Research
FMA and TPA frequently collects information and statistics in several areas such as wages, benefits, financial ratios, capital spending intentions, and a machine tool inventory that are specific to the metal forming and fabricating industry.
Find technical articles
- Read past articles from The FABRICATOR®, STAMPING Journal®, TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal®, and Practical Welding Today® in the Article Archive on thefabricator.com.
- Search the technical articles from more than a dozen industry magazines at once. Members of FMA and TPA have full access to the Index of Industry Magazines.
Compare compensation and benefits
- Compare your company's hourly wages, professional salaries and employee benefits to others in the industry with FMA's Salary/Wage & Benefit Survey.
Locate your best potential markets
- In 2008, FMA conducted the first national machine tool inventory in a decade. This survey reveals how many machines are operating in each region and how old they are. It is sorted by type of machine, region, and size of company. You can purchase the 2008 Machine Tool Inventory in our bookstore.
Learn about an issue
- White papers are authoritative reports that address problems, educate readers, and help people make decisions. Read the latest white papers created by industry experts on issues of vital interest to the metal forming industry.
Get started
- Questions? Call customer service at 888-394-4362 or email customer service at info@fmanet.org.
