National Tooling & Machining Association “Every man owes a part of his time and his money to the profession which supports his way of life”. Theodore Roosevelt

National Tooling & Machining Association

“Every man owes a part of his time and his money to the profession which supports his way of life”. Theodore Roosevelt

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Who is the NTMA?The largest US membership association dedicated to precision manufacturing representing:

o Over 1,350 Companies

o Representing nearly 40,000 Employees

o Producing in excess of $8 Billion in Revenue

o Purchasing over $6 Billion in Goods and Services

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What does NTMA do?


An advocate for our Industry and our Country, NTMA leads the charge for precision metalworking manufacturing through:

o Education and Trainingo Industry Awareness and Communicationo Legislative and Regulatory Lobbyingo Technology Disseminationo New Business Procuremento Business Assistance and Networkingo Focused Cost Savings Programs


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What issues are we as an industry facing and how is the NTMA addressing the needs of its constituent base?

o Fulfillment of a Skilled Workforce

o Legislative and Regulatory Pressures

o Increasing Costs and Limited Financing

o Consumer and Customer Awareness


Summary of Benefits – Our members receive numerous benefits in the areas of advice and assistance, advocacy, group insurance, member discount programs, statistical data, marketing, skilled labor, training and testing, and most importantly networking on a local and national level.

Top 10 Reasons Members Join – On the following slides, you will see the “Top 10 Reasons” members join NTMA, and what just some of those members have said about their NTMA membership!

Why Should You Be Part of the NTMA?


#1 NETWORKING

“Successful company owners can’t work in their business. They have to work on their business. By going to NTMA national meetings I’ve met many other owners that have shared business ideas with me so I can do just that.” Iowa Member

What better source of information than from other members who are willing to share their experiences?

• Network at national and/or Local meetings• Join the NTMA Group on Linkedin, and participate or

follow discussions posted by fellow members, on industry related topics

• Next Generation Program for family-owned businesses


#2 INDUSTRY ADVOCACY

”I became a part of our Legislative Advocacy Team when the NTMA formed the “One Voice” coalition with PMA. Because of the teamwork of this group, we’ve been able to stop dangerous legislation that would have harmed the entire industry and sent jobs out of the US. Because of the work of this team, several key bills also passed that have helped lower the cost of doing business. When we work as a team, we can get more done!” Indiana Member

Successes:• Stopped Employee Free Choice Act for 3 straight years• Developed a National Manufacturing Policy • Defeated SEIU/AFL-CIO Nomination to NLRB • Access to Credit for Manufacturers • Cap and Trade Manufacturing Tax Defeated• National Currency Manipulation Call-In Day• Increased funding for job training for 7 consecutive years • Tax Credit Provisions Extended

The NTMA/PMA “One-Voice” Coalition – Working together to better support manufacturing in America. We Continue to Make a Difference!

#3 MARKETINGNTMA members get significant help to market their companies with:


“We have found the NTMA Purchasing Fairs to be a great marketing tool. With advanced preparation and follow-up, we have gained several new customers.”

Connecticut Member

• Marketing Reports• Member Capability Matching • Regional Purchasing Fairs• Trade Shows• MFG.com• And more…

Face-to-Face – Business-to-Business – Cost-Effective Sales Networking

Ford Motor Company Aisin Drivetrain Inc. Okuma America Corporation William Wrigley Jr. Company Kimberly-Clark Corp. Honeywell Federal Mfg & Technologies Caterpillar


NTMA Purchasing Fair

Next NTMA Purchasing Fairs: October 22-23,Nashville, TN


#4 GROUP INSURANCE

“With the ability to waive Aircraft Parts exclusion, the NTMA business insurance program automatically saved me over $7000 on my insurance. With all the other benefits NTMA offers U.S. metalworking shops, it was a win-win situation for me to join” California Member

• National Business Insurance Program• Chapter-sponsored Insurance Programs

The NTMA Insurance Program is an investment in your company and manufacturing.

• NTMA is a ‘Member Owned’ Association • NTMA programs compliment one another to maximize value • NTMA is dedicated to manufacturing success not shareholder gains.


