, hosting a networking event at your shop, or becoming a member of the board of directors, there are many opportunities available, and they suit many schedules. Turn the page and see how you can get involved today.

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Join a Council & Share Your ExpertiseFMA & TPA are always seeking volunteer leaders like you–with a thumb on the pulse of the industry–to participate on technology councils for: certified Education centers, coil

Processing, Extrusion, Drawing & Tube reducing, industrial Laser, Joining, automation & assembly, management, Plate Processing & Fabricating, Precision Sheet metal, roll Forming, Safety, Stamping, Toll Processing, Tube & Pipe Fabricating, Tube & Pipe Producing, and green manufacturing

The Councils are very important in shaping content for FMA’s conferences and sharing the latest technical information with the industry.

Participation presents a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills and help shape the future of your industry. It also lets you share your expertise, make valuable contacts, and exchange ideas on technical and management topics that affect metal processors and fabricators worldwide.

Even if you have as little as an hour a month to volunteer, Council participation gives you a way to shape the future of your industry.

Serve on the Board of DirectorsLooking to make a difference in the metal forming and fabricating industry? FMA and TPA seek volunteers for their boards of directors. These boards bring together leaders to explore the many facets of the industry and help move the association forward.

Board candidates may be recommended by current members or be self-nominated. Directors are selected for their competence, professionalism,�and�leadership�qualities.�

Terms of service begin each year in October with the FMA Annual Membership Meeting. Review the Call for Nomination found on fmanet.org/nominate, then complete a nomination form. The annual nomination deadline is June 30.

Teach a ClassIf you have technical skills and a penchant for teaching others, there are dozens of opportunities to participate as an FMA instructor. It’s a great opportunity to build your professional credentials, bring visibility to your company, and share best practices with others whose interests parallel your own.

Host an EventFMA and TPA events are located around North America every year. Some of the most popular events we’ve ever held have been at fabricating�shops�and�equipment� manufacturing facilities. Everyone loves to get into another manufacturing facility and see how it works! If your company would be willing to host an event, you’ll be facilitating networking and best practices exchange for your industry colleagues.

Participate in a Survey FMA and TPA produce the Cost of Doing Business Survey, and a machine tool inventory. The more volunteer companies that participate in these surveys, the broader the data and the more valuable the survey results. As a participating Advantage-level member, you get the compiled survey results free!


interact with tomorrow’s leadersThe North American work force is aging, and it’s becoming more critical to focus on the youth of today who will be the workforce of tomorrow. In just a few short years industry will be facing a critical shortage of the highly skilled labor needed to keep the industrial complex humming.

Now is the time to actively introduce students to career opportunities in manufacturing and focus on engaging the youngest employees in your workforce to commit to the industry. Turn the page to learn how you can join FMA/TPA in ensuring the future of the metal fabricating industry.

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Help Young People Reach Their Career GoalsNuts, Bolts & ThingamajigsSM, the Foundation of FMA processes hundreds of scholarship applications and manufacturing camp grant applications each year. These applications are scored by teams of industry professionals, working from their own offices or homes and communicating electronically.It’s a great volunteer opportunity for someone with limited time, but a desire to contribute to the future of the industry.

Mentor a Student or Young ProfessionalConcerned about the future of your industry? There’s no better way to share the knowledge you’ve accumulated over your career than to help someone just getting started.

Many of you have young employees you can mentor right in your own shop. But if you don’t, and you’d like to serve as a mentor for a student preparing for a career in manufacturing, just contact FMA. We can help you connect to a student who will benefit from your professional expertise.

Certified Education Centers Bring FMA Training & Testing Close to You The Certified Education Center (CEC) network brings industry training resources close to you. With 20 centers already, and more added annually, the network is expanding across North America.

Each CEC serves as a testing center for FMA’s Precision Sheet Metal Certification Program. Several CECs have adopted FMA’s PSMO Certification in their fabrication curriculum. In addition, they may host an FMA technical training program annually, and offer fabrication and welding training to meet the needs of their local employer base. They are also committed to introducing young people in their region to manufacturing careers.

To have your area college or technical school considered for inclusion in the FMA Certified Education Center network, call toll-free 888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700.

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The FABRICATOR® is North America’s leading magazine for the metal forming and fabricating industry. The magazine delivers the industry news, technical articles, and case histories that enable fabricators to do their jobs more effi ciently. Serving the industry since 1971. (Also available in a digital version)

The FABRICATOR® en Espanol asociación con la fi rma MR Technical Translations de México, FMA Communications ha introducido al mercado la edición en Español de la revista The FaBricaTor.

STAMPING Journal® is the only industry magazine dedicated to providing metal stamping professionals with cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, best practices, and news to help them run their businesses more effi ciently.

TPJ–The Tube & Pipe Journal® is the only North American publication 100% dedicated to delivering technical, application, and product information to professionals in the metal tube and pipe industry. Serving the industry since 1990.

Practical Welding Today® provides relevant information to the welder–students, professionals, and hobbyists alike–by providing technical articles, case studies, art and sculpture articles, informational columns, and product and industry news presented in an informational yet entertaining format.

CIM Canadian Industrial Machinery is Canada’s only national monthly magazine dedicated to the metalworking and fabricating industry. Founded in 1986,CIM’s top-notch editorial addresses the needs of today’s automotive, mold making and aerospace manufacturers, as well as the country’s fabrication OEMs and job shops.

