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PMPA Member Peerless Machinery Finds Success in Delivering Full-Service Solutions for Customers

Ron Nitowski became fascinated by the versatility and innovation of Swiss machines and saw an opportunity for his company to succeed by specializing in selling used Swiss machines to companies that would benefit from the technology, but would not have the resources to buy a new machine.

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If You Had Only One Number

You know your sales number, but do you know what it means?

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PMPA Members are Family

A Peek Behind the Scenes at PMPA

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Surprising Development in the Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2018

As we reviewed the top reported violations, we noticed a trend—a surprising trend. Let’s see if you can notice it, too.

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PMPA Member JC Gibbons Manufacturing Finds Success in Diversification and Exceptional Customer Service

“By working with the customer in mind, it really creates some good, long-term relationships,” Mr. Gibbons says. “We really make an effort to connect with and have all the answers for our customers, even if it’s for a job we can’t do.”

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Craftsman's Cribsheet No. 77: Top OSHA Violations for 2019

Here is a list of the 10 most common violations in our shops this year, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

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Craftsman's Cribsheet: Accident Incident Response: What to Do When an Accident or Near-Miss Incident Without Injury Occurs in Your Shop

Your employer should have an emergency plan to deal with accidents and injuries in your shop. The following list is a refresher in the event that you can’t find your employer’s plan and you encounter an accident involving a coworker.

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PMPA Member Horberg Industries Finds Success in its Longevity and Attention to Detail

When Horberg Industries needed to put together outreach statements on the subject of RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) and REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) compliance, the company turned to PMPA.

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What Sparks Joy? Shop Edition

Here are 31 things that spark joy for those in the precision machining industry.

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The Precision Machining Industry and the PMPA

Our industry has grown, from the model of small family ownership to support the founding craftsman’s talents, to almost 4,000 establishments, many still closely held, generating more than $18 billion in annual production.

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