Membership Directory

Member Testimonials

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  “Being a part of the PMPA connects us with a network of businesses in the same industry. It’s a huge resource for challenges that we face, technical and as well as other business operational issues, that are somewhat unique to our business. The environment at the tech conferences and the network of competitors, is just extraordinarily helpful. The spirit seems to be one that's not fearful of helping the competition with ideas to improve each other's operations. Oftentimes, we'll find a company that comes up with solutions or strategies that have proven very effective, and they share those. They make themselves resources for those ideas.” 
  David Thuro, President of Thuro Metals (Brentwood, NY)
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  “What sets PMPA apart in my opinion is their networking umbrella. Whether you’re a CEO or someone on the production floor, there are members in the association that share the same job responsibilities and face the same issues. It’s comforting to know that I have a network of members I can use as a resource to help me with my company endeavors. Our relationships with other members are so strong that if we need to borrow a special gage, machining attachment , or even looking to buy new equipment, members are willing to share with each other. When we can better our companies thru networking at the PMPA conferences and meetings we all benefit as an industry."
  Dave Knuepfer Jr., Production Control of Dupage Machine (Bloomingdale, IL)
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  “I found that PMPA is essentially a networking and technology platform and a resource that adds value to every single member's bottom line. I don't know how anybody could operate a business without it. There are so many benefits to membership. I think that one of the key benefits of PMPA is that the executive staff covers a wide range of expertise and background. If there's a challenge in how to put together a benefits program, there's a resource there that can provide information. If there are questions on commodity, pricing or acquisition of raw materials, there's support that exists for that.For almost any type of situation that occurs within a business environment, chances are very good that PMPA staff members can answer those questions. And if they don't have the answers, they will solicit the answers and get back to a member.”
  Tom Aitchison, President/CEO of Enoch Manufacturing Co. (Clackamas, OR)
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  “This group of people has never been more open than any association I've ever belonged to. It doesn't matter what it is you have a concern about or an issue with, whether it's employee or regulation or government affairs or material or tooling, whatever. There is someone you can call or network with at an event and get your answer. You either get your answer or you get multiple answers and suggestions. It's simply amazing. People are so friendly and so willing to give of their knowledge and expertise.” 
  Darlene Miller, President/CEO of Permac Industries (Burnsville, MN)
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  "There are many benefits to belonging to PMPA but I think the one that stands out the most to me is the willingness of both the staff and other members to openly share information on how to better run your business that’s industry specific. Whether it’s a production question on how to machine some type of metal or HR issues, chances are, someone in the organization has”been there, done that” and is willing to share the outcome whether it was positive or negative. All you have to do is ask!"
  Joe Wetton, VP of Allied Machined Products (Worcester, MA)
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  “The Listserves are definitely the most important benefit of PMPA. They have several to choose from Corporate, Technical ,IT and HR. The Listserve lets me find solutions to specific problems; at least get some ideas. I go onto the Listserve when we’re having a problem with this material or that tool or this machine. And the people that are familiar with that equipment are very generous about coming back with either specific solutions, or some ideas or a direction in which to head.”
  
  “We've asked about equipment, the purchase of new equipment, some ideas of what people might like, brand-specific. We always get good feedback on that. We’ve asked about the effects of an outside processing operation like plating; about what we might expect for quoting something new. We’ve asked about specific problems we're having or a full recommendation.” 
  Bill Woodrum and Tom Phillips, Pacific Precision Inc. (San Dimas, CA)
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  “Being a part of the PMPA connects us with a network of businesses in the same industry. It’s a huge resource for challenges that we face, technical and as well as other business operational issues, that are somewhat unique to our business. The environment at the tech conferences and the network of competitors, is just extraordinarily helpful. The spirit seems to be one that's not fearful of helping the competition with ideas to improve each other's operations. Oftentimes, we'll find a company that comes up with solutions or strategies that have proven very effective, and they share those. They make themselves resources for those ideas.” 
  Bill Cox, President/Owner of Cox Manufacturing (San Antonio, TX)