Archive

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Awards of Excellence

4/2/2008 - 2008 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming Announced
4/2/2008 - E&E Manufacturing Company, Inc. Wins Safety Award
4/2/2008 - E.J. Ajax & Sons, Inc. Wins Productivity Award
4/2/2008 - ITW CIP California Wins Design Award
4/2/2008 - OKAY Industries, Inc. Wins Product Development Award
4/2/2008 - OKAY Industries, Inc. Wins Quality Award
4/2/2008 - Penn United Technologies Wins Training and Education Award
4/2/2008 - SKD Automotive Group Wins Process Control Award
6/22/2007 - PMA Accepting Entries for 2008 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming
7/24/2006 - PMA Accepting Entries for 2007 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming
3/22/2006 - 2006 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming Announced
3/22/2006 - Buhrke Industries, LLC Wins Design Award
3/22/2006 - Kramski North America, Inc. Wins Productivity Award
3/22/2006 - McGregor Metalworking Companies Wins Training Award
3/22/2006 - Micro Stamping Corporation Wins Safety Award
3/22/2006 - OKAY Industries Wins Product Development Award
3/22/2006 - Trans-Matic Manufacturing Company Wins Quality Award
3/22/2006 - Ultra Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. Wins Process Control Award
3/22/2006 - Vincennes University Wins Educational Institution Award
6/27/2005 - PMA Accepting Entries for 2006 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming
3/22/2005 - 2005 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming Announced
3/22/2005 - Okay Industries Wins Product Development Award
3/22/2005 - Red Rock Stamping Company Wins Safety Award
3/22/2005 - Trico Products Corporation Wins Design Award
3/22/2005 - Walker Corporation Wins Productivity Award
4/30/2003 - Awards of Excellence in Metalforming Gain New Sponsors
3/21/2003 - 2003 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming Announced
3/21/2003 - A. J. Rose Manufacturing Company Wins Design Award
3/21/2003 - Anchor Manufacturing Group, Inc. Wins Process Control Award
3/21/2003 - Anchor Manufacturing Group, Inc. Wins Safety Award
3/21/2003 - M. S. Willett, Inc. Wins Productivity Award
3/21/2003 - M. S. Willett, Inc. Wins Quality Award
3/21/2003 - Malow Junior High Wins Educational Institution Award
3/21/2003 - SKD Automotive Group Wins Environmental Improvement Award
3/21/2003 - Trico Products Corporation Wins Product Development Award
3/21/2003 - Trico Products Corporation Wins Training & Education Award
3/6/2002 - 2002 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming Announced
3/6/2002 - Flexible Steel Lacing Company Wins Safety Award
3/6/2002 - SKD Automotive Group Wins Quality Award
3/6/2002 - Waukesha Tool & Stamping, Inc. Wins Product Development Award
3/5/2002 - Anchor Tool & Die Co. Wins Process Control Award
3/5/2002 - Precision Resource Canada Ltd. Wins Training & Education Award
3/5/2002 - Roll Forming Corporation Wins Design Award
3/5/2002 - Thomas Engineering Company Wins Productivity Award
3/5/2002 - Trico Products Corporation Wins Environmental Improvement Award

METALFORM

4/16/2008 - New Faces Found at Regional METALFORM Birmingham
4/4/2008 - METALFORM, FABTECH International and AWS Welding Show Announce Strategic Alliance
2/11/2008 - Special Events Highlight Regional METALFORM Birmingham
1/29/2008 - Educational Conference Offers Wealth of Learning Opportunities for Metalformers
1/8/2008 - Regional METALFORM Birmingham
11/8/2007 - PMA Launches Registration for Regional METALFORM
10/15/2007 - METALFORM Mexico Surpasses All Expectations
