PMPA: Precision Machined Products Association

25 Oct 2005

Member Profile: Teton Machine Company

Teton Machine Company began in 1952 as a small tool and die shop in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Named for the surrounding Teton mountain range, the company was originally located in the basement of the founder's house. Eventually, the operation outgrew that space and, in 1979, was purchased by current owner Rick Rupp.

15 Sep 2005

Technical Member Profile: Somma Tool

Somma Tool Company, Inc. offers a full line of tooling for screw machines, lathes and CNC machines. With 30 employees at its 28,000-square-foot facility in Waterbury, Connecticut, the company specializes in manufacturing cutting tools, holders and precision machining accessories.

18 Aug 2005

Member Profile: Curtis Screw Company

Curtis Screw Company, LLC is marking 100 years in business this year. By coincidence, the Buffalo, New York-based manufacturer is also moving its headquarters to a larger, more modern building. The company recently began relocating most of its operations to a 150,000 square-foot facility in Buffalo, leaving a building that it had occupied since 1908. The move is expected to be complete this fall.

14 Jul 2005

Technical Member Profile: Firetrace International

One of PMPA’s newest technical members is Firetrace International, a provider of automatic fire detection and suppression systems for micro-environments, including all types of computer-controlled machinery. The technology is designed to detect a fire on a machine and automatically suppress it at the source before it has a chance to spread and cause greater damage.

24 May 2005

Member Profile: Amerikam Inc.

Amerikam Inc. designs and manufactures precision products such as valves and fittings for the flow control industry. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company recently celebrated its 70th year in business.

Workforce Development 19 Apr 2005

PMPA Education Foundation Presents First Grants

The PMPA Education Foundation recently awarded its first educational grants to benefit training programs in Ohio and Illinois. According to foundation president, Michael B. Duffin, the grants have been used to help educate the metalworking technicians of tomorrow.

23 Mar 2005

PMPA Member Profile: Fischer Special Manufacturing

Fischer Special Manufacturing celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The company was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio by brothers Charles and Frederick Fischer. In the early days, the pair primarily manufactured spark coils for the emerging automotive industry.

18 Feb 2005

Economic Reports Available To PMPA Members

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1 Nov 2004

PMPA Member Profile: Pacific Precision, Inc.

The company began as a small job shop with two used Swiss screw machines and a brand new Hardinge machining center. Today, the company machines high-precision components for the medical industry, particularly surgical instruments, orthopedic and dental implants, and orthodontic hardware.

7 Oct 2004