Chris Zuzick elected chair of PMA board

“I’d like to thank Gene Lambert for his leadership over the past year,” said Zuzick. “Building on a multi-year strategy launched by 2024 Board Chair Gregg Boucher, Gene helped lay the groundwork for several important initiatives that will continue to strengthen PMA and the metalforming industry.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve as PMA’s chair and to work alongside so many dedicated leaders across our industry,” Zuzick continued. “PMA plays a vital role in supporting metalforming companies across North America and during the coming year we will continue advancing initiatives focused on our members’ workforce. By increasing member participation and investing in workforce development, we can help ensure the long-term strength and competitiveness of our industry.”

During his term, Zuzick plans to emphasize PMA’s mission to serve its members and help shape the future of manufacturing by strengthening workforce development programs, expanding member engagement and advancing long-term leadership succession planning.

Referencing a philosophy attributed to Abraham Lincoln, Zuzick said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” He added, “PMA has the ability to be a driving force for innovation and collaboration in the metalforming industry. By listening to our members and helping remove barriers to success, we can continue building a stronger community and a stronger industry.”

The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) is the full-service trade association representing the $137 billion metalforming industry of North America—the industry that creates precision metal products using stamping, fabricating, spinning, slide forming and roll forming technologies.