Registration is NOW OPEN for AFA University On The Road in Waverly, Nebraska, June 9-11!  Sign up for Fence Installation School or Gate Automation Designer School. Launching at this event is AFA’s new Chain Link Gate Fabrication and Welding class, a one day class that can be added on to either of the schools.

Early bird deadlines for On The Road events in Texas and Ohio are approaching so register today and save $50!

Fence Contractor Business School (FCBS)
Dallas, Texas // April 11-17, 2021 REGISTER BY MARCH 23 TO SAVE $50

Thank You, Sponsors!
• Assa/Abloy Entrance Systems - Ameristar
• Southwest Automated Security
• Controlled Products Group
• Fortress Fence Products
• Homeland Vinyl Products
• LiftMaster

Interested in becoming a sponsor for FCBS? Click here to see our available sponsorship opportunities.


Fence Installation School (FIS)
Wadsworth, Ohio // April 22-23, 2021 REGISTER BY APRIL 1 TO SAVE $50
Waverly, Nebraska // June 10-11, 2021 REGISTER HERE. 

On The Road FIS in Wadsworth, OH will cover these two fence disciplines:
• Chain Link
• Ornamental Metal

On the Road FIS in Waverly, NE will cover these two fence disciplines:
• Chain Link
• Vinyl

BRAND NEW ONE DAY CLASS:
Chain Link Gate Fabrication and Welding Class REGISTER HERE
Waverly, Nebraska // June 10-11, 2021

This one-day class supports professional installers and welding shop personnel, and teaches best practices for proper cutting, notching and fitting requirements for residential and commercial gate fabrication. 

Thank You, Sponsors!
• Assa/Abloy Entrance Systems - Ameristar
• Controlled Products Systems Group
• mySalesman
• Wood Defender
• Homeland Vinyl
• Wheatland Tube
• EZG Manufacturing
• D&D Technologies
• LiftMaster

Interested in becoming a sponsor for FIS? Click Here to see our available sponsorship opportunities.

Gate Automation Designer School (GADS)
Wadsworth, Ohio // April 22-23, 2021 REGISTER BY APRIL 1 TO SAVE $50
Waverly, Nebraska // June 10-11, 2021 REGISTER HERE

Thank You, Sponsors!
• Controlled Products Group
• EMX INdustries, Inc.
• LiftMaster
• Southwest Automated Systems
• Siren Operated Sensor
• Assa/Abloy Entrance Systems - Ameristar
• LiftMaster

Interested in becoming a sponsor for GADS? Click here to see our available sponsorship opportunties.

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Benefits include:

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