PRECISION MACHINED PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

PMPA--What's in it for You?

PMPA--What's in it for You?

By: Miles Free -

Ask PMPA members what they value about their PMPA membership and the first thing they are likely to tell you about is “Networking.” Our National Technical Conference is a prime example of the kind of networking they are talking about.

Strategy, Execution, High-Performing Teams

Strategy, Execution, High-Performing Teams


The Corps Group is excited to be a part of the 2011 Precision Machined Products Association’s (PMPA) National Technical Conference.

A Wealth of Information

By: Chris Felix -Production Machining

Sometimes taking a break from the shop and getting away from the everyday grind can do a lot of good.

增加价值,创造价值

增加价值,创造价值

By: Miles Free -

“Precision machining is a unique business because we often add value by subtracting material.”

PMPA Retains ITR to Provide Members with Critical Trend Data

PMPA Retains ITR to Provide Members with Critical Trend Data


“ITR has a long track record of success as the only economic forecaster with a 96 percent accuracy rate.”

Material Impacts on the Precision Machining Industry - December 2010

Material Impacts on the Precision Machining Industry - December 2010

By: Miles Free -

Prices are up substantially over their price a year ago, from 30-58% - up by double digit percentages - with the exception of Coke. Both upside and downside risk are present when considering raw materials purchases and long term pricing on the products that we produce. While U. S. steel production in June was up 65% over a year ago, Chinese steel mill exports to the world increased 320% from June 2009 to June 2010. Washington promised “change,” but continues to do nothing.

Be a Part of the Magic--It's Not Too Late to Attend PMPA's Management Update

Be a Part of the Magic--It's Not Too Late to Attend PMPA's Management Update

By: Rob Kiener -

PMPA prides itself on offering “Tools You Can Use,” which is exactly what you’ll receive when you attend the Management Update Conference later this month.

Strive to be Ordinary

Strive to be Ordinary

By: Miles Free -

在我们rld where “ordinary suppliers are 100 percent on time and provide zero defects,” how can your precision machining shop become extraordinary?

OSHA Noise Reinterpretation Issue: Time for Facts

OSHA Noise Reinterpretation Issue: Time for Facts

By: Miles Free -

Your data is needed by PMPA to help us provide facts regarding the impact of a proposed change for the precision machining industry.The issue involves a change in the interpretation of the word feasible by OSHA.

Industry Leaders Agree: PMPA’s Management Update is a Must

Industry Leaders Agree: PMPA’s Management Update is a Must

By: Rob Kiener -

When PMPA’s Management Update Conference comes around next month (February 25-27 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort), make sure you find yourself in Orlando, Fla.