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Effective Communication

Communication breakdown can be more than frustrating, it can be detrimental. It is always important to say what you mean and mean what you say, but in today’s world there are many channels through which to say it. So how do you choose the appropriate channel?

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OSHA Mandatory Emergency Exit Plans

Don’t let car keys, wallets, coats and cell phones sabotage your company’s emergency action plans.

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Journey to Ownership

Eric Dales, owner of Adam’s Automatic Inc. in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, earned his GED, earned his machinist certificate, started work at Adam’s Automatic, became a Certified Journeyman Machinist through an apprentice program and bought the business in 2012.

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PMPA Advocacy and Your Bottom Line

Your return on investment for PMPA’s Advocacy efforts can be seen on the increased depreciation and credits taken on capital equipment purchases, on the 100% tariffs that were avoided on the European-sourced copper and brass products that you machine and on the repeal of the 2.3% Medical Device Tax, the 1.9% Health Insurance Tax, and the 40% Cadillac Excise Tax on health care plans.

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PMPA Tech Talks—Listen, Discover and Connect

PMPA Tech Talks cover important topics such as operations, benchmarking, metallurgy and digital security. 

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Workforce Development—Training Shows How

To expand on his “Workforce Development—What We Can Do Better” article, Miles Free explains the Who, What, Where, When, Why, How and How Many of one of the four upskilling tools—training.   

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R.F. Mau Uses Conservative Approach to Grow

Brian Adams, fourth-generation president of R.F. Mau, and vice president/general manager, Tony Gemignani, discuss the past, present and future of the company.

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Automation

Are You Turning the Lights Out on Profitability?

If you are a shop with a lightly attended program or lights out, you need to hear this lesson because it will help you keep your business profitable and not let the market steal your value.  

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Robotic Advantage Adapts to Customer Needs

New England Tool in Manchester, Connecticut, has developed Robotic Advantage to provide customers with automated systems that integrate seamlessly.

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PMPA in Las Vegas

PMPA held its Annual Meeting at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The Annual Meeting is well attended with exciting speakers and a celebration of the year.

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