The Workforce Challenge and Why Traditional Hiring Isn’t Enough, Part 1 The workforce shortage is a business risk, not just a human resources problem. by Emily Riley Executive Director, PMPA Published March 1, 2026 Download Magazine Article For many precision machining shop owners, workforce challenges are often framed as an…
Better Together: Getting the Lead Out of Steel How PMPA members worked together to solve the end of lead in steel. by David Wynn Director of Technical Services & Industry Affairs, PMPA Published May 1, 2026 Download Magazine Article For generations, we have been hearing about the no-lead transition. My grandfather was…
ICYMI- In Case You Missed It by Joe Jackson Director of Communications & Events, PMPA Published May 1, 2026 Download Magazine Article New Members Stegg Limited Motorex USA Plain Systems Co. Ashland Technologies, Inc. Allied Technologies International Past Events PMPA Illinois Chapter President’s Roundtable PMPA Wisconsin Chapter President’s Roundtable PMPA Management…
PMPA Craftsman Cribsheet #149: G-Code Macro Relational and Logical Operators by Controller A breakdown of G-code macro keyword functions across a range of major controllers. Published May 1, 2026 By David Wynn, Director of Technical Services & Industry Affairs Download/View Cribsheet Exact availability can vary by software version and options. Some controllers require logical operations…
The Workforce Challenge and Why Traditional Hiring Isn’t Enough, Part 2: Grow Your Own How precision machining shops can build talent pipelines that work. by Emily Riley Executive Director, PMPA Published May 1, 2026 Download Magazine Article For many precision machining shop owners, the idea of building a talent pipeline can…
PMPA Northern Ohio Chapter Supplier Night 2026 Exhibitor Registration Wednesday, December 2, 2026 3:00pm – 8:30pm Holiday Inn 6001 Rockside Road Independence, Ohio 44131 Learn More
PMPA Eastern New England & Connecticut Suppliers Expo 2026 Exhibitor Registration Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (1:30pm – 5pm US/Eastern) Courtyard By Marriott Boston Marlborough 75 Felton Street Marlborough, MA 01752 Join us for the 2026 PMPA Eastern New England & Connecticut Suppliers Expo on July 28 in Marlborough, MA. Connect with top contract manufacturers,…
PMPA Eastern New England & Connecticut 2026 Suppliers Expo and President’s Roundtable Attendee Registration Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (12:00pm – 5:00pm US/Eastern) Courtyard By Marriott Boston Marlborough 75 Felton Street Marlborough, MA 01752 The conversations you have today can shape the opportunities you discover tomorrow. Join the PMPA Eastern New England & Connecticut Chapters…
PMPA Business Trends December 2025 The December 2025 business trends came in at 140 with 47 respondents reporting. The index increased 9.27 percent over the previous month and 18.54 percent versus December a year earlier. The index was above the 5-year average for December. The year-to-date average was 146 ending the year 1.4 percent…
PMPA Business Trends November 2025 The November 2025 business trends came in at 128 with 49 respondents reporting. The index declined 20.19 percent over the previous month and 1.01 percent versus November a year earlier. The index was below the 5-year average for November. The year-to-date average was 146 just above our 144 prediction…