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This inaugural recognition Manufacturing, MetalForming has identi- for the Precision Metalforming Associa-
acknowledges those, from shop
floor to top floor, who have demonstrated a commitment to the metalforming and fabricating industry and have distinguished themselves through their achievements and daily dedication.
On the following pages, MetalForm- ing profiles all 30 winners, and we also recognize 19 women who have earned honorable mention. Quality control, cor- porate, operations, setup, production, tooling...name a metalforming task or job classification and it likely is represent- ed on this list.
“As an industry leader, we feel that it is MetalForming magazine’s duty to rec- ognize these industry leaders, the women who walk the walk each and every day to ensure success for their companies and serve as inspiration to those who one day will follow them,” says Andrew Flando, publisher of MetalForming. “We were overwhelmed by the number of nominees from manufacturing and supplier compa- nies. All of the nominees were excellent, and we had a challenging time in select- ing the 30 winners.”
With input from the Precision Metal- forming Association and Women in
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fied a comprehensive list of deserving candidates that not only show how vital women are to manufacturing success, but serve to inspire the next generation of difference makers.
“We are impressed and inspired by the women celebrated in this section,” says Allison Grealis, president and founder of Women in Manufacturing and vice president of Association Services
tion. “We hope that their stories and examples of success will encourage greater numbers of women to enter the industry and pursue challenging posi- tions in metalforming.”
Please join the Precision Metalforming Association, MetalForming magazine and Women in Manufacturing again in rec- ognizing and congratulating these 2016 Women of Excellence Award winners!
Women in Manufacturing: Dedicated to Inspiring
Women in Manufacturing (WiM) is a
national association, with more than 650
members, dedicated to supporting,
promoting and inspiring women who have
chosen a career in the manufacturing
industry. The group encourages the
engagement of women who want to share
perspectives, gain cutting-edge manufacturing information, improve leadership and communication skills, participate in sponsoring programs, and network with peers.
WiM encompasses manufacturers of all types and welcomes women from every job function—from production to the C-suite. Members benefit from exclusive access to regional and national programming, networking opportunities, bimonthly professional- development webinars, a customized employment tool called WiMWorks, online discussion communities, the quarterly IMPACT e-newsletter, and a robust searchable directory.