Chance Johnson – 2026 Scholarship Recipient
Chance Johnson- California Polytechnic State University, Manufacturing Engineering SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT Chance Johnson, a scholarship recipient from the California District, discovered a passion for engineering and manufacturing when he toured the […]
Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation and PMA California District Award Scholarship to Local Student
The Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation (PMAEF), in partnership with the Precision Metalforming Association California District, has awarded a scholarship to a local student pursuing a career in the metalforming […]
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 […]
Congratulations PMA District Leadership Mastermind Graduates

The PMA Districts team is proud to announce the graduates of the first-ever PMA District Leadership Mastermind Certification program, where participating district officers got together every other month for 60 minute […]
2025 PMA District Leadership Conference – Leadership Elevated. Engagement Celebrated

2025 District Leadership Conference – Leadership Elevated. Engagement Celebrated! On June 25-26, the 2025 PMA District Leadership Conference brought together 50 volunteer officers, staff and regional champions from across North […]
Steve Koets Joins Precision Metalforming Association Staff as Member Engagement Manager
CLEVELAND, OH—July 2, 2025—The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Steve Koets as member engagement manager. In this role, Koets will help lead efforts to […]
Precision Metalforming Association Elects Batesville Tool & Die VP Gene Lambert as Chairman of the Board
CLEVELAND, OH—March 18, 2025—The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) has elected Gene Lambert as its 2025 Chairman of the Board. Lambert is the vice president of sales at Batesville Tool & […]
Taryn Hunt – 2024 Fall Scholarship Recipient
Taryn Hunt – Cal Poly Pomona, Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Amount Taryn Hunt is a dedicated and ambitious mechanical engineering student working toward a career in manufacturing and industrial design. With […]
PMAEF & California District Award Scholarship to Local Student
The Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation (PMAEF), in partnership with the Precision Metalforming Association California District, has awarded a scholarship to a local student seeking a career in the metalforming industry. Taryn Hunt, […]
Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation Accepting Spring Scholarship Applications
CLEVELAND, OH—February 13, 2025—The Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation (PMAEF), in partnership with 15 districts of the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), is now accepting scholarship applications from high school students […]