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Spotlight on PMA
PMA Launches METALFORM EDU to Tackle Skills Gap
via Virtual Coursework
Upcoming Calendar of Events
PMA has launched a new,
robust educational platform to
help metalforming companies take on the manufacturing industry skills gap. PMA’s METALFORM EDU, a unique online learning- management system to help metalformers gain industry-specific skills, has launched (www.pma.org/metalformedu) as an easy- access, low-cost, 24/7 resource.
November 6, Slide Forming Roundtable, Atlanta, GA November 6-8, FABTECH, Atlanta, GA
December 5-6, Deep Draw Technology Seminar, Cleveland, OH
“METALFORM EDU addresses our industry’s constant need to train existing and new employees,” says PMA President Roy Hardy. “With more than 500 training courses, from foundational to industry-related skills, METALFORM EDU will save companies time and money, providing the right training on the right platform at the right time and the right price.”
“METALFORM.EDU is a modern solution for an industry pro- gram,” continued Hardy. “PMA’s creation and launch of this platform is a demonstration of our unwavering commitment to helping our members and our industry recruit and retain a high- caliber workforce now and in the future.”
For more, contact Erin Riffle, METALFORM EDU lead, at 216/901-8800 or eriffle@pma.org.
Visit www.pma.org or contact PMA at 216/901-8800 or info@pma.org for details about these upcoming events.
PMA Welcomes
Its Newest Members
Acro Metal Stamping Co., Milwaukee, WI
Grand Steel Products, Inc., Wixom, MI
Henderson Stamping & Production, Inc., Henderson, TN Masters & Alloy, Alsip, IL
Metalloid Corp. TN, Hartsville, TN
The Polar Companies, Moraine, OH
TopSpot Internet Marketing, Houston, TX
Join PMA and experience the power of membership. Contact Diana Novak at 216/901-8800 or dnovak@pma.org with questions.
PLAN TO
ATTEND
January 29-30, 2019 Nashville Airport Marriott
Attend PMA’s Metal Stamping Technology and Tool & Die Conference to network and learn about new, emerging, evolving and maturing technologies that are impactful to metal stamping, die design and die construction companies.
The 2019 conference will include:
• Dynamicleadingknowledgeexperts • Educationalbreakoutsessions
• Tool & Die specific • Stampingspecific
Sponsors
• Emergingtechnology • Industrytrends
• Exhibits
• Networkingreception
“ What a great event! There is a wide range of information, speakers and exhibitors, who share relevant information. This is a very open forum with people willing to talk and share information.”
“ This conference was well put together and provided a lot of information for attendees to take back to their own place of employment. “
“ Always a very informational event! It allows so many of us to stay up-to-date on the latest stamping trends and tooling components in the industry, I highly recommend it.”
“ Very educational and an excellent networking opportunity - a must see!”
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