PMPA Market Study Available for Purchase

The PMPA Marketing Committee, with the support of the Board of Directors, commissioned the market research firm of Kleinhenz & Associates to conduct an in-depth study of the precision machined products industry. Members of the PMPA were asked to supply the research firm with the names of their current customers’ senior-level purchasing executives (major OEMs) who were willing to be interviewed about their procurement strategies. Kleinhenz & Associates conducted confidential interviews with those executives.

This yearlong study recently concluded, resulting in a CD titled, “Trends In Markets For Precision Machined Products.” The CD has been furnished to all PMPA members. 

The study is divided into three sections. The first section summarizes key findings from interviews with customers of the precision machined products industry. The second section reports historical and forecast data for both the precision machined products industry and its customers. The final section discusses conclusions and implications regarding market developments and provides actions for precision machining firms to consider.

The information contained in this PMPA Business Intelligence Report provides valuable information to companies looking to refine their marketing strategies. The customer feedback and market research provided in the report will help answer questions related to industry growth and decline, domestic versus offshore sourcing, production efficiencies and more. 

PMPA’s Board of Directors and Marketing Committee have approved the sale of this report to non-members. The association will apply a portion of the purchase price of $500 toward membership dues. To purchase “Trends In Markets For Precision Machined Products” and to apply for PMPA membership, visit PMPA’s Web site at www.pmpa.org. Questions about the program should be directed to Rob Kiener, PMPA director of marketing and communications at rkiener@pmpa.org or (440) 526-0300.