Founded in 1926, the Central Fabricators Association is a regional trade association serving the needs of structural steel fabricators across Midwest America, including Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wisconsin.

Through quarterly meetings, publications and other educational activities, CFA keeps its members informed on what is happening in the industry and how to improve business operations.

• Seminars
• Publications
• Personal Contacts
• Statistical Surveys
• Annual Safety Awards
• Mill Briefings
• Shop Facility Tours

Most CFA members are also members of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). CFA encourages companies to join both organizations and many CFA members participate in AISC through committees and various leadership positions.

Central Fabricators Assocation (CFA), a structural steel fabrication trade association, is dedicated to helping its membership improve their operations by providing an educational forum through the sharing of members’ experiences and use of other industry related resources.

The Board of Directors has identified six targets and approved goals for each target per the following:

1. GOVERNANCE – Maintain a board of directors that has a good cross representation of the membership to ensure new ideas.
   
    
2. MEMBERSHIP – Maintain a strong membership to enhance value.
   
    
3. MEETINGS - Conduct informative quarterly meetings on revelant topics suggested by the membership and the board.
   
    
4. MEMBERSHIP INPUT - Seek feedback and input from members regarding present and future programs.
   
    
5. INDUSTRY ISSUES - Utilize other industry resources to keep the membership informed on current issues affecting the structural steel industry.
   
    
6. STATISTICAL REPORTING - Conduct surveys that provide information which will assist members in benchmarking their performance.