Exclusive Member Benefits


What makes joining the Precision Metalforming Association such a sensible decision for your company? The answer is our dedication to understanding and assisting your type of business. PMA offers a unique blend of resources and talent that helps us deliver the right programs and services time and time again right to your doorstep. Many of the association’s services, both new and established, have been developed “by members for members.” It is a process that assures value and relevancy to our members. Our commitment to help you grow and protect the future of your business is in the detail. We are confident that you will find benefits that are right for your business.

Meet and do business with people you can trust through dozens of PMA networking channels—live at national, regional and local events


Committees — Exchange views, compare experiences and develop useful contacts by participating in roundtable opportunities and committee leadership.

DistrictsLearn from plant tours, technical presentations and top management roundtables conveniently located in a district nearest you. Contact Julie Roberts at 216-901-8800 ext. 156 to learn more.

Divisions — Take advantage of customized programs and activities that best fit your stamping, fabricating or forming operations. Contact Allison Grealis at 216-901-8800 ext. 104 to learn more.

Seminars & Meetings — Get the tools you need to improve your production performance.

 

Cut your expenses on industry-tailored business services available exclusively for PMA members.

 

Company Newsletters — After input from you, we’ll write the articles and take care of all the printing and production details for your company newsletter. What you get is a customized quarterly publication that will keep your employees informed. Contact Christie Carmigiano at 216-901-8800 ext. 105 to learn more.

Health Insurance — PMA offers a new health insurance program for members. The program is brought to members by Trustmark Affinity Markets, underwritten and administered by Trustmark Insurance Company, Lake Forest, IL. Trustmark has nearly 100 years of experience in the insurance industry and more than 50 years as a leader in servicing associations and other affiliated organizations.

Business and Workers' Compensation Insurance — Protect your company with essential coverage designed especially for metalformers through the Hylant Group and Chubb Insurance. You will receive experienced underwriting, centralized processing, group-like rates, and knowledgeable risk assessment.

Legal Services — Receive three free hours of professional legal assistance on regulatory, employment and product liability issues annually.

Metal Standards — Search for standards and locate key suppliers with a free subscription to metalinfo.com, which entitles your company to three user licenses.

Online Training — Members can take advantage of online educational opportunities offered by Tooling U and enjoy a 10 percent discount for all employees.

OSHA-Compliant Safety Training — PMA has teamed up with Webnettraining to offer general OSHA-compliant safety training over the internet. We give our members a free password to test-drive the system and a 10 percent discount upon purchase. 

Shipping — Receive member discounts up to 70 percent on every freight shipment through Yellow Transportation. Members also save up to 25 percent on Express Shipping service with DHL Preferred Pricing.

Office NeedsReceive dedicated customer service and exclusive member pricing on your most frequently purchased products through the OfficeMax Partner AdvantageSM program.

Utility Consulting — Lower the cost of your electricity, natural gas, water and waste management services with the Affiliated Power Purchasers International, LCC (APPI) Saving Solution Program.

Regulatory Assistance — Get prompt and knowledgeable answers to your OSHA and EPA questions with unlimited access through the toll-free regulatory hotline.

 

 

Plan and manage your business with confidence through a variety of PMA’s business resources.

 

Business Reports — Measure your company’s performance and benchmark its success using any of the highly acclaimed reports covering wages and benefits, profitability, benchmarking and more.

Publications & Training Resources Catalog — Improve your company’s productivity with effective employee training products and consulting services. PMA has the training tools to build a highly skilled, top-performing workforce in every industry segment-and some are available in Spanish. To request our catalog call us at 216-901-8800 or 800-540-1757.

PMA University — The most comprehensive training resource for the metalforming industry. From the pressroom to the toolroom to the executive offices, PMA University is your one–stop resource for all of your company's workforce development needs.

MetalForming magazine Stay current on technical developments and key management issues when you qualify to receive a complimentary subscription of MetalForming magazine.

Surround yourself with tomorrow’s technology and the people you need to know at METALFORM—the industry’s most focused expo and conference

 

METALFORMSee the latest products and services and do business with the people you can trust. Exhibit at METALFORM and save 15 percent off exhibit space. Contact Roger Judson at 800-541-5336 for information about exhibiting at upcoming tradeshows.  Contact Amy Primiano at 216-901-8800 ext. 102 for more information about attending upcoming tradeshows.

 

Promote your business to your most profitable target audiences through PMA’s online buyers’ guide.

 

Buyers’ GuidesGet valuable referrals from your free listing in PMA’s online Manufacturers and Suppliers Buyers’ Guides, with a link to your website. Your free online business listing promotes your company’s capabilities to more than 7,500 monthly visitors.

 

Prosper in a manufacturing friendly business environment with PMA as your aggressive advocate in Washington, D.C.

 

Metalforming Advocate — Benefit from the association’s lobbying and public relations efforts in support of pro-manufacturing issues and political candidates. PMA is a trusted resource for Congress and the regulatory agencies about issues that affect your business.


 


 

To join PMA, Manufacturers contact Tony Manfredi, Associate Suppliers and Internationals contact Janet Krall at PMA: Phone: 216-901-8800  Fax: 216-901-9190