Both committee and membership meetings are held periodically at different locations throughout the United States and Canada, affording an opportunity for Industry members and non-members to visit and confer. 

Qualified speakers from various business disciplines are invited to address each Association meeting. Areas of expertise presented may vary from general business topics to highly specialized technical subjects related directly to the Industry. Topics are current and designed to have application in each member’s business practice.

Recent topics have included:

• The Theory of Constraints
• Lean Manufacturing
• Doing Business in China
• Waterjet Technology
• OSHA Regulations
• Economic Forecast
• Small Business Outlook
• Human Resource Issues

The focal point of business and networking at GFA meetings is the Supplier Expo, which provides an opportunity for Supplier members to have the uninterrupted attention of fabricators. 

The Expo features table top displays, and is consistently given high marks by both exhibitors and attendees.