9/11/2007 - Regional METALFORM Shows Continue to Gain Popularity
8/16/2007 - Educational Conference Highlights METALFORM Mexico Trade Show
5/17/2007 - METALFORM Mexico Returns to Cintermex in Monterrey
4/12/2007 - Exhibitors Rate 2007 METALFORM Show a Tremendous Success
3/29/2007 - Industry Experts Sought to Speak at 2008 Metalforming Educational Conference
2/22/2007 - Next Generation Leaders Meet the Next Generation of Technology
1/18/2007 - Metalforming Trade Show Offers an Explosion of Technology & Knowledge
11/30/2006 - Metalforming Exposition in Mexico Doubles in Size
11/27/2006 - PMA Launches Registration for 2007 METALFORM Show
9/19/2006 - METALFORM Mexico Gains Media Attention
9/11/2006 - METALFORM Mexico Trade Show Features Educational Conference
8/28/2006 - New Labor Contracts Lower Exhibitor Costs in Rosemont
6/7/2006 - METALFORM Returns to Chicago in 2007
5/11/2006 - METALFORM Mexico Honored as a Top Industrial Show
4/13/2006 - METALFORM Tops Charts in Music City
3/16/2006 - Metalforming Trade Show Hits Nashville on March 21-23
3/6/2006 - New Technology Features Address Needs of Mexico’s Manufacturing Base
2/27/2006 - METALFORM Exhibitors Showcase “New Hits” in Nashville
1/30/2006 - Student Day Offers Exposure to Metalforming Industry Technology and Careers
1/12/2006 - Trade Show Features Educational Sessions for Metalformers
1/9/2006 - METALFORM Makes Noise in "Music City"
11/10/2005 - METALFORM Mexico Gains Momentum in Monterrey
10/4/2005 - PMA Launches Registration for METALFORM Nashville
9/23/2005 - METALFORM Expo Opens Soon at Cintermex in Monterrey
8/8/2005 - METALFORM Trade Shows Report Growth
8/1/2005 - METALFORM Mexico Assists Exhibitors Seeking Global Market
6/28/2005 - METALFORM Mexico 2005 Continues to Grow
5/31/2005 - Southern Metalforming Takes “Center Stage” for 2006 Regional METALFORM Trade Show in Nashville, TN
4/5/2005 - METALFORM’05 Receives Rave Reviews from Exhibitors
2/22/2005 - Exhibitor List for METALFORM’05 Continues to Grow
1/26/2005 - Students See Metalforming Technology at Work During Trade Show
1/24/2005 - Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing & Services Al Frink to be Keynote Speaker at METALFORM Rally
12/16/2004 - METALFORM’05 to Take Place March 20-23, 2005 in Rosemont, IL
12/16/2004 - Trade Show Offers Educational Experience for Metalformers
12/1/2004 - METALFORM Announces New Networking Tool
10/27/2004 - PMA Launches Registration for METALFORM'05
10/19/2004 - METALFORM Mexico Relocates to Mexico City World Trade Center
10/18/2004 - METALFORM Mexico Educational Conference Addresses Attendee Needs
10/18/2004 - METALFORM Mexico Press Conference Attracts an Industry of Attention
8/4/2004 - Primiano Earns Prestigious Exhibition Management Certification
4/26/2004 - METALFORM Mexico Receives Trade Fair Certification from U.S. Department of Commerce
4/5/2004 - Regional METALFORM a Hit in Louisville
3/18/2004 - METALFORM Mexico Exposition Debuts in November 2004
2/6/2004 - METALFORM Welcomes New Exhibitors and Expanded Technology
1/29/2004 - Student Day Offers Formalized Learning Experience at METALFORM
1/20/2004 - METALFORM Celebrates 20th Show with Return to Rosemont in 2005
11/24/2003 - PMA Unveils Regional Exhibitions with METALFORM Louisville
10/15/2003 - PMA Unveils Comprehensive Exhibition Website
9/26/2003 - Trade Show will Feature Hotbed of Educational Tracks
7/28/2003 - PMA Launches Registration for METALFORM Louisville
4/1/2003 - METALFORM’03 Offers Optimistic Outlook
3/20/2003 - The Show Goes On
2/10/2003 - Students Will Storm Windy City to See Technology at Work During Trade Show
1/10/2003 - METALFORM-Louisville Kicks Off Regional Trade Shows
