Metalforming Matters

CLEVELAND, OH—May 13, 2015—According to the May 2015 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report, metalforming companies expect softening business conditions during the next three months. Prepared monthly, the report is an economic indicator for manufacturing, sampling 126 metalforming companies in the United States and Canada. The May report shows that 24% of participants predict that economic activity will improve during the next three months (down from 33% in April), 60% expect that activity will remain unchanged (compared to 58% last month) and 16% believe that economic activity will decline (up from 9% in April). Metalforming companies also forecast a decline in incoming orders during the next three months, with 35% predicting an increase in orders (down from 41% in April), 50% anticipating no change (compared to 47% in April) and 15% expecting a decrease in orders (up from 12% last month). Current average daily shipping levels also dipped in May. T...

PMA’s Awards of Excellence in Metalforming recognizes the high standards of achievement set by the metalforming industry in the areas of design, quality, safety, training and education, process control, product development and productivity. Winning companies benefit from:  company acknowledgement at the FABTECH tradeshow. recognition in a video presentation highlighting the winning companies' accomplishments prominent coverage in MetalForming magazine reaching more than 55,000 readers in the metalforming industry. customized announcements to send to your key customers, suppliers and prospects. key presence on PMA's website, visited by nearly 100,000 people annually. induction into the prestigious winners circle This sounds great, doesn't it? So what’s stopping you from applying?  “I don’t have time to fill out an awards application—I’m too busy developing innovative training and safety programs, evaluating suggestions for improving productivity, and pr...

Each month, the PMA Member Spotlight features an outstanding member sharing his/her insights into the latest industry trends and technologies. PMA is pleased to highlight Karla Aaron, president of Hialeah Metal Spinning, Inc. (HMS), Hialeah, FL. Established in 1957, HMS is a woman-owned company specializing in metal spinning and deep drawing. The company has distinguished itself from other metalformers by combining the benefits of spinning and deep drawing to create a competitive advantage for its customers. This combination allows HMS to offer the most cost-effective solution for each application, while ensuring superior quality. Read about Karla’s thoughts on technology challenges facing metalformers, finding skilled workers, what’s on her wish list for her facility this year and more! Karla Aaron, President, Hialeah Metal Spinning, Inc.  Q: Which job classifications are the most challenging to find skilled workers? A: Finding what I call “talent” is always a ch...