Trade Shows and Associations

FabTech
http://www.fmafabtech.com

METAL FORM
http://www.metalform.com

Farm Fest
http://www.farmshows.com


Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
http://www.pma.org
Phone: 216-901-8800
A group that provides information on the metal forming industry, including links to trade show, magazines, and journals.

Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International (FMA)
http://www.fmanet.org/FMA/FMA_Homepage.htm
Phone: 815-399-8775
An association that brings metal fabricators together through educational programs, volunteer committees, technology councils and networking opportunities.

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
http://www.nims-skills.org/home/index.htm
Phone: 703-352-4971
A nonprofit organization formed to support the development of a skilled workforce for the metalworking industry.

National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA)
http://www.ntma.org
Phone: 800-248-6862
A group that designs and manufactures special tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gages, special machines and precision machined parts.