About Us

The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) is a professional organization with more than 2,000 individual and company members working together to improve the metal forming and fabricating industry. Founded in 1970, FMA brings metal fabricators and manufacturers together through technology councils, educational programs, networking events, and FABTECH. The official publications of FMA include - The FABRICATOR®, TPJ -The Tube & Pipe Journal®, STAMPING Journal®, Practical Welding Today®, The Fabricator® en Espanol, and Green Manufacturer. FMA also has two technology affiliates, the Tube & Pipe Association, International (TPA) and the Green Manufacturer Network (GMN).

FMA serves members involved in the following processes: bending, blanking, cutting, drawing, extruding, fastening, finishing, leveling, piercing, punching, roll forming, shearing, slitting, spinning, straightening, stamping, swaging, and welding. TPA serves members involved in production and fabrication of welded and seamless pipe and tube. GMN serves members deploying sustainable manufacturing practices. FMA, TPA and GMN membership spans the United States, Canada and Mexico, and reaches into more than 40 other countries.

Headquartered in Rockford, Ill., FMA has a staff of more than 70 employees serving its members and the industry. FMA members are served at the volunteer level by the FMA Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Technology Councils. TPA members are served by the TPA Advisory Board. GMN members are served by the GMN Advisory Board.