12/20/2002 - PMA Raises Exposition to New Level - Debuts Production Line at METALFORM’03
12/4/2002 - Trade Show Offers Ultimate Educational Experience for Metalformers
11/20/2002 - PMA’s METALFORM’03 Returns to Windy City from March 23-26, 2003
9/9/2002 - The Minster Machine Co. Tops List of Press Builders Exhibiting at Trade Show
8/1/2002 - METALFORM'03 Exposition Returns to Rosemont, IL
6/11/2002 - Tooling & Manufacturing Association to Co-sponsor the Tooling Technology Pavilion at METALFORM’03
5/22/2002 - METALFORM’03 Call for Presentations Announced
5/1/2002 - BIENNIAL BIG SHOW FORMAT APPROVED BY PMA BOARD
4/26/2002 - METALMECANICA USA 2002: NOVEMBER 6-8, 2002 - Mexico City
3/21/2002 - METALFORM’02 Exhibits Industry Optimism
3/7/2002 - Students Get the Big Picture on Metalforming
12/19/2001 - PMA METALFORM’02 and AWS Welding Show 2002 Hit Chicago March 4-7, 2002
11/21/2001 - Service Center Expo and Conference International
Joins MAX INTERNATIONAL

Monthly Business Conditions

3/14/2008 - Business Conditions Report: March 2008
2/15/2008 - Business Conditions Report: February 2008
1/24/2008 - Business Conditions Report: January 2008
12/18/2007 - Business Conditions Report: December 2007
11/19/2007 - Business Conditions Report: November 2007
10/16/2007 - Business Conditions Report: October 2007
9/18/2007 - Business Conditions Report: September 2007
8/21/2007 - Business Conditions Report: August 2007
7/26/2007 - Business Conditions Report: July 2007
6/15/2007 - Business Conditions Report: June 2007
4/19/2007 - Business Conditions Report: April 2007
3/19/2007 - Business Conditions Report: March 2007
2/15/2007 - Business Conditions Report: February 2007
1/18/2007 - Business Conditions Report: January 2007
12/15/2006 - Business Conditions Report: December 2006
11/17/2006 - Business Conditions Report: November 2006
10/20/2006 - Business Conditions Report: October 2006
9/21/2006 - Business Conditions Report: September 2006
8/17/2006 - Business Conditions Report: August 2006
7/18/2006 - Business Conditions Report: July 2006
6/14/2006 - Business Conditions Report: June 2006
5/30/2006 - Business Conditions Report: May 2006
4/18/2006 - Business Conditions Report: April 2006
3/20/2006 - Business Conditions Report: March 2006
2/21/2006 - Business Conditons Report: February 2006
1/26/2006 - Business Conditions Report: January 2006
11/29/2005 - Business Conditions Report: November 2005
10/14/2005 - Business Conditions Report: October 2005
9/16/2005 - Business Conditions Report: September 2005
8/18/2005 - Business Conditions Report: August 2005
7/21/2005 - Business Conditions Report: July 2005
6/21/2005 - Business Conditions Report: June 2005
5/25/2005 - Business Conditions Report: May 2005
4/22/2005 - Business Conditions Report: April 2005
3/18/2005 - Business Conditions Report: March 2005
2/21/2005 - Business Conditions Report: February 2005
1/20/2005 - Business Conditions Report: January 2005
12/16/2004 - Business Conditions Report: December 2004
11/19/2004 - Business Conditions Report: November 2004
10/21/2004 - Business Conditions Report: October 2004
9/30/2004 - Business Conditions Report: September 2004
7/14/2004 - Business Conditions Report: July 2004
6/16/2004 - Business Conditions Reflect Caution
4/13/2004 - Business Conditions Report: April 2004
3/12/2004 - Metalformers’ Economic Hopefulness Wanes
2/19/2004 - Business Conditions Report Projects Bright Future
1/20/2004 - Metalformers’ Optimism Climbs Again
12/15/2003 - Economic Forecast Spikes for Metalformers
11/17/2003 - Manufacturing Outlook Rebounds After Brief Lull
10/16/2003 - U.S. Manufacturing Sector Anticipates Economic Dip
