CLEVELAND, OH—June 9, 2025—For the first time in its 32-year history, the Precision Metalforming Association’s (PMA) Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference (APSC) will be held in Nashville, TN. The highly anticipated annual event will take place October 28-29, 2025, at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport Hotel and brings together industry leaders, decision makers and suppliers to gain industry-specific insights from expert speakers tailored to the automotive sector. Attendees also will have the opportunity to network with peers and connect with exhibitors showcasing products and services.
“For 32 years, PMA’s Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference has served as a place for automotive suppliers to come together to tackle today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities,” shared Ben Barnett, PMA Metal Stamping Division Director and President of Principal Manufacturing Corporation. “We are excited to bring APSC to Nashville for the first time. The city has seen tremendous automotive growth over the past decade, making it the ideal setting to hold PMA’s landmark event.”
“APSC is always full of valuable insights from industry experts that help us navigate the complexities within the automotive industry,” said Michael Rigsby, PMA Tennessee District Director and Chief Technical Officer at North American Stamping Group. “As a leading Tier Two supplier in Tennessee committed to the economic growth of our community, I am delighted that we are bringing the event to the state for the first time.”
APSC will feature expert-led discussions on timely topics such as evolving EV trends, global supply-chain challenges, OEM expectations and U.S. policies affecting the automotive industry. Additionally, the conference will provide invaluable networking opportunities, fostering collaboration between suppliers and key industry stakeholders. Attendees will have the chance to exchange insights, expand their connections, and gain access to industry-leading forecasts and strategies.
“Nashville is increasingly recognized as a hub for innovation in the automotive sector,” said PMA President David Klotz. “Bringing APSC to the region is a testament to PMA’s commitment to connecting participants with the latest opportunities and advancements in one of the world’s most rapidly evolving industries.”
For more information, including registration, agenda, speakers and more, visit www.pma.org/aspc or contact Ali Miller, events and meetings manager, at [email protected].
PMA is the full-service trade association representing the $137 billion metalforming industry of North America—the industry that creates precision metal products using stamping, fabricating, spinning, slide forming and roll forming technologies, and other value-added processes. Its more than 900 member companies also include suppliers of equipment, materials and services to the industry. PMA leads innovative member companies toward superior competitiveness and profitability through advocacy, networking, statistics, the PMA Educational Foundation, FABTECH tradeshows, and MetalForming magazine.