Past Events
Legal Aspects of Business
TDOL Mediation and Upcoming Workers Compensation Legislation
DATE: Thursday, April 17, 2008
LOCATION: Doubletree Nashville Airport, 2424 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
SCHEDULE: 9:00 a.m. – Program; Breakfast included
Legal Aspects of Business–TDOL Mediation:
In any workers&Rsquo; compensation case, it is now a legal requirement that the case go through Tennessee Department of Labor mediation before a lawsuit can be filed. This requirement is designed to try and resolve the case before it goes to litigation. This topic will include the scheduling of the mediation, as well as deadlines for submitting information. It also will include the appropriate documentation employers should provide and the necessary strategies for effectively participating in mediation. Planning and proper execution can prevent costly litigation down the road.
Legal Aspects of Business–Upcoming Workers’ Compensation Legislation:
The Tennessee Supreme Court has handed down several rulings substantially modifying and increasing employers’ exposure to workers’ compensation claims in the last 12 months. These rulings will be explained as to their impact on your facility. Also, you need to know what upcoming bills are being introduced and what they actually mean.
This is an audience-interactive program so come prepared to share your thoughts/concerns about these issues.
This program is designed for, but not exclusive to, management, human resources, safety directors and any individual who is concerned or involved with making business and employee-related decisions.
15th Annual Golf Outing
DATE: Monday, May 5, 2008
LOCATION: Old Hickory Country Club, 1904 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory, TN 37138
SCHEDULE: 10:30 a.m. - Registration; 12:00 p.m. - Lunch; 1:00 p.m. - Shotgun Start/Four-Man Scramble; 5:30 p.m. - Cocktails; 6:00 p.m. - Dinner
Register today to join your peers in the metalforming industry for the annual PMA Tennessee District Golf Outing Scholarship Fundraiser. This popular event has sold out for the past four years so do not hesitate to make your reservation.
We will have a putting contest as you pass from the 18th green to the 1st tee during the round of play. Please note: soft spikes only.
| SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Shotgun Start/Four-Man Scramble |
| 5:30 p.m. | Cocktails |
| 6:00 p.m. | Dinner |
This year will bring even more prizes, including $10,000 for a hole-in-one!!! For the remaining par-3 holes, we are offering Hogan 3H-5 irons, a Bose Wave music system and a Dell computer.
Help us make this final event of the 2007-2008 PMA Tennessee District meeting season a huge success, and assist us in raising a record amount of money for our local Training and Education Scholarship, by joining us for a fun-filled day of golf!
METCOM Inc. Continuous Improvement Plant Tour
DATE: Thursday, March 20, 2008
LOCATION: METCOM Inc., 2178 Fisk Rd., Cookeville, TN 38506
SCHEDULE: 6:00 p.m. – Plant Tour; 7:00 p.m. – Networking Dinner
Join the Tennessee District of PMA as we gather for a METCOM Inc. plant tour in Cookeville, TN, which will be followed by an enjoyable networking dinner and a seminar on their continuous improvement.
METCOM Inc. opened in 1977 solely as a spinning shop in a 60,000-square-foot facility. In 1984, the first press for stamping and deep drawing was added. After several expansions and relocations, METCOM Inc. now operates in a 114,000-square-foot building on 15 acres.
METCOM uses a combination of deep drawing, spinning and stamping, which permits a vast range of products manufactured in the most efficient and economical way available. Because of its minimal tooling cost and extremely fast turnaround, spinning is the method of choice for lower production and limited runs. It is ideal for forming complex shapes. METCOM also has the capability of stamping and deep drawing products for higher production runs. In some cases, it is possible to combine the spinning and stamping processes to minimize cost. The addition of laser cutting has improved quality, delivery and material utilization while providing flexibility and an avenue for innovation.
The catered dinner will provide an opportunity for a presentation on METCOM’s data-driven approach to prioritize continuous improvement efforts, corrective and preventive actions. Information from production, quality and sales is combined and analyzed to help set the direction for the upcoming year. METCOM looks forward to hosting the tour and sharing iderican manufacturing stay competitive.
