Submit an Entry for PMA's Awards of Excellence in Metalforming
Deadline: May 31, 2012

PMA encourages companies that excel in the areas of design, quality, training and education, safety, productivity, process control and product development to submit an entry for PMA’s 2012 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming. Winners receive valuable recognition in MetalForming magazine, on PMA’s website and at the FABTECH tradeshow in November in Las Vegas; and are honored with a special plaque, commemorative flag and cash prize. View the award descriptions and submission requirements and enter to win by the May 31 deadline.

Apply Today for PMA's Newly Launched Management Development Academy

Designed to empower middle managers as highly functional leaders, strategic decision-makers, innovators and motivators, the Management Development Academy is a three-part series of forum-style workshops, coursework, seminars and structured networking designed exclusively for middle-management professionals looking to advance their business and leadership acumen. Session One, June 3-5 in Cleveland, OH, features lessons on planning strategy and business models; objective setting, delegation and time management; and 21st century business communications. This session also includes a free bonus workshop with three of the Metalforming Pioneer companies. See course details and apply today. Registration for the first session closes on May 21!

Learn Best Industry Practices from Metalforming Pioneer Companies

In June, companies that have been recognized by the PMA Educational Foundation’s "Metalforming Pioneer Award Program" will discuss their best practices and how your company can apply these concepts to model similar programs that meet your needs. McGregor Metalworking Companies, Oberg Industries and Roll Forming Corp. will share their stories during a workshop on June 5 in Cleveland, while E.J. Ajax & Sons, GR Spring & Stamping and Pridgeon & Clay will participate in a webinar on June 12.  Register for the workshop and the webinar today!