Green Manufacturer covers the process applications, products, and opportunities that discrete manufacturers need to know about in order to run an effective green operation. green manufacturer will be the information tool of choice for those responsible for driv-ing the transition to ecosavvy manufacturing.

Electronic NewslettersThere’s one for each of the technology areas represented by the print titles above.

Fabricating UpdateWelding WireTube TalkStamping News Brief

The Metal Fabricating Industry’s Most Comprehensive Web ResourceLog on to thefabricator.com for access to every conceivable kind of information about metal forming and fabricating. From the Forming & Fabricating Industry Directory, to an archive of technical articles from FMA’s print publications going back more than a decade, to buyers guides, videos, and two dozen technical cells, it’s a treasure trove of information available 365 days a year.

If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700. Visit thefabricator.com for more details.

The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM, is the largest metal forming, fabricating and welding event in North America.� •�1,000�Exhibitors� •�35,000�Attendees� •�500�New�Product�Introductions� •�200�Educational�Topics�Covered� •�Number�1�Opportunity�for�Networking

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ATTEND THE SHOW The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM, is packed with tools and information to help you differentiate your business and achieve your fi nancial objectives. Hundreds of exhibiting companies are represented, bringing the latest�equipment�and�services�right�onto�the�show fl oor for you to review and compare.

Featured Pavilions:� •� Forming�&�Fabricating� •� Laser� •� Stamping� •� Tube�&�Pipe�� •� Thermal�Spray� •� Welding�

Educational ProgramsIn addition to hundreds of pieces of equipment�up�and�running�on�the�show�fl�oor,�the event features a full lineup of educational programs, including technical sessions, technical tours, seminars, conferences and professional programs. Programs range in length from an hour or two to full- and multiple-day sessions.

Special EventsThis yearly show also hosts a number of FREE industry-related events including featured keynote, business sessions and other�special�events�that�are�unique�to�every show.

Registration Registration for the show typically opens seven months before the start of the event. Once registration is open, visitors can register online at fabtechexpo.com. Advance registration is free, on-site registration is $50.

EXHIBIT AT THE SHOW The FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM, is the most effi cient, cost-effective platform for conducting business. Enjoy the convenience, affordability and excitement of reaching thousands of potential customers from every part of the world. Show visitors attend this event to evaluate new technology and fi nd suppliers who offer solutions to improve their operations.

Primary Markets Attendees Represent

Direct Access to Decision Makers � •� ��Over�80%�of�attendees�recommend� products and services, specify suppliers and have the fi nal say in purchasing � � equipment.�� •� �Visitors’�primary�job�functions�include Presidents, CEOs, Top-Level Management, Job Shop Owners, Manufacturing Engineers, and Product Design/R&D personnel. � •� More�than�85%�of�attendees�are�Job�� Shop/Contract Manufacturers, OEMs and Suppliers.� •� Capital�equipment�budgets�range�from�� up to $20,000 to over $5,000,000.

Reserve Booth SpaceIf you would like to fi nd out more about how to showcase your company’s complete product line and demonstrate your technical expertise to top-level decision makers at the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM, call 800-432-2832 or email [email protected]

If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 800-432-2832. Visit fabtechexpo.com for more details.

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The FaBTEcH® international & aWS Welding Show, including mETaLForm, is cosponsored by the Fabricators & manufacturers association, international (Fma), Society of manufacturing Engineers (SmE), american Welding Society (aWS), Precision metalforming association (Pma), and is supported by industry partners, the national association of manufacturers (nam) and the association for manufacturing Technology (amT).

“ i just wanted to thank you for another great year that my daughter had at your camp. She loved working with all the tools and machines to create different projects. i’m a single mom and this camp is not only good for my daughter’s mechanical/engineering abilities, but it’s also helpful toward my fi nances, since it’s free.”

— Mary Mobijohn, parent of summer manufacturing camp attendee at Girls Get S.M.A.R.T. (Summer Manufacturing and Robotics Training) Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Education Center, New Paltz, N.Y.

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Camps For Kids

Did your city make the list?

Grants from Nuts, Bolt & ThingamajigsSM helped organizers in these towns run manufacturing summer camps this year that turned their teens on to tinkering. Contact a nonprofit or a technical school in your area and encourage them to apply at NutsAndBoltsFoundation.org/Grants. Add your city to the list—and be a hero in your community!

Post-Secondary Scholarships

Scholarships of up to $5,000 from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs help college and trade school students learn to weld, operate press brakes, and become engineers. Provide a scholarship through your gift to NBT— and be a hero in your industry!

“i’m grateful to be the recipient of a prestigious nBT scholarship. This fall, i’ll be returning to the University of minnesota to pursue an engineering degree, and this will offset some of my costs. once again, i’d like to express my thanks for this generous gift.” — Megan Feil

“When i found out i’d received the scholarship i felt like the people on those commercials who’ve won the lottery. i was bouncing around the house and couldn’t wait to tell my family the amazing news!”

— Lauren Hockin, engineering student at The University of Western Ontario and officer in Engineers Without Borders

If you have questions or need assistance, call toll-free 888-394-4362 or 815-399-8700. Visit NutsAndBoltsFoundation.org for more details.

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Be a hero!Make your individual or corporate gift securely at NutsAndBoltsFoundation.org or call toll-free 888-394-4362. Volunteer your time: Join a committee to review grant or scholarship applications.

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