Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation and PMA Southeast District Award Scholarships to Local Students
The Precision Metalforming Association Educational Foundation (PMAEF), in partnership with the Precision Metalforming Association Southeast District, has awarded scholarships to five individuals pursuing careers in the metalforming industry. Recipients from the area […]
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 […]
2025 Southeast District Community Engagement Awards – Celebrating Gold
Scholarship-Driven and Volunteer-Fueled Congratulations to the PMA Southeast District for earning Gold status in our first-ever Community Engagement Awards. Spanning multiple states, the Southeast District delivers student support, officer energy and […]
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 […]
Gerardo Rios – 2025 Scholarship Recipient
Gerardo Rios-Universal Technical Institute, CNC Machinist Course Scholarship Amount: Gerardo Rios has been interested in metalworking since his first introduction to a Haas lathe and mill. During his time in […]
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 […]
PMA Districts and PMA Educational Foundation Award More Than $50,000 in 2025 Scholarships
Chicago District Elizabeth Adams – McHenry County College, Engineering Science (AS); Manufacturing Engineering (BS) Joshua Kornatowski – Walker Manufacturing Group Midwest, CNC Lathe/Mill+ Victoria Hay – Ferris State University, Welding […]
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 & […]