Newsletters

Newsletters

PMA Newsletters

The Metal Minute

This monthly newsletter is designed specifically for human resources personnel and other leaders in charge of their company’s culture. Staying informed about industry trends, best practices and the ever-evolving HR landscape can be a daunting task. Delivered to PMA HR members only on the third Tuesday of every month, this newsletter provides valuable insights, resources and expert advice. To subscribe, please contact the PMA Workforce Development Team.

PMA Insider

The PMA Insider is a monthly newsletter focused specifically on association updates and member benefits. This newsletter is for PMA members only and provides management and leadership with key news and insights. If you are a PMA member and want to receive this newsletter, email [email protected].

PMA Pulse

Welcome to the PMA Pulse—a weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox on Friday mornings, providing a snapshot of key industry, association and member news along with details on upcoming national and local PMA events. PMA Pulse is only delivered to PMA members.

MetalForming Newsletters

METALFORMING

This twice-monthly newsletter, with more than 20,000 subscribers, provides industry decision makers with timely news, announcements and links to videos, podcasts and more.

MetalForming Business Edge

This monthly management-focused e-newsletter provides C-suite executives working in metalforming and fabricating companies with the inside information they need to do their jobs better—to give them an edge on the competition. Included in every issue:

  • Executive Insights—Q&A sessions with metalforming company executives, providing insights into what’s motivating them, keeping them up at night, and how they’ve overcome recent challenges. You’ll hear them talk about their favorite and most inspirational books; what they look for when hiring key management staff; plans for improving their company’s operations; strategies for motivating their workforce; and a lot more.
  • Love Letters to Manufacturers—Manufacturing consultant and strategist Laurie Harbour, from Wipfli, anchors this monthly column, offering her unique perspective on a host of topics including Economy 101—What Shops Should be Monitoring This Year; Benefits of Benchmarking; and The Four Dimensions of Competitive Positioning.

METALFORMING ESPAÑOL

This monthly Spanish-language newsletter, with 13,000+ subscribers, reaches engineers and managers in the metalforming industry throughout Mexico.

Este boletín mensual en español, con más de 13,000 suscriptores, llega a ingenieros y gerentes de la industria del conformado de metales en todo México.

FAQS

PMA Questions?

If you don’t see your question listed, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!

To join PMA, visit the membership page and complete the interest form. You’ll need to provide information about your company and your areas of interest. After submission, a member of PMA’s membership team will follow up with you and schedule a call to learn more. Membership is open to companies in the metalforming industry.

The yearly membership fee for PMA varies depending on your company’s size and type. Fees are structured to ensure accessibility for businesses of all sizes, from small manufacturers to large corporations. Contact PMA directly for a customized quote.

You will be sent your renewal notice via email. The email will contain your invoice and instructions to renew. Renewals typically go out to members in November. Complete the renewal process to ensure continuous access to all the resources and benefits that PMA offers. Renewal reminders are sent before your membership expires.

Nonmembers can attend most PMA events, but they will need to pay at the nonmember registration price, which is typically higher than the discounted rate available to members. PMA members enjoy reduced rates and priority access to these events, making membership a cost-effective option for regular attendees.