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PMPA Mastery Program 2025

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TOUR 1  Fort Wayne
May 20 @ 8:00am – May 21 @ 5:30pm

Charleston Metal Products
Rayco Tools
Valbruna Stainless
Vanamatic
Wieland Chase

 
TOUR 2 Charlotte
September 16 @ 9:00am – September 17 @ 6:00pm

Bucci Industries
Dixon Quick Coupling
Nucor Cold Finish, parent company of Laurel Steel
Marcegaglia Stainless

 

REGISTER TODAY! SEATING IS LIMITED

 

EMPOWER YOUR TEAM WITH SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE

PMPA’s Mastery Program consists of two bus tours which provide an unparalleled experience!  PMPA member and non-member contract manufacturers will see the precision machining supply chain, receive two valuable reference books and instruction from industry expert, Miles Free III and David Wynn. Develop your team. 

Mastery Program 2023 Website

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REPORT – PMPA Business Trends December 2024

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PMPA Business Trends December 2024

December Business Trends truly was a rough end to a good year.  All of 2024 was range bound (and in positive territory) until 4th Quarter, when variation took us up 11 points in October, then down substantially with declines in November and December. Don’t let the drama of the December reading fool you- this report shows that our Business Trends Sales Index closed out our third best year ever. Sentiment indicators for the next three months offer optimism to counter the decline in sales in November and December. Get the full picture here: Link to PMPA December 2024 Business Trends Report.

 
If you are not currently participating in PMPA’s Monthly Business Trends reporting, you are missing an excellent peer benchmark and a tool to provide you with confidence for your business decisions. Contact Veronica Durden to sign up.

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PMPA Western Michigan President’s Round Table

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Western Michigan Chapter President’s Round Table

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (6:00pm – 9:00pm US/Eastern)

New Holland Brewery
417 Bridge St., NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Hear from PMPA President Brian Adams, President of R. F. Mau Company, on what he’s learned during member shop visits during his presidency and how he’s used PMPA to the benefit of his company.

Cate Smith, PMPA’s Executive Director, will provide the latest information from PMPA and review the top tips and helpful hints gleaned from recent conferences and meetings.

Take this opportunity to also speak with one another to find new ideas to solve problems and find new efficiencies.

Schedule
6:00PM – Cocktails
7:00PM – Dinner
7:45PM –Presentations

Cost –$50.00/person

Registration deadline: Friday, May 9, 2025

Who Should Attend
Be sure to bring your entire management team to this gathering where you’ll have the opportunity to meet, interact and discuss the issues of the day with your local PMPA friends and peers.

Register Here

 

 

 

 

PMPA Southern California Chapter: Navigating California’s PAGA Reforms: Proactive Compliance Strategies for Employers

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Navigating California’s PAGA Reforms: Proactive Compliance Strategies for Employers

 

 

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT

Cost: FREE! (Registration required)

Registration Deadline: May 13

 

Why You Should Attend:

California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has recently undergone major reforms—impacting how claims are filed, reducing penalties, and providing new compliance opportunities. This one-hour session will help you understand the changes and, more importantly, what steps you can take now to protect your company.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the recent PAGA legislation updates
  • Learn proactive measures to reduce risk and penalties
  • Get practical guidance for day-to-day compliance

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insights and practical tools to navigate California’s evolving regulatory landscape. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We hope to see you online on May 14!

 

REGISTER HERE

PMPA Illinois Chapter: Saporito Finishing Company Facility Tour and Thread Rolling Presentation by CJWinter

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Saporito Finishing Company Facility Tour and Thread Rolling Presentation by CJWinter

Saporito Finishing Co.
3119 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804

 

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 4:30pm Central

 

Join the PMPA Illinois Chapter at Saporito Finishing Company in Cicero, Illinois for a plant tour of their state-of-the-art plating and finishing services. The professionals from Saporito will provide an educational presentation on metal finishing with plenty of time for Q&A.

