FMA and TPA are seeking applicants for two industry awards. The FABRICATOR’s Industry Award 2009, presented by FMA, and TPJ’s Industry Award 2009, presented by TPA, are open to individuals or companies in the metal forming and fabricating industry or the tube and pipe fabricating and producing industry who have successfully improved operations, attained business growth, and contributed to both the local and industry communities.

“Manufacturing has been the backbone of America, and we feelit’s appropriate to honor the heroes of the industry by paying tribute to those individual leaders or companies that display innovation and determination to succeed,” said Gerald Shankel, president and CEO of FMA.

Winners will be recognized on the cover of the February 2009 issue of The FABRICATOR®, and the cover of the January/February 2009 issue of TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal®, respectively, and will be featured in a high-profile article in the respective issue.

To apply, visit the FMA Web site. The application deadline is Sept. 5, 2008 at 5 p.m. Each winner will be selected by an awards committee consisting of staff and members of the FMA and TPA respectively, and will be honored at a 2009 FMA conference. Winners will be notified by Sept. 30, 2008.

Please contact Randy Myers at 815-227-8255 for more information.