Precision Manufacturing Companies
We invite your company to become part of the St. Louis Chapter of the National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA), a community of precision manufacturing leaders committed to strengthening their businesses and the industry as a whole. Membership connects your shop with peer-driven networking, workforce development resources, industry advocacy, and practical tools designed to help you compete, grow, and plan confidently for the future.
Shop Members are connected at the national level through NTMA. To apply, please follow the link below to the national website and complete the membership application. Once approved, your company becomes a member of both the National NTMA and the St. Louis Chapter—giving you access to resources, advocacy, and connections at every level.
Have questions or need guidance? We’re happy to help—just reach out.
Shelli McIntosh, Chapter Executive
shelli@stlouis-ntma.org
phone: (618) 367-0660
What’s Membership Really Worth?
A lot—especially if growth, insight, and connection are on your strategic roadmap.
🔗 Networking That Actually Moves the Needle
Connect with regional and national peers in person and through a members-only communication platform. With 50+ member shops in the STL Chapter, this is consistently ranked as the #1 value by NTMA members. Check out our upcoming events!
🏛 Advocacy With Impact
Your voice is amplified in Washington, D.C. through One Voice, NTMA’s advocacy partnership with PMA—ensuring manufacturing priorities are heard where policy is made.
🤝 Direct Access to Key Suppliers
Build relationships with trusted suppliers and executive-level services—gaining direct access to industry expertise, emerging technologies, and proven solutions. Many partners also offer exclusive discounts or member-only offers, helping you make smarter investments.
📊 Benchmarking That Informs Better Decision
Compare wages, benefits, operational metrics, and executive compensation against similar and high-performing companies - regionally and nationally. Ideal for planning, performance tracking, and IRS documentation support.
⚖ Legal Support When It Counts
Get access to experienced manufacturing legal counsel, including one free hour per month, for guidance on OSHA issues, employment concerns, and policy questions.
🎓 Workforce Training Through NTMA-U
Provide employees with flexible online training—from individual courses to full programs. Apprentices can complete 100% of their required classroom training online, fully Department of Labor–certified. STL Chapter also provides around $30,000 per year to invest in jr high, high school, tech schools, and current workforce development. Learn more about workforce development.
