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Author: Debbie Feiler

ARTICLE – Boston Centerless and Micron Present New Ways to Integrate Millennials into the Workforce

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Published June 2015

By PMPA Staff

At this year’s PMPA National Technical Conference, members Micron and Boston Centerless gave insight into their new and innovative hiring and training processes aimed to appeal to millennials entering the workforce.

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Posted in 2015 PM, Articles, Content - Business/Continuous Improvement, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – PMPA Member, Imperial, Credits Product Diversity for Longevity

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Published June 2015

By PMPA Staff

Since it was founded by the Ver Wys family, Imperial Metal Products has been a staple in the Michigan manufacturing industry for more than a century.

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Posted in 2015 PM, Articles, Content - Business/Continuous Improvement, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – I Can’t Imagine Being in this Industry and Not …

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Published June 2015

By Miles Free III

During the recently concluded Precision Machining Technology Show and Technology Conference, we got a chance to speak with current members about the benefits they get from their PMPA membership

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Posted in 2015 PM, Articles, Content - Business/Continuous Improvement, Topic Pages

ARTICLE – PMPA Government Advocacy: What is at Stake in Washington?

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Published May 2015

By Miles Free III

The federal government affects every aspect of your business.

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ARTICLE – PMPA Education Foundation Awards Grant to Thaddeus Stevens College

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Published May 2015

By PMPA Staff

Michael Gammache, from Machined Products Company in Lancaster, Penn., and a 1974 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Graduate, delivered an $8,500 gift from the Precision Machined Products Association.

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ARTICLE – Fordsell’s Journey

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Published May 2015

By PMPA Staff

Founded in 1946, Fordsell Machine Products began as a supplier of single-spindle, screw-machine parts.

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ARTICLE – Prosperity in 2015: If You Dare

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Published May 2015

By Miles Free III

2015 and 2016 are poised to be very profitable years for our shops, employees and industry, if we have the courage to manage our businesses, rather than just avoid the challenges. How will you meet the challenges?

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ARTICLE – Technical Member Hydromat: Committed to Innovative and Flexible Solutions

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Published April 2015

By PMPA Staff

Hydromat, in its 36th year of U.S. operations, is a well known name in the precision machining industry.

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ARTICLE – Regulatory Burden: Real Numbers. Real Problem.

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Published April 2015

By Miles Free III

The Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy estimates the cost to comply with federal regulations amounts to $7,775 per employee for large companies, and $10,585 per employee for small businesses.

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ARTICLE – NIMS Credentials Issues Hit New Record High in 2014

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Published April 2015

By PMPA Staff 

NIMS issued 18,947 credentials to more than 8,000 individuals in 2014 according to Jim Wall, executive director of
NIMS.

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