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November 12-14, 2012
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV


May 2-4, 2012
Centro Banamex
Mexico City, Mexico

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PMA offers a blend of resources, programs and services that assures value and relevancy to our members. Our commitment is to help you grow and protect the future of your business.

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March 8-11, 2012

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Metalforming Magazine

Crossbar-Robot Retrofit Raises the Bar on Pressline Productivity

The call for cost reduction and greater flexibility in automotive production is accelerating the trend toward robotic press tending. Retrofitting robots to aging press lines can greatly enhance their output.

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Latest in ERP Solutions

Make plans to attend The Manufacturing ERP Experience—a tour of the industry’s leading enterprise-resource-planning (ERP) software systems for small to midsized manufacturing companies—February 29-March 1, 2012 in Irvine, CA. At this event, you'll witness software demonstrations from leading suppliers, including Epicor, Plex Systems, ECI Solutions, and Global Shop Solutions; benefit from case-study presentations describing successful software-implementation projects; and hear keynote presentations from respected, knowledgeable experts. This is your chance to network with ERP experts—register today!


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/.


 

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.

 


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Press Releases

Business Conditions Report: January 2012
1/24/2012
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12/27/2011
Business Conditions Report: December 2011
12/15/2011
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Business Conditions Report: November 2011
11/22/2011
Hot-Rolled Imports Increase; Total Steel Imports Down in October
11/22/2011

PMA Blog

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