April 2026 Business Conditions Report: Metalformers’ Economic Outlook Remains Steady, Slight Decline in Shipping Levels
CLEVELAND, OH—April 21, 2026—Metalforming manufacturers’ economic outlook for the next three months remained relatively steady, according to the April 2026 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report. Prepared monthly, PMA’s […]
Precision Metalforming Association Elects Waukesha Metal Products Vice President Chris Zuzick as Chair of the Board
CLEVELAND, OH—April 8, 2026—The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) has elected Chris Zuzick as its 2026 Chair of the Board. Zuzick is the vice president of Waukesha Metal Products in Sussex, […]
March 2026 Business Conditions Report: Economic Outlook Moderates, Shipping Levels Rise
CLEVELAND, OH—March 30, 2026—Metalforming manufacturers’ economic predictions softened over the next three months, according to the March 2026 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report. Prepared monthly, PMA’s report provides […]
February 2026 Business Conditions Report: Metalformers Show Resilience as Orders Rise and Outlook Remains Steady
CLEVELAND, OH—February 23, 2026—Metalforming manufacturers forecast stable economic activity over the next three months, while reported shipping levels rose in February, according to the February 2026 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) […]
PMA Lone Star District: Golf & Suppliers Expo in Grapevine, TX
Grapevine, TX — February 4, 2026 — The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Lone Star District announced today the return of its Fourth Annual Spring Golf Outing, taking place Tuesday, April […]
Jan 2026 Business Conditions Report: Growing Confidence for 2026
CLEVELAND, OH—January 27, 2026—Metalforming manufacturers anticipate an increase in economic activity and incoming orders in the coming months, according to the January 2026 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report. […]
Dec 2025 Business Conditions Report: Shipments Fall, Outlook Gains
CLEVELAND, OH—December 22, 2025—Metalforming manufacturers are expressing optimism for improved economic activity and increased orders in the first quarter of 2026 despite a decline in current shipping levels, according to […]
Women of Excellence Honored by MetalForming Magazine
10th-annual awards recognize outstanding achievement in the metal forming and fabricating industries CLEVELAND, OH—December 2, 2025—MetalForming magazine, in conjunction with the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and the Women in Manufacturing Association […]
Nov 2025 Business Conditions Report: Outlook Steady, Shipping Dips
CLEVELAND, OH—November 20, 2025—Metalforming manufacturers provided a mixed outlook for the next three months, with the majority predicting no change or a decrease in general economic activity, while optimism for […]
Oct 2025 Business Conditions Report: Challenges for Metalformers
CLEVELAND, OH—October 28, 2025—Metalforming manufacturers anticipate continued challenging economic conditions, and reported declines in shipping levels and incoming orders this month, according to the October 2025 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) […]