Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA)

Website: https://www.fmanet.org

The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International represents companies involved in all aspects of metal forming, fabricating, tube and pipe manufacturing, welding, and metal finishing, providing members with educational programs, technical resources, networking opportunities, and business development support that enhance operational excellence and competitive positioning. FMA offers extensive training through the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) education programs, hosts major industry trade shows including FABTECH that showcase manufacturing technologies and facilitate supplier connections, publishes magazines and technical content covering industry trends and best practices, and provides management resources addressing business challenges from workforce development to regulatory compliance. The association also advocates for manufacturing-friendly policies and promotes careers in manufacturing to address industry workforce needs. For photochemical etching companies, FMA membership provides access to metal forming and fabrication industry networks, educational resources on complementary processes, and connections to potential customers across automotive, aerospace, appliance, electronics, and other metal-intensive industries.