1913
A handful of metal stamping companies established Pressed Metal Association
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 800 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.
Our History
-
-
1928-1929
Inactive following World War I, the organization reemerged briefly as the Pressed Metal Institute (PMI)
-
1942
42 charter members reestablished PMI
-
1961
PMI changed its name to American Metal Stamping Association
-
1987
AMSA changed its name to Precision Metalforming Association
-
2017
PMA celebrates its 75th 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