#5 SKILLED TRAINING / TESTING

• Workforce Development Program Information• NTMA U• Chapter-Sponsored Training Programs• Industry Training Textbooks & Other Related Materials • NTMA Metalworking Training System (MTS)• NTMA Entry Employee Selection System• National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Advice and Testing• National Robotics League (NRL)

NTMA is committed to addressing the shortage of skilled labor in manufacturing, and providing valuable educational programs and training materials for our industry.

“We have used the Aptitude Test for a number of years to screen potential new employees. We will not hire anyone without using the test service.” Illinois Member

4rd Annual National Championship – On May 5-6, 2012, 37 Robots, over 100 Students from more than 22 Schools battled for National recognition in two days of intense matches at the 2012 National Robotic League’s National Championship, in Indianapolis

The purpose of the NRL is to increase manufacturing awareness through robotics education

The key benefits of NRL; younger generation “manufacturing is cool”, team work, parents “there are great careers in manufacturing”

The average wage of machinists is $22/hour, barista $10/hour;

Where’s the future?

Interest in the National Robotics League continues to grow and expand across U.S.

National Robotics League (NRL)



#6 DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

• APPI Energy Savings Program* Grainger (Largest US client is NTMA)

• Partnership Shoptech Software• Yellow Transportation JobBOSS Software• Staples Office Supplies Online Epicor Software Corporation• FedEx Ground, Express, Home Ovation Payroll Services

Delivery, FedEx Kinko’s

Many members are getting back much more than the cost of their annual dues! Below are just few of the programs available to our members:

“We saved $2000/month on our electrical bill by allowing APPI to negotiate our electrical contract”New York Member

“We saved over $20,000 on our shipping costs using the NTMA Yellow discount program.” New York Member


#7 STATISTICAL DATA• Operating Cost & Executive Compensation (OCEC) Reports

The NTMA OCEC report details industry performance norms, giving members a tool to measure how their company is doing.

• Wage & Fringe ReportThe NTMA Wage and Fringe Benefit Report gives average wages and benefits paid to shop personnel. It’s divided by region so equal comparisons can be made.

“The NTMA OCEC Report gives me the average of multiple balance sheets in my field by size of company. The comparisons help guide me toward cost savings and profits. The report will knock the socks off your banker.” Missouri Member


#8 LABOR RELATIONS

“Our company joined the NTMA in 1944 because we felt the NTMA gave us the opportunity to gain knowledge to help our company grow, and it has.” Connecticut Member

“With the pressures being put on small machining companies in today’s global economy, I don’t see how anyone can afford not to belong to the NTMA. The technology being brought to the membership to help us compete is worth the price of admission. My business and I personally have benefited many times over the cost of belonging to the NTMA.” Florida Member

NTMA makes available to members legal counseling from a renowned labor relations law firm in all key areas of labor relations.


#9 RESOURCE CENTERS

• Human Resource• Safety • Environmental

“The NTMA has given us the resources necessary to grow our business by networking both nationally and locally. I am a second generation owner and member and owe a lot of our business success to our NTMA membership.” Ohio Member

Teaming up with Business & Legal Reports (BLR), NTMA provides three online resource centers to help members avoid legal problems by providing expert answers, compliance analysis, tools, and literally hundreds of training resources.


RESOURCE CENTERS


#10 NTMA WebsiteThere is a wealth of “member-only” information on the NTMA website that is only visible or accessible when logged in as a member. Below are just a few:

• Members First – An RFQ capabilities matching program, designed to help members find each other for the purpose of outsourcing work, finding work, or partnering with other members.

• Capabilities Search – NTMA website visitors can search for members by specific manufacturing capabilities.

• Business and Legal Resources (BLR) – Free access to the BLR website; Human Resource, Environmental, and Safety modules.

• Marketing – Access the NTMA Marketing Reports online and the new and improved industry marketing resource.

• Legislative Action Center – Contact state and federally elected officials on current issues that affect your business; help present a united voice for small manufacturers.

• Professional Presentations – Access handout materials from the national meetings. • Discount programs –Keep up with new discount programs available to lower your business cost. • Upcoming meetings – Get information on upcoming meetings.


#10 Your Livelihood Depends on It!

“Every man owes a part of his time and his money to the profession which supports his way of life”.

Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

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National Tooling & Machining Association “Every man owes a part of his time and his money to the profession which supports his way of life”. Theodore Roosevelt