Speakers Sought for Stamping Sessions at FABTECH Conference

PMA is seeking speakers to present at the stamping educational sessions to be held alongside the 2012 FABTECH exposition, November 12-14 in Las Vegas.  Share your technical knowledge, best practices, case studies and innovations with manufacturing professionals.  Get additional details and apply today!  The deadline is March 9.  Contact Marianne Sichi with questions.

Slide Formers Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Roundtable

PMA's Slide Forming Division will hold a “Future of Slide Forming” Roundtable at Keats Manufacturing in Wheeling, IL, on Tuesday, March 27. The one-day program will include a tour of Keats Manufacturing and a roundtable discussion with experts in slide forming. Gain insight into the general state of the slide forming industry and address key issues important to improving your productivity, including design of tooling, training, tool changeover, quality assurance and technology. This roundtable is an ideal forum for executives and next-generation management. Registration is limited to the first 25, so reserve your space today!

Reduce Costs with Historically Low Energy Prices

Electricity prices are at an 8-year historic low and natural gas prices are at a 9-year historic low. Are you confident that you have the best electricity and natural gas prices, and a supply contract that meets your needs? If your answer is, “I don’t know,” PMA can help. We selected APPI Energy to review energy contracts and advise you how to manage and reduce energy costs. As part of your PMA member benefit, with no risk or upfront cost to you, APPI will help you take advantage of today’s low energy prices. Learn more during our March 16 Webinar—registration is free for PMA members. Contact PMA’s endorsed team of energy experts at 800-520-6685 or http://www.appienergy.com/.

Upcoming Industry Event for Automotive Sales & Purchasing Professionals

PMA member Advanced Purchasing Dynamics, in conjunction with Dan Sharkey of Brooks, Wilkins, Sharkey & Turco PLLC, will host a business and legal breakfast briefing on February 29 in Troy, MI.  Titled "Succeeding in the New Competitive Landscape," this briefing will focus on the continuing automotive industry transformation, including how economic changes and manufacturing restructuring have changed the competitive landscape, the changes to buyer and seller power dynamics resulting from the restructuring, and business and legal strategies for succeeding.  See complete program details and register online.

Begin Using the myPMA Risk Manager—An Online Center for Safety & Loss Control Resources

The myPMA Risk Manager is a comprehensive library in English and Spanish of nearly 2,000 safety policies and procedures, posters and training documents with all the tools to build a complete loss-prevention program.  Learn more about this outstanding service that is available only to PMA members.