Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA) FABRICATORS & MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION INTL. (FMA) Navigation MEMBERSHIP Membership Join FMA Member Services Technology Councils Certified Education Centers Users’ Groups Online Community DIRECTORY EDUCATION Education & Training Conferences Custom Training FABCAST Webinars e-Fab e-Learning Credentials EVENTS STORE JOB BOARD ABOUT About FMA Contact Us Blog Industry Awards Advertise MY ACCOUNT MEMBERSHIP Membership Join FMA Member Services Technology Councils Certified Education Centers Users’ Groups Online Community DIRECTORY EDUCATION Education & Training Conferences Custom Training FABCAST Webinars e-Fab e-Learning Credentials EVENTS STORE JOB BOARD ABOUT About FMA Contact Us Blog Industry Awards Advertise MY ACCOUNT What’s New FMA Combines Forces with the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC) August 31, 2016 Keynote Speakers, Concurrent Sessions Announced for Educators & Industry Conference Rockford, Ill., Aug. 31, 2016 – Five dynamic keynote presentations have been announced for ... Read more Flexible Thinking: Some Basics August 10, 2016 Ask the Dr. Insight from William Brashers, PHD FMA Guest Blogger The last several articles have focused on visioning and its applications. In this ... Read more FMA Partners with WorkAmerica August 4, 2016 Partnership Aims to Help Manufacturing Employers Find Credentialed Workers ROCKFORD, Ill., August 4, 2016 – The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA) announces a ... Read more More Posts Upcoming FMA Events CNA Plant Tour Series at Superior Joining Technology September 27 - 28, 2016 - Machesney Park, IL The FABRICATOR's Technology Summit October 4 - 5, 2016 - Menomonee Falls, WI How Manufacturing Drives the Economy Presentation October 4, 2016 - Rockford, IL EDTR Pilger Mill Certificate Course October 9 - 11, 2016 - Wilmington, NC FabCast: Today's B2B Digital World October 12, 2016 Search the Full Event Calendar for additional training options. Full Event Calendar Featured Event CNA Plant Tour Series September 28, 2016 – Machesney Park, IL The latest edition of the CNA Plant Tour Series will focus on valuable information to improve your operations and strategies for the future. At this FREE event you’ll get insight on advanced welding and metal deposition/laser additive manufacturing technology plus tour Superior Joining Technologies Inc. and Hennig Inc. Membership Connect with the industry and get access to the variety of products and services FMA has to offer — all designed to help you and your organization succeed! See Memberships Options Training Advance your skills and understanding of metal fabricating processes at a conference, webinar, or workshop. Credentials, online learning, and custom courses also available. See Training Options Manufacturing Day Oct. 7, 2016 ǀ Events Across North America! FMA celebrates the work of manufacturers and raises awareness about career opportunities with MFG DAY. Get Involved Our Publications FMA Communications, Inc., the publishing affiliate of FMA, offers seven print titles, five electronic publications, and the leading online media for industry professionals. Subscribe Now Our Trade Show Nov. 16-18, 2016 | Las Vegas, NV Co-sponsored by FMA, FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. Attend FABTECH Our Foundation Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs, the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. helps support the future of manufacturing. Learn More About Us Contact Us Advertise Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. (FMA) 833 Featherstone Road, Rockford, IL 61107 | 815-399-8700 | Toll Free: 888-394-4362 | E-mail | Privacy Policy | Legal NBT FOUNDATION | THEFABRICATOR.COM | FABTECH | MANUFACTURING DAY Our mission: To advocate for the growth and sustainability of the North American metal processing, forming, and fabricating industries.