1913
A handful of metal stamping companies establish Pressed Metal Association (PMA)
Precision Metalforming Association
The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) is the full-service trade association representing the $137-billion metalforming industry of North America—the industry that creates precision metal products using stamping, fabricating, spinning, slide forming and roll forming technologies, and other value-added processes. Its more than 900 member companies also include suppliers of equipment, materials and services to the industry.
Our mission is to shape the environment of the metalforming industry, leading innovative member companies toward superior competitiveness and profitability.
PMA is committed to the value of diversity in our own workplace and in our industry. We know that the future of the North American manufacturing sector depends on creating and maintaining an environment in which all people feel welcome, comfortable and safe. As one of the largest metalworking trade associations in the United States, we are committed to continuing to partner with our member companies and others to recruit, train and retain people of all backgrounds for manufacturing careers that help to propel North America forward.
Our History
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1928-1929
Inactive following WWI, the organization re-emerges briefly as the Pressed Metal Institute (PMI)
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1942
42 charter members re-establish PMI
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1961
PMI changes name to American Metal Stamping Association (AMSA)
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1962
AMSA becomes a member of the International Council of Sheet Metal Presswork Associations
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1967
First issue of Metal Stamping published
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1972
AMSA breaks ground at site of new headquarters in Richmond Heights, OH
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1981
AMSA produces first METALFORM tradeshow in Cleveland, OH
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1983
AMSA Services created to manage association's publications (now called PSI, Inc.)
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1987
AMSA is renamed Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)
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1988
Metal Stamping becomes MetalForming magazine
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1993
First Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference (APSC) takes place in Detroit, MI
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1996
PMA Educational Foundation (PMAEF) established to enhance the supply of skilled workers through training and education programs
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1997
PMA breaks ground at site of new headquarters in Independence, OH
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2008
METALFORM tradeshow partners with FABTECH to become North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event
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2008
PMA collaborates with the National Tooling and Machining Assocation (NTMA) to form One Voice which represents the industry in Washington, D.C.
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2008
Women in Manufacturing (WiM) is established through PMA
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2012
First issue of Fabricating Product News published
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2012
Management Development Academy was launched to advance the careers of management professionals
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2016
First issue of 3D Metal Printing magazine published
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2016
The Center for Metalforming Careers was established by a grant from the PMAEF to provide valuable resources to our industry
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2017
PMA celebrates its 75th anniversary
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2018
METALFORM EDU was launched to provide online training for the metalforming industry
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2021
PMAEF celebrates its 25th anniversary
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2022
PMA celebrates its 80th anniversary
Though the names changed as time passed, the association's strengths did not. Our community is comprised of forward-thinking member companies, outstanding volunteer leadership, an abundance of valuable services and a dedicated staff.
For a more in-depth look into the history of PMA, see Tracing the roots of the Precison Metalforming Association - MetalForming magazine, July 2012
Members by Market
Middle-market manufacturers of metal parts, assemblies and end products, along with tier-1 manufacturers and OEMs, use PMA as an integral way to connect with peers, develop careers and build business relationships. Our footprint is extensive and it continues to grow as the need for resources, shared information and best practices become increasingly important to achieving success in the metalforming industry.
- Primary Processes Performed
- Metal Fabricating
- Roll Forming
- Metal Spinning
- Metal Stamping
- Slide Forming
- Small Lot Stamping
- Tool and Die
- Primary Market Segments Represented
- Aerospace
- Appliance
- Automotive After Market
- Automotive Tier-1
- Automotive Tier-2
- Commercial/Industrial Hardware
- Computer/Business Machines
- Consumer
- Defense
- Electronics
- Lawn and Garden
- Medical Instruments
- Off-Highway
- Produce Own Product
- Telecommunications