The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International® (FMA) is a professional organization with more than 2,500 individual and company members. Our mission: To advocate for the growth and sustainability of the North American metal processing, forming, and fabricating industries. Founded in 1970, FMA brings metal fabricators and equipment manufacturers together through technology councils, educational programs, networking events, and FABTECH®, the industry’s leading trade show. The official publications of FMA include – The FABRICATOR®, The Tube & Pipe Journal®, STAMPING Journal®, The WELDER, The Fabricator® en Espanol, Canadian Metalworking, and Canadian Fabricating & Welding.