http://www.fmanet.org/training/association-partnerships.cfm In order to offer uniquely focused conferences FMA works with a number of related industry associations. See below for these co-sponsored events, and more on each of our partners. en-us Copyright 2010 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:38:51 EST http://www.fmanet.org/training/partnership.cfm?ID=20 PSMJ conducts more than 200 A/E/C educational seminars and conferences annually, supported by major professional societies, such as The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). Headquartered in Newton, MA, USA, PSMJ offers more than 150 titles in book, audio, and video and publishes two newsletters on A/E/C firm management. PSMJ also produces the industry’s preeminent annual surveys on management salaries, financial performance... http://www.fmanet.org/training/partnership.cfm?ID=19 The Chemical Coaters Association International is a technical and professional organization that provides information and training on surface coating technologies. CCAI works to raise the standards of finishing operations through educational meetings and seminars, training manuals, certification programs, and outreach programs with colleges and universities. http://www.fmanet.org/training/partnership.cfm?ID=18 CNA is the 7th largest U.S. commercial insurer and the 13th largest U.S. property & casualty insurer. We provide insurance protection to more than 1 million businesses and professionals in the U.S. and internationally. Our products and services are sold by highly professional independent agents and brokers. Headquartered in Chicago, CNA has offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Beyond who we are as a company, CNA stands for its focus on customers, values and financial strength.... http://www.fmanet.org/training/partnership.cfm?ID=17 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent product safety certification organization that has been testing products and writing Standards for Safety for over a century. UL evaluates more than 19,000 types of products, components, materials and systems annually with 21 billion UL Marks appearing on 72,000 manufacturers' products each year. UL's worldwide family of companies and network of service providers includes 62 laboratory, testing and certification facilities serving... http://www.fmanet.org/training/partnership.cfm?ID=16 FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. http://www.fmanet.org/training/partnership.cfm?ID=15 Formed in 1997 with the help and support of the AISI Outside Processing Managers Committee, OPC is an association established by interested parties in the metal processing business to serve industry segments including metal producers, service centers, distribution companies The OPC’s purpose is to: determine group opinion among its members regarding common ideas and concerns of outside processors facilitate the lawful exchange of information and cooperative... http://www.fmanet.org/training/partnership.cfm?ID=14 The Association represents manufacturers who produce Light and Medium Duty Trailers. These trailers are constructed of aluminum, steel, and combinations of both, and are towed as a bumper pull or by a gooseneck coupler.  The Association is organized to promote, both to the industry and to the public, a universal recognition of safety and quality in the trailer manufacturing industry. Since its inception, NATM has worked to improve the trailer industry through the promotion of... http://www.fmanet.org/training/partnership.cfm?ID=13 PMA is the full-service trade association representing the $91-billion metalforming industry of North America—the industry that creates precision metal products using stamping, fabricating, spinning, slide forming and roll forming technologies, and other value-added processes. Its nearly 1,200 member companies also include suppliers of equipment, materials and services to the industry. PMA leads innovative member companies toward superior competitiveness and profitability through... http://www.fmanet.org/training/partnership.cfm?ID=12 The ITA is the world's largest and most influential personal membership association for the tube & pipe industries and offers a unique range of benefits, services and events to promote new technology and growth within our industry. Individuals in more than 70 countries worldwide have already discovered the world of difference ITA membership can make to them personally and to their business. The ITA can help you and your company too – so why not join today?... http://www.fmanet.org/training/partnership.cfm?ID=11 Recognizing manufacturers as value-added producers of goods and services, and creators of high quality jobs for Chicago area citizens, the Tooling & Manufacturing Association supports industry by providing educational opportunities, industry representation, services to foster member company global competitiveness and by: helping member companies train and educate personnel at all levels providing direct and indirect sources of information and assistance pooling the...