It was great to see many of you in Nashville! If you attended, please take time to give feedback on METALfab 2024 and help us plan future events. The brief 8 question survey should take 8 minutes or less to complete. We value your input and look forward to hearing from you.
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A special thanks to everyone who participated in the NEF Live Auction. There was electric energy in the room as attendees raised their paddle high creating a bidding war over several sought-after items. NEF’s auctioneer, Roger Carlsen, kept the crowd entertained and the bids going up totaling over $27,000.
In addition to that, NOMMA members donated $12,650 in tax-deductible contributions. The proceeds from the auction and the donations help NEF to support education programs and services for the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry. This includes providing grants to chapters or NOMMA members who want to host an educational program and covering the expense of education session recordings at METALfab.
NEF is also committed to addressing the needs of skilled labor for the industry. NEF will be identifying an educational institution that is training our future workforce with plans to support that institution with a financial contribution.
We thank everyone who contributed. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, use the “DONATE NOW” button below.
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Thank you for exhibiting at METALfab 2024!
We would welcome your input on your experience at the event. If you haven’t already, please complete our Exhibitor Evaluation Survey.
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At the Awards Dinner, a new NOMMA Leadership Award was announced. This award is to be presented in a unique circumstance to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to NOMMA.
 This year’s award was presented to Mike Workman. Mike enjoyed a long career in the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry. He joined NOMMA in 2015 and was active in volunteering, joining the Board of Directors in 2018. In 2020, Mike accepted an officer position.
Mike greatly contributed to the board of directors. He took his position and commitment seriously. Mike assumed the role of NOMMA President at the annual meeting at METALfab 2023. He was, unfortunately, unable to serve his term due to illness and he passed away on March 23, 2023.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mike Workman was a loving husband of nearly forty-one years to his beloved Carole Joyner Workman, who survives him. He was a devoted father to two daughters and one son and a cherished "Pop Pop" to his granddaughters.
Please join us in recognizing the NOMMA Leadership Award winner, Mike Workman.
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NEF presented the Cliff Brown Award at the NOMMA Awards Dinner during METALfab. The recipient is a long-time NOMMA member who has not only shared his knowledge as an education session presenter but has developed numerous educational training courses targeted toward architects to educate them on our industry. The 2024 Cliff Brown Award winner is Doug Bracken. |
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NEF, in partnership with the Upper Midwest Chapter, presented the Todd Kinnikin Memorial METALfab Scholarship to Matt Burney of SO Metal, LLC. This scholarship is presented to a NOMMA member who engages in fabrication of ornamental and miscellaneous metals. |
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NEF presented a new scholarship, The Future Generation Carlsen Family Award, made possible by Ephraim Forge. The award is presented to an individual who is enrolled in an education program or recently completed a program to attend METALfab. The 2024 winner is Mak Henriksen. |
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 There is still time for prospective members to join NOMMA and take advantage of our show special. Join by February 29 and choose from one of these two specials:
- Choice 1: Enjoy 15 months of membership for the price of 12. That’s three months on us!
- Choice 2: Get a free download of a fantastic stairway webinar by NOMMA’s code consultant, Tom Zuzik, Jr.
Members have access to exclusive members-only pricing on events and monthly webinars. Members can also post in our popular online community, the NOMMA Exchange. You can ask questions on work-related projects or HR-related matters. Our knowledgeable group of members chime in with ideas and solutions.
Have additional questions or need help getting signed up? Contact Kim Williams, NOMMA’s membership manager, at 314-561-6627 or kim@nomma.org.
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 The NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF) offers an education resource grant to deliver education seminars at local chapter meetings, member shops that do not have a chapter affiliation or other chapter related education events. The grant can be used to cover expenses related to educational programming, such as presenter expenses, but cannot be used for entertainment or food and beverage.
It is advised to submit a request at least 30 days prior to the event. Applicants will be asked to provide event details, a marketing plan, anticipated outcomes, and a proposed budget. To learn more and to apply, click the button below.
