The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) has announced the winners of its 2013 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming.  Presented annually, the awards recognize the high standards of achievement set by the metalforming industry in the areas of design, safety, training and education, process control, quality and productivity. Winners were honored with a special plaque, commemorative flag and a cash prize on November 17, 2013, during the Fabtech trade show in Chicago, IL, and will be featured in the December 2013 issue of MetalForming magazine. PMA applauds the achievements of this year’s winners, who have dedicated themselves to continuous improvement of their products and services:  

Higgins-Caditz Design Award
Diemasters Manufacturing, Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL

Link Systems Process Control Award  
Ramcel Engineering Company
Northbrook, IL

Pitcher Insurance Agency Safety Award
American Roll Formed Products
Painesville, OH

Waukesha Metal Products Excellence in Quality Award
Pentaflex, Inc.
Springfield, OH

Zierick Manufacturing Corporation Productivity Award
Pentaflex, Inc.
Springfield, OH

A.R. Hedberg Training and Education Award
Pridgeon & Clay, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI

Clips & Clamps Industries Educational Institution Award (2 winners)
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MN

Southwestern Illinois College
Granite City, IL