9/17/2003 - Manufacturers’ Economic Forecast Continues Upward Trend
8/18/2003 - Metalformers See Light at End of Economic Tunnel
7/17/2003 - Metalformers Show Hint of Economic Optimism
6/16/2003 - Economy Holds its Ground for U.S. Manufacturers
5/13/2003 - U.S. Manufacturers Rebound
4/14/2003 - Manufacturers’ Economic Confidence Slips with Onset of War
3/12/2003 - World Instability Causes Metalformers to Pause
2/26/2003 - Economic Outlook Dwindles for Metalformers
1/24/2003 - Confidence in Economy Continues to Rise
12/18/2002 - Manufacturers Have High Hopes for New Year
11/20/2002 - Manufacturing Industry Continues Economic Struggle
11/5/2002 - Manufacturing Industry Dives Deeper into Economic Despair
8/27/2002 - Suffering Continues in Manufacturing Sector
8/1/2002 - No Recovery in Sight for U.S. Manufacturers
6/27/2002 - Manufacturing Sector Continues to Lag
5/20/2002 - Manufacturing Optimism Levels Off in May
4/24/2002 - Manufacturing Layoffs Down in April
3/13/2002 - March 2002 Manufacturing Business Conditions: Optimism Holds Strong
2/18/2002 - December 2001 Manufacturing Business Conditions Hold Optimism
12/18/2001 - November 2001 Manufacturing Business Conditions Reflect New Optimism
11/21/2001 - October 2001 Manufacturing Business Conditions Released
10/19/2001 - September 2001 Manufacturing Business Conditions Released

PMA

4/8/2008 - PMA Announces Innovation Award Winners
3/27/2008 - Metalformers to Meet in Sylvania in April
3/20/2008 - Global Metalforming Executives to Gather in Grand Rapids for International Congress on Manufacturing Issues
3/3/2008 - Metalformers to Meet in Pontiac in March
3/3/2008 - New CD-ROM Addresses Die Design and Troubleshooting
2/6/2008 - Tennessee Metalformers to Hold Industry Benchmarking Meeting
1/29/2008 - PMA Urges Congressional Support for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers in Upcoming Trade Legislation
1/18/2008 - Metalforming Educational Foundation Awards $88,000 in Grants
12/20/2007 - PMA Disappointed by U.S. Government's Failure to Act on China Currency Manipulation
12/13/2007 - Metalformers to Meet in Livonia in January
12/5/2007 - PMA Renews Alliance with OSHA to Advance Industry Safety & Health
12/3/2007 - Congressman Peter Roskam Tours S&S Hinge Company
11/5/2007 - PMA Announces 2008 Committee Chairs
10/29/2007 - Hardt Elected PMA 2008 Chairman of the Board
10/22/2007 - PMA Sponsors Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s “American Made” Concerts
10/19/2007 - Precision Metalforming Association Hires Vice President of Membership, Services and Marketing
10/16/2007 - Tennessee Metalformers to Hold Annual Suppliers’ Night in Nashville
10/3/2007 - Metalformers to Meet in Plymouth in October
8/30/2007 - New Chairs Elected to PMA's Twenty Local Districts
8/8/2007 - Metalforming Educational Foundation Awards First Sheet Metal Certificate
7/16/2007 - PMA President Testifies Before Congress, Points to High Raw Material Costs Pricing U.S. Manufacturers Out of Global Market
6/20/2007 - Regional METALFORM Moves Down Southeast Automotive Corridor
6/13/2007 - U.S. Treasury Inattention to China Currency Manipulation Spurs Congress to Take Action
5/30/2007 - Landon Fleeger Becomes Nation's First NIMS-Certified Press Setup Operator
5/18/2007 - Business Conditions Report: May 2007
5/11/2007 - Metalforming Educational Foundation Awards $95,000 in Grants
5/3/2007 - PMA Applauds Levin/Camp Legislation to Permanently Extend R&D Tax Credit
4/18/2007 - PMA Joins with Metalworking Associations to Offer Health Insurance Program to Members
3/27/2007 - 2007 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming Announced
