National Technical Conference 2026 Presentations
Toledo, Ohio
Glass City Center
May 3 – May 5, 2026
Presentations Available for Download

PMPA Business Trends June 2023 The PMPA June Business Trends Report shows that precision manufacturing continues to operate at a strong level of activity, up 3.3 percent from last month and with outlook remaining level for the next three months for sales and profitability. Prospects for employment increased in June, and our shops continue…
PMPA Business Trends September 2025 The September 2025 business trends came in at 156 with 50 respondents reporting. The index grew 5.57 percent over the previous month and 10.54 percent versus September a year earlier. The index was just above the 5-year average for September. The year-to-date average was 147 just above our 144…
PMPA Business Trends June2024 The PMPA Business Trends Sales Index softened by 3 points or 2.1 percent in June 2024 to 142. It remains in a consistent range, in stark contrast to the June plunge of 20.5 percent in Transportation Durable Goods- the largest market served by our shops. PMPA”s year- to- date average is…
The ITR Economics quarterly forecast report gives us insight into eight industries that are the primary drivers of our shops’ success. The ability to consistently look into the future with actionable data gives us a competitive edge. The reason that PMPA members closely follow the ITR Quarterly forecast report is that…
2023 Annual Meeting Wrap-Up Omni Amelia Island Resort Amelia Island, Florida September 28 – October 1 PMPA welcomed 165 members from 76 companies to Amelia Island, Florida, last weekend to celebrate PMPA’s 90th Anniversary. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with PMPA peers and friends, as well as welcome 30 first-time attendees (which…
OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard for Vaccines, Masks and Testing has been withdrawn Known as the Vaccine and Mask Mandate or ETS, it applied to employers with 100 or more employees. It was initially overturned in the 5th circuit, reconsidered by the 6th circuit, and stayed by the US Supreme Court. On Monday, January 24,…