About the Precision Machined Products Association
The Precision Machined Products Association: The PMPA is an international trade association representing the interests of the precision machined products industry. While PMPA consists mainly of North America based manufacturers, its members also operate facilities in various industrial markets around the globe.
Founded in 1933 (formerly the National Screw Machine Products Association) the association is known today as the premier provider of programs and services for the industry. Through dissemination of the latest technological advancements, government regulations, benchmarking, business intelligence and management information, PMPA members stay ahead of the curve, ready to compete on a global scale.
About the Precision Machined Products Industry
The precision machined products industry consists of a diversified manufacturing base producing highly engineered components to customer specifications using a variety of materials such as: steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and aerospace alloys. Utilizing the latest technology, including CNC turning and milling centers, rotary transfer machines, CNC and automatic screw machines, these companies produce complex parts and complete assemblies for finished goods such as: automobiles, aircraft, heavy truck, medical devices, appliances, construction equipment and much more. The industry is best described statistically under NAICS 332721.
Industry Statistics:
| Companies: | 2,654 |
| Employees: | 71,662 |
| Dollar Value of Shipments: | $8,956,745,000 |
| Average Shipments per Employee: | 124,986 |
