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assessment/needs analysis, measuring ROI for training, and funding sources. Contact Amy Thacker at 216/901-8800, athacker@pma.org, to learn more.
Save on Energy Costs through APPI
Ohio member ART Technologies has signed a 28-month contract with a com- petitive electricity supplier brought to ART
through PMA’s endorsed affinity partner, Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI). APPI provides energy-procurement consulting services to PMA members. The agreement will help ART Technologies cut 42 percent off of its electricity expenses, for a savings of more than $94,000 over the 28-month contract.
APPI provides energy procurement and management services to more than 2500
U.S. companies. To see if your state qual- ifies, check out APPI’s deregulation map: www.appienergy.com/map. PMA members pay no upfront, hourly or retain- er fees for APPI consulting services, as well as other money-saving benefits.
To learn more and to schedule a util- ity audit, contact APPI Business Devel- opment Director Jane Seagraves at jseagraves@appienergy.com.
Industry Leaders
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PMA
District Events
For the latest information on PMA networking opportunities close to home, visit www.pma.org/districts.
CAROLINAS, OCTOBER 8
AP&T Open House: Visit the Future of Metalforming
call: Heather Moore 704/948-4439
CHICAGO, OCTOBER 15
Downsizing with Dignity
call: Laura Profita 630/690-6290
CLEVELAND, OCTOBER 15
Economics with Ken Mayland
call: Renee Neuendorf 440/871-5638
EAST MICHIGAN, OCTOBER 22
Social Event at Lucky Strike
call: Judy Major 248/583-9400 x7749
INDIANA, OCTOBER 6
Press Safety Roundtable
call: Dietra Rosenkoetter 317/275-6812
NEW ENGLAND, OCTOBER 20
Agie/Charmilles Plant Tour
call: Rick Pezzullo 401/258-4099
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND
OSHA Updates for Press Automation call: Genene Patrissi 203/492-8491
TENNESSEE
Tool and Die Roundtable
call: Allison Grealis 216/901-8800
TWIN CITIES, OCTOBER 21
CEO Roundtable
call: Laura Bernier 630/690-6290
WEST MICHIGAN
Tooling Technology
call: Barb Bott 616/820-2457
WISCONSIN, OCTOBER 20
Emphasis on Card Check
call: Lisa Rossman 262/251-1500
GLOBAL FURNACE SYSTEMS GROUP
Continuous Heat Treating Systems for Stampings

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