 The event will also feature a special presentation by Lib Pietrantoni, Director of Sales from CJWinter, on the benefits of thread rolling, including stronger threads, superior quality, accuracy, and lower costs. Lib will discuss best practices for optimal blank design, thread rolling options, tooth form geometries, and gaging options to ensure quality parts. Additionally, learn about the industries currently benefiting from rolled threads.

 Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your local industry professionals and learn about cutting-edge advancements in finishing services and thread rolling.

 

Schedule

4:30 P.M. – Open Bar / Food Networking

5:30 P.M. – Thread Rolling Presentation by Lib Pietrantoni of CJWinter

6:15 P.M. – Saporito Finishing Presentation and Plant Tour

 

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Registration Fee: Free! (must register to attend)

 

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 2nd

 

Who Should Attend:
Be sure to bring your entire management team to this gathering where you’ll have the opportunity to meet, interact and discuss the issues of the day with
your local PMPA friends and peers.

 

REPORT – PMPA Business Trends November 2024

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PMPA Business Trends November 2024

Our November 2024 Sales index dropped substantially as Hours of First Shift Scheduled declined, not unexpected at the end of the year. At the same time, forward-looking sentiment for the next three months pivoted to the upside, with three of four indicators turning positive. The mixed message from the data can help us understand— we do not need to overreact to the November sales number. We remain on track to achieve our April Forecast for Calendar Year Sales.

 
If you are not currently participating in PMPA’s Monthly Business Trends reporting, you are missing an excellent peer benchmark and a tool to provide you with confidence for your business decisions. Contact Veronica Durden to sign up.

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REPORT – PMPA Business Trends October 2024

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PMPA Business Trends October 2024

Our October 2024 sales and hours scheduled performance certainly surprised to the upside, while our four sentiment indicators all turned strongly downward.  October sales showed the most volatility all year- to the upside- while average hours worked grew as well in order to deal with the unexpected increase in demand. The Precision Machined Products Association’s  Sales Index in October 2024 outperformed both the Fed’s  Industrial Production and Manufacturing Production indicators. Our increase over the prior month’s sales (11 points or 7.2%) was greater than the range that our sales indicator had remained in all year (9 points). Despite the negative forward-looking sentiments- which we attribute to both pre-election anxiety and normal seasonal slowdown expectations- we remain on track to be within 2 percent of the end-of-the-year forecast for sales that we made in April 2024. The divergence of the monthly and three-month moving average from the 12-month moving average for sales gives us business confidence. There is an assignable cause…

 
If you are not currently participating in PMPA’s Monthly Business Trends reporting, you are missing an excellent peer benchmark and a tool to provide you with confidence for your business decisions. Contact Veronica Durden to sign up.

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REPORT – PMPA Business Trends September 2024

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PMPA Business Trends September 2024

Sales remained in a tight 3-point range for the last 5 months. The average has stayed above 2023 year-end all year and we are currently only 3 points (2.1%) below our predicted year end value. Stability continues to be the story of 2024. Average hours worked continues to decrease.  Sentiment is riding around a neutral level reflecting the reduced volatility we have seen this year. Prepare for the growth that is to come.

 
If you are not currently participating in PMPA’s Monthly Business Trends reporting, you are missing an excellent peer benchmark and a tool to provide you with confidence for your business decisions. Contact Veronica Durden to sign up.

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PMPA Eastern New England Chapter: Tis the Season Holiday Social 2024

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Baseball and Nutcracker Jacks

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 
6pm – 8:30pm Eastern

W.H. Bagshaw
1 Pine Street Extension
Nashua, NH 03061

It was a fun evening at the PMPA Eastern New England Baseball and Nutcracker Jacks event! The atmosphere was lively, and everyone enjoyed the exciting activities and great company. It was a memorable night filled with laughter and joy. The Chapter is looking forward to more events like this in the future!