http://www.fmanet.org/media/press-releases.cfm Focus on the latest news coming from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. en-us Copyright 2009 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:41:34 EST http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=47 Despite assertions from manufacturers that they will need a new breed of highly skilled workers in the years ahead and job opportunities will abound for today’s youth, U.S. teenagers in large numbers want to wear white collars, not blue, when they launch their careers.   A new national poll shows a majority of teens – 52 percent – have little or no interest in a manufacturing career and another 21 percent are ambivalent. When asked why, a... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=46 FABTECH® 2009 Provides Solutions to Survive Recession and Prepare for Recovery Dearborn, Mich., October 8, 2009 — The wind energy market has an aggressive goal to supply 20 percent of U.S. energy by 2030, and the U.S. solar energy industry grew to record levels in 2008. How does this translate into opportunities for metalforming, fabricating and welding manufacturers?   Manufacturers can learn more about growth opportunities in the energy sector by attending free... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=45 Normal.dotm 0 0 1 986 5621 FMA 46 11 6902 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; ... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=44 Metal fabrication and forming. Those words represent a vital segment in the world of manufacturing, yet it’s an industry most people may dismiss as not critical in their daily lives. But the impact from the efforts of those who bend, cut, extrude, fasten, finish, level, punch, shear, stamp, weld and assemble components made from sheet or structural metal is pervasive. Fabrication shops supply parts for home appliances; heating and air conditioning units and ducts; autos, trucks,... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=43 Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Intl. recently completed production of a video featuring John Ratzenberger, best known as Cliff Clavin on Cheers and as host of John Ratzenberger's Made in America television show on the Travel Channel.  Ratzenberger is a founder of Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT) and spokeperson for the charitable organization.  NBT focuses on the impending skilled labor... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=42 The metal fabricating industry and the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) were featured in an in-depth article iin the June/July issue of Expansion Solutions magazine.  This comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of metal fabricating, plus a look at the industry's diversity and global impact as well as future growth potential may be a great reference piece for industry  and media professionals. Read the full article.... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=41     ROCKFORD, ILL., June 15, 2009 – U.S. manufacturers must factor in three emerging global trends to best position themselves for growth when the economy starts to emerge from a recession, which may begin as early as fourth quarter 2009, says the economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA).             ... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=40   For more information contact:                                            Ben... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=39   For more information contact:                                            Ben Arens or Gary... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=37   For more information contact:                                            Ben...