Published July 2008
By Miles Free III
Whenever I’ve been asked to go to a trade show or conference, I have always kept one thought in mind: “What will I learn that will help keep manufacturing jobs thriving here in North America?”
Author: Debbie Feiler
Published July 2008
By Rob Kiener
The “Big Meeting” is the PMPA’s annual meeting, celebrating the association’s 75th anniversary.
Published July 2008
By Miles Free III
I can remember the first manufacturing job I had after graduating high school.
Published July 2008
By Miles Free III
Workmanship is an important term that’s often relied upon as the final arbiter in acceptance of our products.
Published June 2008
By Jeff Wiltsie and Miles Free III
Is incremental improvement enough for our industry’s longterm survival?
Published June 2008
By Michael B. Duffin
As we near the end of another fiscal and program year, I want to be sure readers know about the PMPA staff, association finances and our volunteer leaders.
Published June 2008
By Miles Free III
In the Midwest, we see the China trade issue pretty simply.
Published May 2008
By Miles Free III
Before tackling the points brought up by readers, let’s review what I mean by “value added.”
Published May 2008
By PMPA Staff
Peterson Tool Company is the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of inserted form tools
Published May 2008
By Rob Kiener
The PMPA is known for highquality meeting content, including keynote speakers that address issues of concern to the precision machined products industry.