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Jon Jenson, Rest in Peace
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jon E. Jenson, former president of the Precision Metal- forming Association (1975-2000). Jenson was born in Madison, WI, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Jour- nalism. He completed post-graduate stud- ies at the Universities of Frankfurt and Cologne, in Germany, and spent 2 years at the Naval Officer Candidate School.
During his tenure at PMA, Jenson directed the growth of the association to a membership of more than 1600 com- panies. He also initiated the PMA Educa- tional Foundation, established and man- aged the association’s subsidiary, PMA Services, Inc., and served as publisher of MetalForming magazine.
Under Jenson’s leadership, PMA became the first and only U.S. trade association to be registered to ISO 9002 (in 2000). He also helped lead PMA to prominence in the International Council of Sheet Metal Presswork Asso- ciations (ICOSPA), which in 2003 bestowed upon Jon its highest honor, the ICOSPA Silver Medal.
Until 2005, Jenson served as chair- man of the Consuming Industries Trade Action Coalition, a national organization seeking trade-law reform. And, he sat on the Industry Trade Advisory Committee for Automotive Equipment and Capital Goods until its discontinuation in 2010.
Prior to joining PMA, Jenson served for 16 years as director of marketing and technical services of the Cleveland, OH-based Forging Industry Association, and as executive director of the Forging Industry Educational and Research Foun- dation. He was editor and publisher of Forging Topics magazine, and authored the Forging Industry Handbook.
In retirement, when he wasn’t bowl- ing, hunting or fishing, Jenson enjoyed spending time with his wife Jeannette and their children and grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made in Jenson’s honor to the PMA Educational Foundation, 6363 Oak Tree Blvd., Inde- pendence, OH 44131.
Scholarships Aimed at Students Eyeing Automotive-Industry Careers
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Diamond Bar, CA, is accepting applications until March 29, 2013, for a series of academic scholar- ships available through its Memorial Scholarship Fund. Awards, which range from $2000 to $5000, are available for students preparing for careers in the automotive or automotive-parts indus- tries and are based on academic achievements, work experience, commu- nity involvement, essay content and rec- ommendations. SEMS also offers a loan-forgiveness award, available to recent graduates working for SEMA- member companies and paying off exist- ing student loans. For details and appli- cations for both award programs, visit www.sema.org/scholarships.
Agreements
Plex Partners to Offer Direct Access to CAD Data
Users of the Plex Online cloud-based ERP solution now can directly access 3D and 2D CAD data, thanks to Plex’s new strategic partnership with Actify Inc. Acti- fy’s Centro software enables manufactur- ing organizations and their supply chains to access, interact with and communi- cate part data, supporting all major CAD data formats.
Vero Acquires Sescoi International
Vero Software, a provider of CAD/CAM/CAE software, has acquired Sescoi International, provider of WorkNC CAD/CAM software for NC machining, and WorkPlan ERP software. Sescoi partners and resellers will join the Vero global distribution network.
Hypertherm Acquires Waterjet-Products Company
Cutting-system manufacturer Hyper- therm, Hanover, NH, has acquired Accu- Stream Inc., New Brighton, MN, a manu- facturer of waterjet-system replacement
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