Christie Carmigiano

Government & Communications Director

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For nearly 60 years, PMA has been a proud member of the International Council of Sheet Metal Presswork Associations (ICOSPA). Six trade associations currently participate in ICOSPA, whose vision is to promote the international sheet metalworking industry in order for our member companies to flourish and provide growth and employment—today and in the long-term. ICOSPA also provides PMA a network to exchange information and develop services with our international partners that are beneficial to PMA members.

ICOSPA International Congress

Every three years, one of the ICOSPA member associations hosts an international congress, welcoming members from the participating associations to their country to network with their peers from around the globe, hear presentations on key topics and visit local metalforming facilities.

The next ICOSPA Congress, scheduled for October 23-25, 2024, in Osaka, Japan, will be hosted by the Japan Metal Stamping Association (JMSA), PMA members are invited to join us there!

Visit PMA's ICOSPA Congress webpage for more information about the PMA delegation's plans for the event.

PMA Hosts ICOSPA International Congress in 2008

September 14-17, 2008 | Grand Rapids, MI

The last time the United States hosted the ICOSPA Congress was in 2008 in Grand Rapids, MI. The program was developed by a steering committee of PMA members, chaired by 1999 PMA Chairman Bruce Walker, and supported by more than 30 generous sponsoring companies. Three hundred metalforming industry executives attended the successful event to discuss key business issues, review new technologies, share industry-specific management practices, and network and build relationships with peers across the world.

Recent ICOSPA Congresses