2024 PMAEF Micro-Grant Recipients
In 2019, the PMA Educational Foundation (PMAEF) wanted to help PMA members foster growth and promote metalforming careers in their communities. To achieve this, PMAEF created the Metalforming Micro-Grant Program. […]
2023 PMAEF Micro-Grant Recipients
In 2019, the PMA Educational Foundation (PMAEF) wanted to help PMA members foster growth and promote metalforming careers in their communities. To achieve this, PMAEF created the Metalforming Micro-Grant Program. […]
Membership Spotlight: AIDA-America—A Partnership for Industry Health
AIDA-America, a global metalforming solutions provider, has been a valued member of PMA for decades. Its commitment to the industry’s growth and health aligns with PMA’s mission, creating a powerful […]
Blazing the Trails for Future Manufacturers
On March 12, 2025, I had the privilege of representing the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) at the first Skilled Trades Coalition Hill Day on Capitol Hill. As Workforce Development Director, […]
Nathan Schiesl – 2024 Fall Scholarship Recipient
Nathan Schiesl – Ferris State University, Weld Engineering Technology Scholarship Amount: $3,000 Nathan’s journey into welding began at age 14 when he fabricated a racing lawn mower, sparking a passion […]
Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation and PMA East Michigan District Award Scholarship to Local Student
The Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation (PMAEF), in partnership with the Precision Metalforming Association East Michigan District, has awarded a scholarship to a local student seeking a career in the metalforming industry. Tyler […]
PMA Districts and PMA Educational Foundation Award More Than $50,000 in 2024 Fall Scholarships
California District Taryn Hunt – Cal Poly Pomona, Mechanical Engineering Chicago District Dylan Labudiong – Moraine Valley Community College / Versatility Tool Works Company, Associates in Engineering Science Andrew Martin […]
Metal Stamping Technology Conference 2025 Brought Industry Together in Nashville
More than 200 metalformers took part in the 2025 Metal Stamping Technology Conference in Nashville at the end of January. The conference featured three days of networking, keynote presentations, educational […]
PMA Member Spotlight: Wipfli—Driving Success for Metalformers
MA Member Spotlight: Wipfli—Driving Success for Metalformers For more than 90 years, Wipfli has been a leading accounting and advisory firm, guiding manufacturers, retailers and distributors toward operational excellence, innovation […]
PMA Member Spotlight: ODM Tool and Manufacturing—Events Key for Growth
Starting as a small tool and die shop, ODM Tool and Manufacturing Co., Inc. is now one of the automotive industry’s top precision metal stampers, welders and suppliers. Through the […]