Outlook for 2008 and
Industry Benchmarking
With Bill Gaskin, PMA President
Outlook for 2008: Start the new year by comparing your expectations for business conditions in 2008 with your metalforming peers. Share your insights with others. Review data from the purchasing managers index, automotive forecasts, machine tool production and other economic data.
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 set-up time
- Employee turnover
- Equipment utilization
- Value added per employee
- Earnings before interest & taxes
And MORE!
This is an audience-interactive program so come prepared to share your insights into the outlook for 2008 and to make your estimates of “average” and “best in class” performance!
Eaton Lean Mfg. Plant Tour
DATE: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
LOCATION: Eaton Cutler Hammer, 3990 Old Tasso Rd., Cleveland, TN 37312
SCHEDULE: 5:30 p.m. – Plant Tour; 6:30 p.m. – Networking Dinner & Lean Mfg. Seminar
This event is SOLD OUT!
Join the PMA Tennessee District for a tour of the Eaton Electrical plant located in Cleveland, TN. The plant opened in 1977, and Eaton purchased it in 1978 from Cutler-Hammer. The facility is located on 26 acres with a 160,000-sq.- ft. building.
The Cleveland plant produces switching devices, safety switches, rotary switches, elevator control switches, fusible panelboard switches, enclosed circuit breakers and bolted pressure switches. These switches range from 30 to 1200 amps while the bolted pressure switch ranges from 800 to 6000 amps.
The Cleveland plant also has a Flex Center for customer-designed products.
Eaton Corporation has been serving the needs of its customers for more than 90 years. During this time, the company progressed from a small truck-parts supplier to a multinational diversified industrial manufacturer.
Eaton services commercial and military aviation; aerospace; military weapons; heavy-, medium- and light-duty trucks; industrial machinery; marine; off-highway and agricultural equipment; passenger cars; and residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
The catered dinner will feature Eaton lean specialists discussing their implementation of lean principles and their application.
Electrolux 5S Mfg. Plant Tour
DATE: Thursday, January 17, 2008
LOCATION: Electrolux Cooking Products, 1100 Industrial Dr., Springfield, TN 37172
SCHEDULE: 5:30 p.m. – Plant Tour; 6:30 p.m. – Networking Dinner & 5S Seminar
This event is SOLD OUT!
Join the Tennessee District of PMA as we gather for an Electrolux Home Products plant tour in Springfield, TN, which will be followed by an enjoyable networking dinner and a seminar on their implementation of 5S manufacturing.
Electrolux is a world- leading producer of appliances and equipment for kitchen and cleaning. They are sold under brand names such as Frigidaire, Tappan, Electrolux, White Westinghouse and other privately labeled appliances.
The facility in Springfield manufactures cooktops and is a leader in manufacturing. The 30 in. ranges are the biggest focus in this facility. By utilizing new technology and embracing engineering advances, Electrolux has increased production numbers every year, breaking records in manufacturing.
Be sure to join us and invite your colleagues to this informative tour and enjoyable networking event!
Suppliers’ Night
Featuring a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament
Location:
Millennium Maxwell House Hotel 2025 MetroCenter Boulevard Nashville, TN 37228
Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
4:30 p.m. Registration & Exhibits open
5:30 p.m. Poker tables open
6:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres served
9:00 p.m. Exhibits close
*** CALL FOR EXHIBITORS! ***
Exhibit at the Tennessee District Suppliers’ Night!
Suppliers' Nights are designed to expose PMA associate members to our manufacturing membership and to assist in business growth and the expansion of markets they serve. Suppliers’ night exhibitors gain new leads, enhance their industry image and maintain customer loyalty.
Exhibiting is one of the most cost-effective ways for companies to reach qualified audiences. Each exhibitor space at this event will consist of an 8-ft. draped table with two chairs and wastebasket.
Who will attend? Shop foremen; manufacturing, industrial and quality engineers; inspection personnel; business owners and managers will all be in attendance. There is no cost to attendees and complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served. Also, a cash bar will be available and a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament will be featured.