3/27/2007 - E.J. Ajax & Sons Wins Training and Education Award
3/27/2007 - Feintool North America Wins Design Award
3/27/2007 - Lincoln High School Wins Educational Institution Award
3/27/2007 - SKD Automotive Group Wins Process Control Award
3/27/2007 - Solid State Stamping Wins Safety Award
3/27/2007 - Stripmatic Products Wins Quality Award
3/12/2007 - Metalforming Capital Expenditures Projected to Increase in 2007
3/8/2007 - PMA Welcomes Senate Effort to Tackle Currency Manipulation
2/7/2007 - U.S. Metalforming Manufacturers Applaud Legislation to Crack Down on Counterfeiting
1/25/2007 - Trade Show Features Educational Sessions for Metalformers
1/4/2007 - Metalforming Educational Foundation Awards $40,000 in Grants
12/20/2006 - Steel-Using Manufacturers Urge U.S. Government to Escalate Pressure on China Over Currency Manipulation
12/11/2006 - PMA Congratulates Congress on Extending R&D Tax Credit
12/5/2006 - Precision Metalforming Association Calls on Congress to Extend R&D Tax Credit Before Adjourning This Year
11/21/2006 - Smith Promotes Advocacy and Education as PMA's 2007 Chairman
11/14/2006 - Precision Metalforming Association Calls on Congress to Extend R&D Tax Credit Now
10/31/2006 - U.S. Auto Parts Manufacturers and Metalformers Join Together to Call for End to Corrosion-Resistant Steel Duties
10/30/2006 - PMA Launches Technical Forum for Spanish-Speaking Metalformers
9/15/2006 - Young Manufacturers Join Reps. Manzullo, McCotter and Lipinski to Fight for the Future of Manufacturing in America
8/31/2006 - Rep. Hoekstra Holds Town-Hall Meeting at Trans-Matic Manufacturing
8/24/2006 - New Chairs Elected to PMA’s Twenty Local Districts
8/15/2006 - Metalforming Educational Foundation Offers $208,500 in Grants
7/7/2006 - Enthusiasm Grows for Metalforming Seminars and Events in Mexico
6/1/2006 - Metalforming Educational Foundation Awards $34,370 in Grants
5/17/2006 - Senate Defeats Effort to Provide Small Businesses with Affordable Health Care Options
5/17/2006 - Steel Users Impacted by U.S. Government’s Failure to Act on China Currency Manipulation
4/11/2006 - PMA Partners with NTMA to Offer Sales Opportunities for Contract Manufacturers
4/10/2006 - PMA Partners with metalinfo.com to Offer Members Access to Global Standards and Product Specs
2/15/2006 - New CD-ROM Addresses Material Formability
1/31/2006 - Metalforming Educational Foundation Releases New Training Guides
12/16/2005 - Metalforming Educational Foundation Awards $44,500 in Grants
12/1/2005 - PMA Announces 2006 Committee Chairs
11/30/2005 - October Rise in Imports Signals Progress in Consumers' Access to Competitively Priced Steel
11/18/2005 - PMA Forms Alliance with OSHA to Advance Industry Safety & Health
11/14/2005 - Rosselli Hopes to Pull an "ACE" as PMA's 2006 Chairman
9/30/2005 - Metalforming Educational Foundation Seeking New Partners
9/1/2005 - Metalforming Educational Foundation Offers $170,000 in Grants
8/15/2005 - New Chairs Elected to PMA’s Twenty Local Districts
7/29/2005 - PMA Applauds House Passage of China Bill H.R. 3283
7/26/2005 - PMA Urges Congress to Pass Association Health Plan Legislation to Help Small Businesses
7/22/2005 - China Currency Revaluation a 'First Step' in Meaningful Progress for U.S. Manufacturers
7/18/2005 - Metalworking Manufacturers Applaud
Reps. Ryan and Hunter's Leadership
4/27/2005 - PMA Continues Global Mission, Expansion into Mexican Market
4/11/2005 - Judi Campo Earns Certified Meeting Professional Status
3/16/2005 - New CD-ROM Covers In-Die Sensing and Metalforming Electronics
