National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) P.O. Box 492167 Lawrenceville, GA 30049 Phone: 888-516-8585 Fax: 888-279-7994 Email: nommainfo@nomma.org NOMMA.org The National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association was formed in 1958 to serve the ornamental and miscellaneous metals industry. Today we have nearly 600 members across the U.S. and in over a dozen foreign countries. Our members produce the full spectrum of ornamental and miscellaneous metalwork, ranging from railings to driveway gates, and from sculptures to light structural steel. NOMMA is strongly committed to improving the industry through education and advocacy work. We are also dedicated to educating owners and the design/build community on the many advantages of ornamental and miscellaneous metalwork. For information on becoming a NOMMA member, visit NOMMA.org Nestled in the heart of historic downtown San Antonio along the banks of the world famous River Walk, thrives the nucleus of the city s convention industry. Recently renovated, The Henry B. González Convention Center (HBGCC) plays host to more than 300 events each year with over 750,000 convention delegates from around the world. The facility offers meeting and exhibit space within walking distance to the River Walk, historical attractions, restaurants, shops and hotels. It also meets the ever-evolving needs of the industry with innovative design and fl exible indoor and outdoor space.
NOMMA is excited to announce the co-location of METALfab at The American Fence Association s FENCETECH in San Antonio for the largest gathering of the fence and ornamental and miscellaneous metals industries. Meet peers from around the country for 5 days full of industry expertise. Extensive Education and seminars related to today s technology and trends Business & management tools, sales tips & training Networking opportunities across two industries Expected attendance of 4,800 Over 300 booths on the exhibit fl oor NOMMA Welcome Reception History in the Making Opening Party Annual Meeting and General Session Party with a Purpose/NEF Auction Breakfast of Champions Awards Presentation
METALfab & FENCETECH is the only marketplace where you have access to more than 300 remarkable exhibitors. Every year, more and more new products are introduced. Register your employees for 5 days of education, business and management tools, practical sales tips and training. Become a member at NOMMA.org Includes exhibit fl oor access Package Early Bird (Before Feb 1) Member Onsite Non-Member Early Bird (Before Feb 1) Onsite Education Seminar (Includes: Education Seminars, Annual Meeting, Exhibit Floor Access) $175 $250 $250 $325 Exhibit Floor Only (Friday - Sunday) $0 $50 $50 $75 Additional events are available for purchase when registering.
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Continuing Education: Measuring Through the Eyes of the Fabricator and Installer 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM First Time Attendee Orientation and Buddy Meet 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Optimizing Your Shop to Run Lean - Education Seminar 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Finishing - Powder Coating - Education Seminar 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM Women in Business - Education Seminar 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM History of Metalwork Part 3 - Education Seminar 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Cash is King! Understanding, Protecting & Increasing Cash Flow - Education Seminar 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Metallurgy - Copper Alloys - Education Seminar 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 25 Tips and Tricks to Enhance Your CAD Performance - Education Seminar 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Metallurgy - Aluminum - Education Seminar 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Improve Visibility and Revenue While Delivering Exceptional Customer Service - Education Seminar 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Engineering 101 - Education Seminar 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Peer-to-Peer Collaboration and Networking (formerly Listserv Live) - Education Seminar 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM How to Align and Retain Key Employees - Education Seminar 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM NOMMA Welcome Reception - Marriott Riverwalk/Oak Tree Terrace 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Service Agreements - Education Seminar 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Detailing and Shop Drawings, In House or Contract? - Education Seminar 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM Finishing - Liquid Paint - Education Seminar 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM How to Prepare for an Installation - Education Seminar 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Code Updates - Education Seminar 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM What, When and Where? A Business Owners Discussion Forum - Education Seminar 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibit Floor Open, Education Pavilion Opens at 2:00pm 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM History in the Making Opening Party, featuring Prophets and Outlaws 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM NOMMA Annual Meeting 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM General Session, featuring Keynote Speaker Steve Gilliland 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibit Floor Open, Education Pavilion Opens at 11:00am 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM Party with a Purpose/NEF Auction 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast of Champions - NOMMA Awards Presentations 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Exhibit Floor Open 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Top Job Jamboree - Featuring 2017 Award Winners 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM Championship Football D-Fence Watch Party
