http://www.fmanet.org/media/press-releases.cfm Focus on the latest news coming from the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. en-us Copyright 2012 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:04:57 EST http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=98 ROCKFORD, Ill., Dec. 21, 2011 – The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA) invites manufacturing executives to join its new Green Manufacturer Network, a professional organization of individual members working together to drive the transition toward environmentally friendly manufacturing. “The mission of the Green Manufacturer Network is to be the principal resource to advance sustainable manufacturing,” said Edward Youdell, president and CEO... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=96 ROCKFORD, ILL., Dec. 14 – If the U.S. addresses “in a coherent manner” four key issues that impact the economy – employment, consumer behavior, global economic strain, and the role of politicians – the country can expect growth of around 3 percent in 2012, forecasts an economist for a leading manufacturing industry trade group. “If not, the U.S. will wallow in the 1 to 1.5 percent territory – with all that... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=95 ROCKFORD, IL, November 21, 2011 – A comprehensive analysis that projects planned 2012 capital expenditures on machinery and equipment ranging from cutting machines and ironworkers to press brakes and welding supplies is now available from the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, Intl. (FMA). The 2012 Capital Spending Forecast provides insight into the purchasing intentions next year of leading fabricating and forming companies based on a survey of 1,212 executives. The... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=94 Largest Expo in Show History Proves that Manufacturing Is Not Only Alive, But Thriving CHICAGO — December 1, 2011 -- FABTECH 2011 shattered all records of previous shows, with the number of buyers walking the floor, educational conference attendance and the overall square footage of exhibit space.  The recently concluded, four-day exposition and conference at Chicago’s McCormick Place welcomed a historic 35,457 attendees; 35 percent increase over 2009 –... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=93  The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) is pleased to announce that it is partnering with The Manufacturing Institute to bring precision metal fabrication certifications to the NAM-endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification Systems (SCS). The partnership adds FMA’s Precision Sheet Metal Operator (PSMO) certification program to the SCS offerings. The Manufacturing Institute is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the National Association of... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=92 Long-Time FMA Executive Mark Hoper Named to Post ROCKFORD, ILL., October 3, 2011 – In a move to enhance customer service and ease the purchase of its many product offerings,  the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), has created the new position of vice president of expositions and media and selected long-time FMA executive Mark Hoper to fill the post. Hoper will be responsible for integrating trade show sales with media sales, and will... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=91 Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT), the charitable foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International® (FMA), elected a new slate of officers at its recent meeting. Traci Tapani, co-president, Wyoming Machine, Inc. of Stacy, Minn., was elected chairwoman; Bryan Hawkins, president/CEO, Hawkeye Industries, Inc. of Tupelo, Miss., was elected vice chairman; and Marcia Arndt, dean-manufacturing technology of Moraine Park Technical College, West... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=90 George Bogan, president & COO of Main Steel Polishing, Tinton Falls, N.J.; Rob Clark, vice president-operations, Clark Metal Products, Blairsville, Penn.; Vivek Gupta, managing director, Texas Profab Corp. of Carrollton, Texas; and Dan McLeod, general manager, Brenco Industries Ltd., Delta, British Columbia, Canada were elected to the board of directors of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) at the group’s recent annual meeting. All... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=89 By Dr. Chris Kuehl, Economic Analyst Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International The dominant story from Mexico today is one of violence and corruption. The drug wars are a very real part of Mexico these days and nobody would underestimate the challenges that lie ahead for the government. However, there is another story that doesn’t make the headlines yet is perhaps far more important to the future of the country. In June, CNBC reported that Mexico’s... http://www.fmanet.org/media/release.cfm?ID=88 ROCKFORD, ILL., October 3, 2011 – David Brambert has been named group publisher for FMA Communications, Inc., the publishing affiliate of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA). As group publisher, Brambert  will be responsible for the strategic direction of FMA’s industrial publications, which include The FABRICATOR, TPJ-the Tube & Pipe Journal, STAMPING Journal, Practical Welding Today and Green Manufacturer as well as the...