Fabricators
No fabricator is too small or too large to benefit from membership in FMA or TPA. Being a member of the association gives you access to the technical and business tools that can help your company succeed.
Get noticed
- As a member, your company will appear in the FMA/TPA Member Directory, boosting your visibility on the Web.
Find the right employee
- Make sure your job openings are seen by the right candidates on our industry-focused job board.
Save money
- Members of FMA and TPA can receive a risk-free energy usage and cost analysis with FMA's Energy Buying Program provided by Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI).
- Advantage and AdvantagePlus members can join the FMA Buying Consortium provided by Prime Advantage, which offers discounts and rebates on materials, components, and services for the metal forming and fabricating industry.
Save time developing a safety program
- Keep on top of OSHA regulations, locate and produce MSDS sheets, and download ready-to-present training materials and checklists in both English and Spanish with the vast resources of Safety.BLR.
Be on the cover of a magazine
- Each year the winner of The FABRICATOR's Industry Award of the Year appears on the cover of the magazine. The winning company also gets a high-visibility profile article inside the magazine. Review the guidelines and fill out an application.
- TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal selects the TPJ Industry Award of the Year for the tube and pipe industry. The winning company is featured on the cover of TPJ magazine and is also profiled in an article. Review the guidelines and fill out an application.
Compare compensation and benefits
- Participate in the new 2009 Cost of Doing Business Survey which replaces the Wage & Benefits, Salary & Benefits and Financial Ratios surveys FMA has been conducting for years.
- Find out what your competitors are paying their workers, as well as what benefits they offer, with FMA's Wage & Benefits Survey for Shop Floor Employees.
- Compare your management and professional salaries with our Metal Forming & Fabricating Salary & Benefits Survey.
Let someone do the research for you
- FMA's Research Assistance Center is the most efficient source for the information you need to optimize your operation. Get personalized service from a trained researcher who understands the industry and has access to the largest library in North America devoted to the metal forming and fabricating industry.
Find out how the economy affects your business
- Learn what the current economic conditions mean to your operation with our twice-monthly economic update e-newsletter, Fabrinomics. Written by FMA Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl, the newsletter provides insight and analysis to help guide your business decisions.
Attend FABTECH
- FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM, the largest metal forming, fabricating, and welding event in North America, is the most efficient, cost-effective platform for conducting business. Reach thousands of potential customers from every part of the world who come to evaluate new technology and find suppliers.
Train your staff
- Help your staff learn skills that will keep them productive and make your company competitive. Whether you prefer seminars, custom in-house training, or online courses, we have programs that will fit your need.
Certify your staff
- Establish your employees' credentials and help them gain recognition for their skills and expertise with FMA's Precision Sheet Metal Operator Certification or FMA's Roll Form Operator Skilled Trade Certificate. Companies that require the exam will gain skilled and tested workers who can more effectively run today's sophisticated manufacturing equipment.
Make a difference
- Impact the future work force of the forming and fabricating industry by helping to organize a manufacturing summer camp near you. Contact a nonprofit or technical school in your area and encourage them to apply for a grant.
Get started
- Questions about FMA or TPA membership? Call customer service at 888-394-4362 or e-mail customer service at info@fmanet.org.
