Past Events
East MI. 17th Annual Golf Tourney
At The Golden Fox -"Course of the Year 2003" - M.G.C.O.A.
DATE: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
LOCATION: Fox Hills Golf Club, Plymouth, MI
SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - Registration & Continental Breakfast; 9:30 a.m. - Shotgun Start; 3:00 p.m. - Hors d’ouevres; 4:00 p.m. - Dinner & Prizes
Hole Sponsorship
Support your PMA East Michigan district and gain valuable exposure for your company! Please choose from the following Silver or Gold sponsorship level:
Silver - $600 - An attractive pin flag (you can keep) placed at one of the 18 holes & 2 tournament entries.
Gold - $950 - An attractive pin flag (you can keep) placed at one of the 18 holes & 4 tournament entries.
Hole Sponsor Only - $250 - Includes an attractive pin flag (you can keep) and is on a first come first served basis.
Drawing & Stretching Advanced High-Strength Steel
Featuring Presenter Art Hedrick, Dieology
DATE: Thursday, March 20, 2008
LOCATION: Detroit Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint, 3600 Centerpoint Parkway, Pontiac, MI 48341 Phone: 248-648-6016
SCHEDULE: 9:30 a.m. - Registration; 10:00 a.m. - Program; Noon - Networking Lunch; 1:00 p.m. - Program continues; 4:00 p.m. - Ajourn
Art Hedrick is the owner of the training and consulting firm Dieology, located in Greenville, MI. He is a journeyman tool and die maker with more than 27 years of metalworking experience. Art is the author of the Die Science column in Stamping Journal as well as The Fabricator.com. He has also written numerous technical articles on stamping die design and build for a number of trade publications. Art, an instructor at General Motors University, has been the recipient of many training awards. He has held chairmen positions of stamping councils with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers as well as the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association. Art is active in metal stamping training and consulting worldwide.
Course description:
This four-hour course will focus on processing and troubleshooting methods and techniques used when forming and cutting high-strength materials such as A.H.H.S.
Topics include:
- Understanding high-strength steel
- "n" value
- "r" value
- Strain distribution
- Dual/Trip phase steel
- Drawing and stretching principles
- Draw ratios
- Radii selection
- Controlling metal flow
- Dealing with springback
- Constancy of surface area rules
- Drawing and stretching blank-holding pressures
- Using processing aids
- Rubber skins
Industry Benchmarking
With Bob Dobrowsky, CPA
DATE: Thursday, January 17, 2008
LOCATION: Marriott Livonia, 17100 N. Laurel Park Dr., Livonia, MI 48152 Phone: 734-462-2000
SCHEDULE: 4:30 p.m. – Registration and Networking; 5:30 p.m. – Dinner and Program
Benchmarking Best-in-Class and Profitability:
Review performance data from PMA’s latest Benchmarking Report. Compare your company’s performance against most profitable and best in class leaders. Critical measures in the areas of management, quality and productivity available ONLY from PMA’s benchmarking service will be highlighted. How does your company compare?
| • Training hours | • Success in quoting |
| • Lost workday injuries | • Supplier reject rate |
| • Inventory turnover | • Average setup time |
| • Employee turnover | • Equipment utilization |
| • Value-added per employee | • Earnings before interest and taxes |
Bob Dobrowsky has more than 18 years of experience working with privately held companies, primarily in the manufacturing, distribution and service industries. His practice includes companies that operate in multi-state and international environments. Bob authors the annual PMA Benchmarking Study and is chair of the program committee for the Next Generation Division of PMA.
Social Event: Escanaba in Love
The Gem Theatre
DATE: Thursday, November 8, 2007
LOCATION: The Gem Theatre, 333 Madison Ave., Detroit, MI 48226 Phone: 313-963-9800
SCHEDULE: 5:30 p.m. – Registration; 6:00 p.m. – Dinner; 8:00 p.m. – Program
Join us for a great evening of networking with the East Michigan District of the Precision Metalforming Association.
Escanaba in Love, the prequel to Jeff Daniels’ smash hit, Escanaba in Da Moonlight, is Daniels’ eleventh new play. It brings a touching, romantic comedy element to the rugged hunter-humor of Michigan’s favorite Yooper family. As deer-hunting season arrives, the Soady men meet their biggest challenge; not a great buck, or a hunter’s dream, but the camp’s first female visitor, young Albert Soady Jr’s impromptu bride Big Betty Balou. Daniels’ hilarious humor kicks into high gear when the Soady men make their best attempts to grapple with their newest family member.
