PMA Districts and PMA Educational Foundation Award More Than $50,000 in 2026 Scholarships
California District Chance Johnson – California Polytechnic State University, Manufacturing Engineering • California District: $2,000• PMA Educational Foundation: $1,000• Total: $3,000 Chicago District Elise Burket – Indian Hills Community College, Welding […]
Celebrating America: PMA Members Powering Our Nation’s Future
For 250 years, American manufacturing has been a source of strength, opportunity and pride. Manufacturers have helped drive innovation, create opportunity and build the products that power our economy and […]
What Can You Do with a PMAEF Micro-Grant?
Looking for ways to introduce students to manufacturing careers, strengthen community partnerships or enhance your Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) efforts? The PMA Educational Foundation’s (PMAEF) Metalforming Micro-Grant Program can help turn your […]
PMA Mexico Came Together in a Big Way at FABTECH Mexico 2026

Over three days in Mexico City, PMA national staff, Mexico District officers and industry partners worked side-by-side to strengthen relationships, engage manufacturers and continue building momentum for PMA’s growing presence […]
PMA Mid-Atlantic Appoints Joshua Hopp as Next Generation Director
Josh is the president of HK Metalcraft, a family-owned manufacturing company specializing in precision metal stampings and custom-engineered metal components. PMA and HK Metalcraft have been connected since the company […]
PMA Mid-Atlantic Appoints Tim Steber District Director
Please join us in congratulating Tim Steber on his appointment as PMA Mid-Atlantic District Director. Tim is the business development manager at Solar Atmospheres, a vacuum heat treating and brazing company. PMA’s […]
Insights, Innovation and Impact: Recapping the 2026 Sales and Marketing Roundtable

PMA’s sold-out 2026 Sales & Marketing Roundtable took place in Cleveland on April 28 29, bringing together industry professionals for two days of insight, collaboration and fresh ideas shaping the […]
Forming Our Future 2026: Four Days of Leadership, Learning and Networking in Tucson, AZ

March 11–14, 2026 | Tucson, AZ Forming Our Future 2026 brought the PMA community together for four unforgettable days in the desert. From inspiring keynotes and educational sessions to stargazing […]
Welcome to the Mexico District Board, Carlos R. Lemanski

Carlos is the sales director at Nidec Press and Automation, a metal machinery supplier and industry leader in the metalforming market. As an executive member of the Mexico District board, […]
From Music to Manufacturing Excellence: Recapping the 2026 Metal Stamping Technology Conference

More than 150 professionals from across the metalforming community gathered in Nashville, TN, February 2–4 for the 2026 Metal Stamping Technology Conference. The event delivered forward‑looking keynotes, technical education, exhibits […]