FMA Member Benefits You’re Probably Not Using (but Should Be)
By Sara Spring | May 19, 2026
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Members join FMA for many reasons, like connecting with others in the industry and accessing valuable tools and resources. But whatever their reason for joining, members who take advantage of their benefits consistently say FMA delivered more than they expected. Whether you’re new to FMA or have been a member for years, make sure you’re not leaving these benefits on the table.
Relevant Training for Every Career Stage and Role
Press brakes, laser welding, shop floor safety, leadership — FMA’s professional development catalog is built around the specific processes you and your team work with every day. With in-person and online options, plus 24/7 access to e-Fab courses and a bookstore stocked with member-discounted resources, it’s the right training at the right time.
Member Savings on Events That Drive Results
FMA’s signature events, like the Annual Meeting, are more than conferences. They’re places where peers become partners, vendors become trusted problem-solvers, and careers take unexpected turns.
“I’ve met people who have helped us tackle real challenges in our day-to-day business.”
– Colin Serling, Member, Quality Metal Stamping
Your Whole Team Is Included.
If your company has an FMA business membership, the benefits aren’t limited to a single person. Your membership extends across your organization, giving employees access to training, resources, events, and industry connections that support growth at every level.
For companies with multiple locations, a multi-site membership expands those benefits to each location, helping you maximize the value of your investment.
Your membership supports something bigger.
For more than 50 years, FMA has helped strengthen and advocate for the metal fabrication industry. Membership is not just a personal investment but also an investment in the future of the industry.
Through our foundation, SparkForce, FMA is shaping the next generation of fabricators. The young people who attend SparkForce manufacturing camps and receive scholarships to advance their skills are the people who’ll be running your equipment and leading your floor in ten years. When you join FMA, you are a part of that work.

Ready to get more from your membership? Visit the membership page or reach out to us directly to explore your benefits.
Side by side, we move metal fabrication forward.
FMA unites thousands of metal fabrication and manufacturing professionals around a common purpose: to shape the future of our industry, and in turn shape the world.
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