PMA/MMTC Services and ROI
What’s in it for you?
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2007
Location:Michigan Manufacturing Tech. Ctr., 47911 Halyard Dr., Plymouth, MI 48170
Schedule: 5:00 p.m. – Reception; 5:30 p.m. – Dinner; 6:15 p.m. – Welcome; 6:30 p.m. – Breakout Session; 7:00 p.m. – MMTC Presentation
Join us for a great evening of networking and information about the benefits provided by the Precision Metalforming Association and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center.
Bill Gaskin, president of PMA, and Tony Manfredi will present how members can take advantage of $30,000 in savings available to each company. Norma LaVallee will discuss how MMTC can assist you in turning knowledge into improved operating efficiency, reduce costs and increased revenue. In this challenging time for manufacturing companies in Michigan, come and discover the return you can have as a member of PMA and the grants that are available from the state of Michigan. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how to take this investment to your bottom line.
This event is free for members and nonmembers, so be sure to join us and invite others in the industry for this great opportunity to network, have a great meal together and find out how to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
This event is sponsored by:
Plexus Systems, Inc., Komatsu and RCM, Inc.
Surviving and Thriving as Metal Stampers:
Mistake-Proofing, Skilled Labor & Lean Practices
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2007
Location: Courtyard Detroit Marriot Livonia, 17200 N. Laurel Park Dr., Livonia, MI 48152
Schedule: 4:30 p.m. – Registration/Networking; 5:30 p.m. – Dinner; 6:30 p.m. – Presentation
Join the East Michigan District of PMA for an informative presentation by George Keremedjiev, international management and manufacturing technology consultant through Tecknow Education Services, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana.
George’s expertise spans over 20 years with the error proofing of metalforming and assembly operations through the use of digital and analog sensors for Poka-Yoke (error proofing) applications. For more than 21 years he has authored the monthly column Electronics in Metalforming & Assembly in MetalForming magazine.
Be sure to join us and invite your colleagues, as George will discuss 2007’s best practices and strategies by metalforming companies in the United States and Canada. In this challenging economic time, many metalforming companies have found ways to blend technology, lean practices and shop floor skills to not only survive, but thrive. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what your competitors may already know!
15th Annual Golf Tournament
At The Golden Fox - "Course of the Year 2003" M.G.C.O.A.
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Location: Fox Hills Golf Club, 8768 N. Territorial Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast; 8:40 a.m. - Free Golf Lesson; 9:30 a.m. - Shotgun Start; 3:00 p.m. - Hors d'ouevres; 4:00 p.m. - Dinner and Prizes
Hurry!! This event SELLS OUT every year. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment is required to reserve your space(s)!
Prizes and Prize Donations
Prizes awarded for: lowest score, closest to the pin, longest drive and putting contest. If you are able to donate prizes, please contact Blake Roe at 248-223-3442 or blake.roe@plantemoran.com. With your continued generous support we can keep the costs down and make this event a pleasurable experience for all.
This outing is open to members and nonmembers
CEO Roundtable: Surviving the Cycles in our Industry
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Location: Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center, 8768 N. Territorial Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. – Registration & Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. – Roundtable , 12:30 p.m. – Roundtable over networking lunch
The business cycles of the metalforming industry are frequent and tumultuous. Learn survival techniques and tips from those who have successfully ridden the waves of manufacturing over the years. This open -roundtable format discussion will be anchored by past and present leaders in our industry. Bring your questions, thoughts and concerns. Join the East Michigan District of PMA for this truly unique opportunity.
The day will begin with registration, networking and continental breakfast at Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center. We will then begin our roundtable discussions. In order to provide more for your investment we will continue right through a working lunch. Bring your appetites for knowledge and food. Both will surely be satisfied. Event registration is open to anyone in the East Michigan, West Michigan and Northwest Ohio District areas. Space is limited, so sign up early.
In Attendance: Former National PMA Chairmen: Mike Aznavorian (Clips & Clamps Ind.), Rick Brown (Brown Corp.), Dennis Keat (Su-Dan Corp.), Jim Lozelle (Tower Automotive), Pat Thompson (Trans-Matic Mfg.Co.) and Jim Zawacki (GR Spring and Stamping). Also Special Guest: Current PMA Chairman Wes Smith of E&E Manufacturing.
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