1/17/2005 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Announces Nearly $940,000 for Apprenticeship Training for Metalworkers
11/15/2004 - Keat Elected Chair of Precision Metalforming Association
9/23/2004 - PMA Member Jim Evans Testifies Before U.S.-China Commission
9/9/2004 - PMA Announces Participation in China Currency Coalition
9/7/2004 - Chairs Elected in PMA’s Districts
7/23/2004 - PMA Applauds Senate Committee's Approval of Al Frink as Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing
7/15/2004 - House Passes PMA-Endorsed Resolution On Disparate Tax Treatment By World Trade Organization
6/16/2004 - PMA Member Appointed to President’s Manufacturing Council
5/14/2004 - PMA Applauds House Vote on Association Health Plan Legislation
4/12/2004 - Metalforming Experts Called to Present at Trade Show
3/24/2004 - New CD-ROM Covers Stamping-Tool Design and Troubleshooting
3/3/2004 - PMA Introduces New Advocacy Website: MetalformingAdvocate.org
1/26/2004 - New CD-ROM Tackles Material-Formability Issues
12/3/2003 - Leutwiler Elected Chair of Precision Metalforming Association
12/1/2003 - New PMA Website Offers Additional Resources to Metalformers
10/27/2003 - McGregor Honored With Excellence in Leadership Award
10/8/2003 - PMA Develops National Model for Tool and Die Training and Apprenticeships
8/21/2003 - PMA Answers Training Challenges Through Tooling U
8/14/2003 - Chairs Elected in PMA’s Districts
7/2/2003 - PMA Campaigns to Bring Awareness to Manufacturing’s Importance
5/20/2003 - Metalforming Experts Called to Present at Trade Show
5/15/2003 - U.S. Labor Department Awards $1.9 Million Grant for New Metalworking Apprenticeship Program
4/15/2003 - Capital Spending Report Forecasts Increase in Spending for 2003
3/7/2003 - Rally Around the Industry
1/17/2003 - Metalforming Survey Reveals Industry Trends
1/10/2003 - PMA Plans Extensive Technical Seminars for 2003
1/8/2003 - PMA Certified to New ISO Standard
1/6/2003 - Newly Elected PMA Chairman Announces Vision for New Year
10/15/2002 - Sutowski Honored With Excellence in Leadership Award
10/1/2002 - New Websites Launched to Highlight Local Activity in the Metalforming Industry
9/19/2002 - Duvall Elected PMA Twin Cities District Chair
9/19/2002 - Emery Elected PMA West Michigan District Chair
9/19/2002 - Heflin Elected PMA Tennessee District Chair
9/19/2002 - Stawicki Elected PMA Wisconsin District Chair
9/18/2002 - Agate Elected Chair of PMA Canada
9/18/2002 - Boeckman Elected PMA Dallas/Fort Worth District Chair
9/18/2002 - Brandt and Rossi Elected PMA Eastern Pennsylvania District Chairs
9/18/2002 - Casper Elected PMA North Carolina District Chair
9/18/2002 - Doolittle Elected PMA Southern New England District Chair
9/18/2002 - Farley Elected PMA Indiana District Chair
9/18/2002 - Fischer Elected PMA Greater Missouri District Chair
9/18/2002 - Gaulke Elected PMA Southern California District Chair
9/18/2002 - Hurst Elected PMA South Carolina District Chair
9/18/2002 - Legare Elected PMA New England District Chair
9/18/2002 - May Elected PMA New York New Jersey District Chair
9/18/2002 - McGregor Elected PMA Ohio Valley District Chair
9/18/2002 - Nellemann Elected PMA Chicago District Chair
9/18/2002 - Pfaff Elected PMA Cleveland District Chair
9/18/2002 - Vines Elected PMA North West Ohio District Chair
9/18/2002 - Westergaard Elected PMA East Michigan District Chair
8/29/2002 - Chairs Elected for PMA’s Districts
5/9/2002 - National Survey Shows Lack Alarming Lack of Career Guidance Among High School Students
2/15/2002 - Metalformers Bombard President with Plea: Protect Our Jobs Too!
1/10/2002 - Over 30 New Metalforming Seminars Introduced for 2002!
