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Spotlight on PMA
New Learning Opportunity for Top Industry Executives
include presentations on technologies that are important to the metalforming industry. Topics include die protection, press and die maintenance and pressroom best practices.
PMA will proudly host the first annual Executive Development Academy (EDA), to sup- port industry leaders as they strive to build, lead and sustain innovative organizations. During this two-day boot camp, scheduled for January 7-9,
2015, in Tampa, FL, manufacturing executives will be
able to refresh and hone their skills while getting
briefed on the latest technologies and trends
impacting their businesses.
Visit www.pma.org/mxtechcon for com- plete event details and registration.
Key EDA topics include:
Calendar of Events
• Generational issues and how to solve them—Strategies and tips to help executives avoid generational collisions and implement strategies for recruiting and retaining millennials.
December 3, 2014
• Successful negotiation of business contracts (terms and conditions)—Thirty ideas in 75 minutes
to help executives stay on top of critical issues relat- ed to terms and conditions.
January 7-9, 2015
• Mexico, China and beyond—Challenges and strategies for exploring and executing the globalization of your business.
Die Maintenance & Troubleshooting Seminar and Workshop
• Executive communications—Media tips, power presenting, small-group dynamics and tips for running productive and efficient meetings.
February 10-12, 2015
• Business succession/transition planning—Experts in succession/transition plan- ning will outline key strategies and provide a case study to help frame primary concerns. Other sessions and presentations will address leadership excellence, strategic planning, social media, content marketing and the latest political, economic and tech- nological trends that will dominate your business. View the event webpage at
Mexico Executive Forum and Technical Conference
www.pma.org/eda for more information.
The New Sheetmetal Forming Technology Seminar
MetalForming Magazine and PMA Introduce Conference to Help Companies Grow in Mexico
Visit www.pma.org or contact PMA at 216/901-8800 or info@pma.org for details about these upcoming events.
MetalForming magazine and PMA are pleased to introduce a new event designed to help met- alforming companies take advantage of growth opportunities in the Mexico market.
Business Continuity Planning Webinar
Executive Development Academy
January 27-28, 2015
February 24-25, 2015
PMA Welcomes its
Newest Members
• Allegheny Coatings, Ridgway, PA • FluidForming Americas, LLC,
Hartsville, TN
• John Bouchard & Sons Co.,
Nashville, TN
• Jor-Mac Company, Lomira, WI
• Lee Spring Company, Bristol, CT
• Lee Spring Company, Brooklyn, NY
• Unipres USA, Inc., Portland, TN
Join PMA and experience the power of membership! Contact Janet Krall at 216/901-8800 or jkrall@pma.org with questions.
Scheduled for February 10-12, 2015, in Queretaro, the Mexico Executive Forum and Technical Conference will bring together for roundtable discussions senior U.S. executives who currently do business in Mexico, those who are interested in doing business in Mexico, and sup- plier executives who know the process of moving materials across borders. Also invited to partic- ipate are executives from Mexican facilities, to share their experiences.
The Executive Forum (February 11) will be conducted in English and facilitated by a team from Plante Moran. In addition to roundtable discussions, participants will enjoy lunch, a plant tour of a local high-profile manufacturing company and a networking reception.
The technical conference sessions (February 12) will be conducted in Spanish and
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