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Eighth Annual Women of Excellence in Metal Forming & Fabricating

December 13, 2023

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December 13, 2023

Eighth Annual Women of Excellence in Metal Forming & Fabricating

MetalForming magazine congratulates this year’s honorees, 51 women who represent the best in manufacturing, and serve as role models to those who follow in their footsteps.

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Metal Formers Optimistic That Economic Activity Will Stabilize

Metal forming companies expect to see less volatility in business conditions in the coming months, according to the November 2023 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report.

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Clow Stamping Co. Named MN Manufacturer of the Year

Clow Stamping Co. received Manufacturer of the Year recognition during the recently held Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association’s Celebration of Manufacturing.

Two Industry Titans Set to Keynote Metal Stamping Technology Conference

PMA has announced that Laurie Harbour, president and CEO of Harbour Results, and Chris Kristock, vice president of automotive at the American Iron and Steel Institute, will be the keynote speakers at the 2024 Metal Stamping Technology Conference, January 23-24, 2024, in Nashville, TN.

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LISTEN: Automation-Training Professional Weighs in on Needs for Next-Generation Workforce

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From the December Issue of MetalForming

Design for Manufacturing, Part 2: Conducting a DFM Workshop

Introducing manufacturing knowledge during a Design for Manufacturing (DFM) workshop has been proven to reduce tooling lead times and production costs, improve product quality, and increase production reliability.

Women of Excellence Qualifications a Handbook for Stellar Staff
The best company leaders are not intimidated by their staffs’ excellence; rather, they are inspired by it and amplify it.