Plant Tour of A.O. Smith
DATE: Tuesday, October 16, 2007
LOCATION: A.O. Smith Water Products, 500 Tennessee Waltz Pkwy., Ashland City, TN 37015
SCHEDULE:6:30 p.m. – Plant Tour; Dinner to follow
Company Overview
A.O. Smith manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of residential and commercial water heaters as well as high-efficiency copper-tube boilers, hot- water storage tanks and pump tanks. Some of the best-known water heater brands in the industry are also offered. A.O. Smith patented the process for glass lining a water heater tank in 1936, and the glass-lined water heater remains the standard of the industry. Manufacturing operations are located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and the Netherlands.
Directions: From Nashville, Take I-24 W to Exit 43. Merge onto Briley Pkwy/TN-155 W for 6.3 miles. Take exit 24 for TN-12 N toward Ashland City for 0.2 mile. Merge onto Ashland City Hwy/Hydes Ferry Pike/TN-12 W. Continue to follow Ashland City Hwy for 7.1 miles. Continue on TN-12 N for 5.3 miles. Turn left onto McQuarry St. Continue on to 500 Tennessee Waltz Parkway/Lindahl Parkway/By-pass Rd.
Dinner: After the plant tour, dinner will be at the Riverview Restaurant & Marina at 110 Old River Rd., in Ashland City (615-792-7358). Maps to the restaurant will be provided at the plant tour.
1st Annual East TN Golf Outing
Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Location: Willow Creek Golf Course 12003 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37922 865-675-0100
Schedule: 10:30 a.m. - Registration; 12:00 p.m. - Lunch; 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start / Four-man Scramble; 5:30 p.m. - Cocktails; 6:00 p.m. - Dinner;
Register today to join your peers in the metalforming industry for the 1st Annual PMA Golf Outing and Scholarship Fundraiser in the Eastern TN area.
We will have a putting contest as you pass from the 18th green to the 1st tee during the round of play. Please note: soft spikes only.
| SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Shotgun Start / Four-man Scramble |
| 5:30 p.m. | Cocktails |
| 6:00 p.m. | Dinner |
This event will offer many prize opportunities, including a prize for hole-in-one for $10,000!!!
There will be additional prizes for other designated holes.
Help us make our first event of the 2007-2008 PMA Tennessee District meeting season a huge success, and assist us in raising a record amount of money for our local Training and Education Scholarship, by joining us for a fun-filled day of golf!
SPONSORSHIPS
Support the activities of the PMA Tennessee District and gain valuable exposure for your company! Choose the silver, gold or platinum sponsorship level and join the fun!
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
SILVER: $200
An attractive sign placed at one of the 18 tees and one tournament entry.
GOLD: $325
An attractive sign placed at one of the 18 tees and two golf tournament entries.
PLATINUM: $550
An attractive sign placed at one of the 18 tees and four golf tournament entries.
Signs without tournament entries may be sponsored for $125.
14th Annual Golf Outing
Date: Monday, May 14, 2007
Location: Old Hickory Country Club, 1904 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory, TN 37138
Schedule: 10:30 a.m. - Registration; 12:00 p.m. - Lunch; 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start / Four-man Scramble; 5:30 p.m. - Cocktails; 6:00 p.m. - Dinner;
Register today to join your peers in the metalforming industry for the annual PMA Tennessee District Golf Outing Scholarship Fundraiser. This popular event has sold out for the past four years so do not hesitate to make your reservation.
We will have a putting contest as you pass from the 18th green to the 1st tee during the round of play. Please note: soft spikes only.
| SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Shotgun Start / Four-man Scramble |
| 5:30 p.m. | Cocktails |
| 6:00 p.m. | Dinner |
This year will bring even more prizes, including a hole-in-one for $10,000!!! For the remaining par-3 holes we are offering Hogan 3H-5 irons, a Bose Wave music system and a Dell computer. To be the sole sponsor for any of these holes the cost will be $250 for a Target hole sign and $200 for an auxiliary prize sign.
Help us make this final event of the 2006-2007 PMA Tennessee District meeting season a huge success, and assist us in raising a record amount of money for our local Training and Education Scholarship, by joining us for a fun-filled day of golf!
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