Party the night away at the networking event of the year! Mingle with fellow attendees and exhibitors at The LDR & Grotto, a charming section of the San Antonio River Walk with Texas flair. Get your groove on with entertainment from Prophets and Outlaws, an exciting southern rock band with soul. Purchase your tickets now. This event will sell out! Ticket Prices: Early Bird - $75.00, Onsite - $90.00 Celebrate your favorite football team by wearing their jersey or more. Dinner will be served and fun will be had, followed by the silent and live auction to benefit the NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF). Join fellow NOMMA and AFA members as you bid on custom fabricated metalwork, as well as many other items made or donated by NOMMA members. Ticket Price: $75 Member, $90 Non-member Pricing for all events is listed on the registration form of nomma.org Join us as we hold our Annual Business Meeting, welcome new members, and vote for Board Members and Officers for the coming year. We will celebrate our dedicated NOMMA volunteer members with presentations of the Clifford H. Brown Award, the Julius Blum Award, the Frank A. Kozik Award, the Todd Kinnikin Scholarship and the Presidential Silver Star Award. No ticket purchase required, RSVP is required at registration. A fabulous Texas breakfast along with a bloody mary bar will precede NOMMA s annual presentation of the Top Job Awards. Following the Breakfast of Champions, head to the Exhibit Hall for an opportunity to hear from the winners and more, during the Top Job Jamboree in the Education Pavilion (10:00am to 12:30 pm). Ticket Prices: $55 Member, $70 Non-member
NOMMA is strongly committed to improving the industry through education and advocacy work. We are also dedicated to educating owners and the design/build community on the many advantages of ornamental and miscellaneous metalwork. The NOMMA Education Foundation (NEF) is bringing together top-notch presenters to give important updates on safety, trends and technology. Purchase your Education Seminar Package today to stay up-to-date and educated at METALfab. Access to all NOMMA/NEF education seminars Access to all AFA education seminars Access to the Show Floor (Friday - Sunday) Presented By: Mark O Malley, Welding & Fabricating Inc. This day-long class will cover both classroom topics of new technology, tried and true techniques, and use of a variety of tools in measuring for fabrication and installation. The afternoon session will include hands-on use of tools for attendees to measure around the building, and a follow-up session to work through any specific challenges. *Pre-METALfab continuing education class, additional fee required. Visit nomma.org/page/100 for pricing and registration. Presented By: Kendall Shrock, Shrock Fabrication Know your equipment needs and optimize production, know the expected ROI on equipment, staff and space and get your employees in the mindset of efficiency. Presented By: Faez Kneider, Tiger Drylac and Keith Majka, Majka Railing Detailed discussion on powder coating: know the various manufacturers and types of powders. Find out how to get into tight corners and prepare surfaces of different metals. Moderated By: Heidi Baley and Cris Holt, Steel Welding Round table discussion of current issues that effect women in the industry. Presented By: Randy Leblanc, Metalhead and Eric Cupper, Cupper Studio Increase your ability to communicate with clients by learning the principles and elements of design and their relationship to architectural metals.
Presented by Cathy Vequist, Pinpoint Solutions Do you know where your cash has gone? Learn how to analyze past cash flow, project future availability and determine the impact of customer/vendor terms and other factors to ramp up your cash flow. Presented By: Larry Peters, Copper Development Council Look at and examine the pros and cons of the various copper alloys that we see in our industry and prepare your employees and your shop to work with copper alloys. Presented By: Dave Fillippi, FabCad Learn how to speed up your drawing development and detailing by using automatic macros, customized short keys and undiscovered AutoCAD commands. Plus 3rd party tools that increase your personal productivity. Presented By: Mike Brown, Eastern Metal Supply Explanation of the various alloys we see in our industry, what are their pros and cons, finish possibilities and best practices to help prepare your employee to work with aluminum. Presented By: Jay Shah, Architectural Iron Design Customer service is vital in our service-based industry and economy. Help increase revenue by adding complimentary services or products and adding to your online presence while creating your niche in the market. Presented by Grant and David York, York Metal Fabrication We know what codes say, but how do we run basic calculations to make sure that our products meet those requirements?
Facilitated By: Tony Martinez, Big D Metal works A discussion into practical insights and solutions to working both in and out of the organization to provide better service and develop new business opportunities. Presented By: Bill Schenke, Ameristar Fence Aligning employees in the organization with your strategic plan is one of the most important things you can do. Learn how to identify and mentor the development of your employees so they meet the needs of your organization. Presented By: Scott Colson, Iron Innovations Inc. How to design, sell and implement gate automation service agreements for your business (rules will differ per state). Presented By: Dave Busarello, Bridgeton Drafting In house or contract? What you should look for and expect from a detailer and how to select the right one for your company. Generally accepted principles and formats for presentations. Presented By: Jesse Wilson, Cardinal Paint & Powder Detailed discussion on the chemistry of liquid coating and the pros and cons of the various types. Find out the various surface preparations, drying characteristics, hardness vs. flexibility for durability, environmental concerns and UV stability. Moderated by: Maciej Jankowski, Artistic Iron Works Set up a process for smooth installation that instills confidence in your customer and gets the job done. Discuss the best practices, check lists, tools and what your installers need to know before getting to the job site. Round table discussion led by NOMMA members from across the US. Presented By: Tony Leto, The Wagner Companies Update on current code hearings and issues, plus a Q&A on building codes and what to look for. Moderated by: Justin Piggott, Emerald Iron Works and Curt Witter, Big D Metalworks All owners ask these questions daily. Join in a discussion with other business owners on how they tackle short term and long term challenges.
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