Northwestern PA Chapter NTMA

Looking for something COOL for your 5-6 grader to do this summer? Check this out!

🚀 Registration is OPEN for the 2026 STEAM Camp!
We’re inviting all current 5th & 6th graders to a week of hands‑on discovery where they’ll explore, create, and innovate through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

📅 July 13–17
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 Allegheny Lab for Innovation & Creativity, Meadville
💲 Registration: $100

This camp brings learning to life with projects that build confidence, spark curiosity, and open doors to future careers. Spots will fill fast — don’t wait!

Registration at https://forms.gle/fQjA7mq8fVtzrXTA6

Contact Allegheny Lab for Innovation and Creativity - ALIC at Bessemer for more information regarding the Tool City Talent Fund!

Value of membership

Why do some machine shops consistently outperform the rest?

They focus on solutions, not just parts.

NTMA’s blog explores how taking a solutions-oriented approach helps shops solve complex challenges and create long-term value that sets them apart from the competition. It’s a mindset shift that can drive real growth.

Read the full blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/4k67DC0

We are so excited to support Crawford County Career and Technical Center precision machining students who have been hired to full-time employment after graduation! Seniors are welcome to apply for Tooling Awards each year - winners received $1,000-$2,500 to use toward tools for the trade. Thanks to our wonderful partner Jen Lowry Supply Industrial Distributors (Meadville) for coordinating the tooling orders. Special thanks to this year's donors in memory of Tim Katen and Sheila Frantz Wood as well as Lowry Supply.

Many thanks to Meadville Forging Company for opening their doors for a tour for our membership. It was so interesting to see how forgings are made. We appreciate your hospitality.
Plant Tour & Poker Run ended at Triple Deuce for food, drinks and the #1 benefit of being a member - meeting up with peers!
Congratulations to Brent Martz, Tessy Automation, for winning 1st place in the poker run (opted for tickets to the Saegertown VFD Cash Bash) and TJ Beck, Pasco Tool & Plastics, for the 2nd place hand and ticket to upcoming Pirates & Politics event.

Kuhn Tool & Die Co. - EHD - Lowry Supply Meadville Division - Henry ; Crawford County Commissioner

Congratulations to WiM Northwest Pennsylvania on forming an official Women in Manufacturing Chapter!
Did you know all NTMA members have access to WiM membership? Get involved today.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wim-northwest-pennsylvania_wim-nwpa-chapter-annoucement-activity-7460056208364941312-yynH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAANVurkB2_tHkIhjp69Fh2RGrk3VzrqoXDI

Women In Manufacturing Northwest Pennsylvania Chapter Launches | WiM Northwest Pennsylvania posted on the topic | LinkedIn We’re excited to officially announce the launch of the Women In Manufacturing Northwest Pennsylvania chapter! 🎉 Over the past year, we’ve had the opportunity to connect women across the region through networking, plant tours, professional development, and industry engagement opportunities. No...

2026 NWPA NTMA EDUCATION FOUNDATION - Tooling Award Recipients
CONGRATULATIONS!
Tim Katen Memorial Award - $2500 to Logan Conley
Cecil Stevenson Memorial Award - $1000 to Lucas Conley
Sheila Woods Memorial Award/NTMA Ed Foundation - $1000 to Cameron Gilliland
Palmiero Toyota/NTMA Ed Foundation - $1000 to Shannon Laughery
Lowry Supply - $1000 to Jacob Jackson
J.O. Starn Scholarship - $1000 to Joey Erickson
NTMA Ed Foundation - $1000 to TJ Wallace
NTMA Ed Foundation - $1000 to Toby Wallace

Congratulations to Tooling Award winners - these students have already secured jobs in the machining trade! 🎉
Thanks to donors, Lowry Supply Industrial Distributors, Ryan Katen and family in memory of Tim Katen, David Bradley and family in memory of Sheila Frantz Wood.
Special thanks to Jennifer Kliber for coordinating tool orders!

Missed Friday's NTMA/PMA One Voice for Manufacturing webinar?

This month's update highlighted several important developments affecting manufacturers, including new Workforce Pell Grant rules that could expand access to short-term skills training, SBA programs aimed at supporting manufacturing growth and workforce development, and updates on trade policy, tariffs, and USMCA negotiations.

The webinar also covered changes to federal overtime regulations, OSHA compliance trends, and economic indicators impacting the manufacturing sector, including steel pricing, hiring trends, and manufacturing job openings.

These monthly briefings continue to provide valuable insight into the legislative, regulatory, and economic issues shaping the future of manufacturing.

Watch the webinar recording here:
https://onevoiceinfo.org/resources/?playlist=c09067f&video=fe13b3a

The next One Voice webinar will be held on Friday, June 26 at 12:00 PM ET.

Resources Resources Resources to help One Voice members and small medium-sized manufacturers to access government and other information. Plant Tours and Member Visits One Voice encourages its members to invi…