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Brag about being a NOMMA member!
Displaying the NOMMA membership badge on your websites, business cards, emails, and other marketing materials is a resourceful way to demonstrate your committment to delivering high-quality products and services.
2024 NOMMA member badges and logos are available for download through your member portal. Click the button below to get started.
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Look for a full recap of METALfab 2024 in our March/April issue of O&MM Fabricator magazine! We'll have a rundown of the week's highlights, a ton of photos, and a special section featuring our Mitch Heitler and Top Job Contest award winners.
Check your mailboxes in early April, and make sure you're on our email list to be notified when the digital edition is available.
Contact info@nomma.org with any questions.
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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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Congratulations to Shickel Corporation, NOMMA's 2024 Mitch Heitler Award for Excellence winner! The company took home the coveted award for its intriguing pavilion submitted under Category N – Structural and Miscellaneous.
Check out some of the details below.
Category N — Structural and Miscellaneous
Gold: Shickel Corporation
Title of Entry: Field House
Materials: W beams, HSS members, a 36 plate, and 5052 aluminum sheet
Finish: Sherwin Williams performance coating
Total Labor Hours: 4800
Shickel Corporation created this turtle-shaped structure as the rallying point for the University of Maryland's football team before entering the field. The company collaborated closely with the project's architect to finalize the complex design, comprised of a structural internal frame with 13 top and 25 lower three-dimensional facets from sheet material.
A significant challenge for all involved was getting the specified multi-coat and multi-color coating system the right shade and matching throughout. All structural connections were welded and finished with NOMMA #3, and exposed surfaces were finished with NOMMA #1.
Shickel Corp. created the intricate structure in modular sections so that it could be carried to the field and bolted together without damaging the coating.
Now, U of Maryland athletes can sprint through an incredible turtle shell pavilion to be greeted by cheering fans on the football field – and it doesn't get much better than that.
To learn more about Shickel Corporation, and to see some of the company's signature work, visit www.shickel.com.
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Industry Week
The global trade landscape began showing signs of recovery in late 2023, with a notable uptick in order volumes. However, recent disruptions in critical trade routes, including the Red Sea, have introduced fresh challenges. Resilience, agility, and sustainability will be key for effectively navigating the current volatile environment.
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Construction Business Owner
Steel supplier and processor Steelmart Inc. has announced the grand opening of its new Steel Supercenter in Tucker, GA. Located on Steelmart's 11-acre property, the 50,000-square-foot facility is designed to meet an increasing demand from welders, fabricators, general contractors and other "grab-and-go" customers who need steel immediately, the company noted.
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Inc.com
Adobe has released a beta version of its new AI assistant in both the free and paid versions of Acrobat. The new tool's main appeal is its ability to quickly scan documents and find requested information. For example, users can ask the assistant to find pages that contain specific sections of a contract, or to condense long documents into shorter summaries for meeting minutes, presentation recaps, reports, and more.
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 Thank you to all the NOMMA members who stopped by the MSP booth at METALfab 2024 in Nashville. It was a pleasure to answer your questions, learn about your companies, and hear about your experience at the show. We are also appreciative of three key MSP suppliers who joined us at the booth to share their savings insights with visitors: Alliant Business Insurance, Synchrony Financial, and Batteries Plus.
In addition to our time at the booth, we were pleased to present a Member Savings Program educational workshop to METALfab attendees on Tuesday, Jan. 23rd.
Remember to Check Out Our Newest MSP Employee Benefit Supplier: SecureSave!
 We've recently launched a new MSP Supplier program, SecureSave. This program is specifically designed to help you provide cost effective employee benefits, which in turn help staff save up “rainy day” funds for unexpected expenses. This could be the difference between retaining or losing a good employee at your company.
We'll have more saving and learning opportunities ahead in 2024. If you'd like to learn more about MSP savings now, just click the button below.
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