12/19/2001 - A First for Precision Metalforming Association
12/19/2001 - Christopher E. Howell Earns Certified Association Executive(CAE) Designation
12/19/2001 - Erickson Takes Office as 2002 PMA Chairman
12/19/2001 - PMA Aces ISO 9002 Surveillance Audit
11/21/2001 - Websites Launched to Promote Local Activity in the Metalforming Industry
6/21/2001 - Swimmer Completes Institute Program

Steel

3/25/2008 - U.S. Steel Imports Decline in February
2/26/2008 - U.S. Steel Imports Rise for First Time Since October 2007
1/29/2008 - U.S. Steel Imports Drop Again in December as 2007 Import Totals Fall 27 Percent From Previous Year
12/27/2007 - Steel Imports Decline in November; On Track for Lowest Level Since 2003
11/27/2007 - October Steel Imports Up, but Continued Decline in Hot-Rolled Imports is Unwelcome News for American Metalformers
10/23/2007 - Steel Imports Decline in September
10/10/2007 - PMA: U.S. International Trade Commission Vote to Continue Duties on Most Hot-Rolled Steel Imports Another Blow for U.S. Manufacturing
9/26/2007 - Steel Imports Fall in August
8/29/2007 - U.S. Steel Imports Up Slightly in July; Hot-Rolled Imports Continue to Drop
7/31/2007 - PMA Members Testify at U.S. International Trade Commission Hot-Rolled Hearing; Urge End to Duties Citing Steel Supply and Quality Problems
7/24/2007 - Steel Imports Resume Downward Trend in June
6/26/2007 - Steel Imports Surge in May in Advance of China Steel Export Tax
5/30/2007 - Steel Imports Resume Decline in April
4/24/2007 - Steel Imports Increase in March
3/28/2007 - Steel Imports Continue to Fall
2/27/2007 - Steel Imports Decline in January for Sixth Month in a Row
2/21/2007 - PMA Applauds Reintroduction of American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act to Give U.S. Steel Users a Voice in Trade Cases
1/30/2007 - Steel Imports Continue to Decline in December
12/27/2006 - Steel Imports Drop Sharply in November
12/14/2006 - PMA: U.S. International Trade Commission Vote to Revoke Steel Duties is Good News for American Steel-Using Manufacturers
11/28/2006 - Steel Imports Flat in October
10/24/2006 - Sharp Drop in September Import Figures Underscores Problems U.S. Steel-Consuming Industries Face in Obtaining Steel
10/17/2006 - Precision Metalforming Association Calls on International Trade Commission to Revoke Corrosion-Resistant Steel Duties
10/6/2006 - Steel-Consuming Industries Applaud Congressional Letter Calling for Revocation of Corrosion-Resistant Steel Duties
9/26/2006 - August Drop in Imports Renews Price, Availability Concerns Among Steel-Reliant U.S. Industries
8/30/2006 - July Boost in Imports Provides Scant Relief for U.S. Consumers Who Rely on Imported Steel
7/25/2006 - Hot-Rolled Imports Decline in June; Upward Price Pressure Continues
6/27/2006 - Steel Imports Increase Slightly; Metalforming Industry Notes Drop in Inventory Levels & High Prices
6/13/2006 - Trade Law Reform Act Poses Threat to Manufacturers, Other Industries That Rely on Imported Products
6/2/2006 - Metalforming Industry Worried About Sharp Drop of Imported Hot-Rolled Steel in April
5/10/2006 - PMA Members Tell Congress Steel Consumers Need a Seat at the Table in Trade Cases
4/26/2006 - Despite Increase in March Steel Imports, Service Center Inventories at Near Record Lows
3/29/2006 - Metalforming Manufacturers Express Concern as Hot-Rolled Steel Imports Continue Decline in February
2/28/2006 - Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled Steel Imports Continue Decline in January Despite Rise in Total Imports
2/2/2006 - 2005 Imports of Hot- and Cold-Rolled Steel Down 26 Percent From 2004
1/3/2006 - November Decline in Imports a Concern for U.S. Steel Consumers
11/3/2005 - PMA Praises Rep. Knollenberg for Legislation to Give U.S. Manufacturers a Voice in Antidumping Cases
