Is Incremental Improvement Enough?
Is incremental improvement enough for our industry’s long-term survival? How many precision machining companies will perish in the next 5 years?
Remembering The Past, Celebrating The Future: PMPA’s 75th Annual Meeting
By: Rob Kiener -有丰富的历史和传统服务the industry, the PMPA will pause and remember those who were instrumental in its 75 years of success.
The Business Case For Business Travel
As the president of Permac Industries, I find the time to participate in a number of trips sponsored by the PMPA, the local Chamber of Commerce and even the Minnesota governor’s recent trade mission to India. I’ve been to China, Ireland and a host of other destinations, all on business. Is there an expense? You bet. Is there a payoff? Absolutely.
Member Profile: Peterson Tool Company
Peterson Tool Company is the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of inserted form tools. It pioneered the inserted form tool and continues to develop new products, improve existing ones and explore new processes.
2008 PMPA Annual Meeting Featured Speaker: Hugh Hewitt
By: Rob Kiener -The PMPA is known for high-quality meeting content, including keynote speakers that address issues of concern to the precision machined products industry. At this year’s annual meeting, PMPA will feature nationally syndicated radio show host and best-selling author, Hugh Hewitt.
Value-Added--A Closer Look
By: Miles Free -I was pleased with the feedback that we received from readers on our March 2008 article on “Value Added — The Key To Profitability.” Before tackling the points brought up by readers, let’s review what I mean by “value added.”
Material Impacts On The Precision Machining Industry - April 2008
By: Miles Free -Prices are rising in materials needed for precision machining despite the economic malaise, lead by the dramatic $162 per ton increase to #1 bundles this week. Dumping cases against Chinese firms for fasteners, threaded rod, and pipe and tube are making news around the world. The talking heads on the TV news shows all seem to agree that there is a slowdown going on. Could someone please tell the Commodities that the Precision Machining Industry consumes that that is the case?
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Member Profile: Smith & Richardson
Smith & Richardson Inc. is a provider of chaplets for the metal casting industry and a manufacturer of precision machined parts. Founded in 1921, the ISO-9002-certified company got into the machined parts business in 1986 when it purchased one of its suppliers, a small screw machine company.
Two Plans Are Better Than One
In recent years, with the introduction of Qualified High-Deductible Health Plans (QHDHPs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), business owners have more tax-saving options in health insurance. While you may need to offer employees a traditional health plan with lower deductibles as an employee retention strategy, you may also benefit from the tax-free accumulation of funds in a health savings account. So, how can you get the best of both worlds?
You Now Have Plans For October 17-21: PMPA's 75th Anniversary
The Precision Machined Products Association will celebrate its 75th Anniversary Annual Meeting at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Waikoloa (The Big Island), Hawaii. At this special event, from October 17 through 21, we will take time to remember the past and celebrate the future of PMPA and the precision machined products industry.