PRECISION MACHINED PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Gloves and Grinders Don’t Mix

Gloves and Grinders Don’t Mix

By: Miles Free -

Never wear gloves while working with grinders.

Factoryless Goods Producer Classification Proposal Withdrawn

Factoryless Goods Producer Classification Proposal Withdrawn

By: Miles Free -

The Office of Management and Business reported on August 8 that the proposal to create a “Factoryless Goods Producer” classification for the NAICS 2017 has been withdrawn.

Craftsman's Cribsheet: Do your parts meet the article exemption test for REACH?

Craftsman's Cribsheet: Do your parts meet the article exemption test for REACH?

By: Miles Free -

For an object to be considered an article, the following conditions should be fulfilled.

Southwest Florida Awaits: Join PMPA at the 2014 Annual Meeting, October 17-21

Southwest Florida Awaits: Join PMPA at the 2014 Annual Meeting, October 17-21


PMPA heads to the Naples – Fort Myers area for its 2014 Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, October 17-21.

Kenneth Gronback Presents Business Session at PMPA Annual Meeting

Kenneth Gronback Presents Business Session at PMPA Annual Meeting


Kenneth W. Gronbach, president of KGC Direct, LLC and author of the best-selling book, “The Age Curve: How to Profit from the Coming Demographic Storm,” will present the business session of the 2014 PMPA Annual Meeting.
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It Takes a Factory to Make a Manufacturer

It Takes a Factory to Make a Manufacturer

By: Miles Free -

… unless you work in Washington D.C., where they are trying to create a classification for Factoryless Goods Producers (FGPs). PMPA helps our members intelligently manage regulatory risk by paying attention to proposals in Washington D.C. that could have a harmful effect on manufacturing and their businesses.

No Such Thing as Carbon Steel Without Manganese

No Such Thing as Carbon Steel Without Manganese

By: Miles Free -

Manganese ties up sulfur before it can chemically combine with iron to form iron pyrite.

VIDEO: Micron Manufacturing's Lean Demolition

VIDEO: Micron Manufacturing's Lean Demolition

By: Miles Free -

How does this company demolish a wall to make room for new equipment?

It Takes a Factory to Make a Manufacturer

It Takes a Factory to Make a Manufacturer

By: Miles Free -

How can you call yourself a manufacturer if you don’t manufacture anything? The Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC) of the Census Bureau is considering changing the definition of manufacturing to include “Factoryless Goods Producers” (FGPs) as part of an update to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017.

Craftsman's Cribsheet: Turning Nonconformances into Stronger Relationships

By: Miles Free -

How can we use a nonconforming event to solidify relationships with customers?