10/26/2005 - Total Steel Imports Drop to Lowest Levels of 2005
9/30/2005 - Mixed August Steel Import Levels Troubling Steel-Consuming Companies
9/6/2005 - Steep Decline in Steel Imports in July
7/27/2005 - Manufacturers Encouraged by Slight Increase in Hot- and Cold-Rolled Steel Imports
6/29/2005 - Steel Imports Decline Significantly in May
6/21/2005 - U.S. Steel-Using Manufacturers to Suffer as ITC Votes to Keep Duties on Most Stainless Steel Sheet
6/2/2005 - Steel Consumers Troubled By Decrease in Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled Steel Imports
5/25/2005 - Steel Consumers Tell Members of Congress Problems Still Abound Since End of Section 201 Tariffs
4/27/2005 - Steel Imports Increase for First Time in Six Months
4/26/2005 - Steel Consumers Call for End to Duties on Stainless Steel Imports at ITC's Sunset Review Hearing
4/14/2005 - ITC Decision to Continue Hot-Rolled Duties a Blow to U.S. Manufacturers' Ability to Compete Globally
3/30/2005 - Steel Imports Continue to Slide; Steel Consumers Urge ITC to Remove Duties on Hot-Rolled Steel
3/2/2005 - PMA Members Testify Before ITC at ‘Sunset’ Review; Call for End to Steel Duties
2/28/2005 - Knollenberg Resolution Gaining Momentum with Ten New Congressional Co-Sponsors
2/24/2005 - Steel Imports Decline for Fourth Straight Month; Duties on Hot-Rolled Steel Must be Lifted
2/11/2005 - PMA Applauds Rep. Joe Knollenberg for Introducing Congressional Resolution to Help Steel Consumers
1/28/2005 - Steel Imports Continue Downward Trend
12/28/2004 - Steel Imports Down in November—Second Straight Month of Decline
12/1/2004 - Steel Imports Lag in October; Metalformers Still Experiencing Late and Cancelled Shipments
10/29/2004 - September Steel Imports Plateau; Metalformers Suffering from Limited Availability and High Prices
9/29/2004 - Imports Rise But Steel Consumers Still Face Difficult Marketplace
9/2/2004 - U.S. Steel-Consuming Industry Concerned About Drop in Steel Import Levels in July
7/28/2004 - PMA: Increase in Steel Imports in June is Good News for U.S. Steel Consumers
7/14/2004 - PMA Member Wes Smith Testifies Before House Small Business Committee
7/1/2004 - In Need of Competitively Priced Steel, U.S. Steel Consumers Welcome Rising Steel Imports

Steel Section 201 Investigation

3/10/2004 - PMA Commends House Small Business Committee for Holding Hearing to Investigate Surge in Raw Material
12/4/2003 - Victory for Steel Consumers; President Ends Steel Tariffs
6/20/2003 - Steel Consumers Testify Before ITC to Detail Tariffs’ Harm to U.S. Manufacturers
6/19/2003 - PMA Calls for End to 201 Steel Tariffs During ITC 332 Hearings
3/25/2003 - Hundreds of Steel Consumers Rally to Support Congressman
3/19/2003 - Steel Fight Earns Significant Victory
12/13/2002 - NAM Vote a Victory for PMA Members and All Steel Consumers
9/4/2002 - CITAC Steel Task Force Member Tells House Committee: Thousands of Small Companies Out There Like Us
9/3/2002 - ILLINOIS-AREA COMPANIES TO REP. HYDE: STEEL TARIFFS THREATEN LOCAL ECONOMY
8/1/2002 - Business Leaders Rail Against Steel Tariffs
7/24/2002 - Small Business Committee Gets Earful at Hearing on Toll of Tariffs:
6/26/2002 - Chicago’s Top Manufacturers Share Industry Woes Caused by Steel Tariffs
5/13/2002 - Top Minnesota Business Leaders Discuss Future of Steel Users in Face of Tariffs
3/6/2002 - Read My Lips: President Bush Is No Free Trader
12/19/2001 - Metalforming Industry Presents Congress with the Flip Side on Steel
12/19/2001 - Steel Consumers Request Seat at Table for 201 Investigation
12/19/2001 - Steel Import Restrictions Steal Jobs: Metalforming Industry Leaders Testify Before ITC
11/21/2001 - Metalforming Jobs Threatened
If Result of ITC Steel Injury Finding Is Quotas or Duties

For more information, contact Christie Carmigiano at PMA Headquarters at 216-901-8800 or by e-mail: ccarmigiano@pma.org.