The NTMA team is eager to announce what we consider the largest opportunity we’ve offered our members in the 80 years we’ve been around.
We’ve never had an exclusive tooling and metalworking partnership with a particular company – until now. Our team chose to partner with PTSolutions, a Berkshire Hathaway company headquartered out of Novi, Michigan, with distributors all across the United States. PTS offers a comprehensive catalog ofs, bending solutions, workholding, dies, fasteners, accessories, and more from a wide variety of brands.
As of May 20, 2024, NTMA members can access a significant discount program when they source cutting tools, services, and support from PTSolutions. There are no special terms or conditions, restrictions, or blackout dates — just the potential for substantial cost savings.
Let us walk you through NTMA’s exclusive cutting tool program and how our members can take advantage.
Our Partnership Presents an Impactful Opportunity for Members
On average, manufacturers spend 3-5% of their annual revenue on cutting tools. 3-5% doesn’t sound like a whole lot, but when you consider the bigger picture, this spending quickly adds up to tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
When it comes down to it, smaller manufacturers with just a few dozen team members or less don’t have the same buying power that a shop with hundreds of employees might have. That’s where NTMA’s exclusive discount with PTSolutions comes in.
To help our small-business members get more skin in the game, we’ve negotiated a partnership that ensures all NTMA members receive the top discount, regardless of company size or spend. This means a 20-person shop will receive the same discount as a 200-person shop.
What Does This Program Mean for Our Members?
The ball’s in your court about how much or if you’d like to take advantage of this discount. Whether you’ve worked with PTSolutions before or not, here’s what you can expect:
For Our Members Who Already Work with PTSolutions
Manufacturers that have already partnered with PTS don’t have to make any updates. Their customer number doesn’t change, and they don’t need to register a second time. The only difference for them is the discount they’ll be getting.
For Our Members Who Don’t Currently Work with PTSolutions
Our members who have never worked with PTS don’t have to do any of the legwork involved with registering. Through NTMA’s partnership with PTS, we’ve already assigned these companies a customer number. That way, they’ll already be in the system if they decide to work with PTS in the future.
Things might be smooth sailing with your current supplier, but we’d like to encourage you to consider doing some price comparisons to see if the discounts you can expect from this unique NTMA program will benefit you.
For Non-Members Who Want This Discount
If access to our robust manufacturing network wasn’t reason enough to join NTMA, this member-exclusive discount might be the deciding factor. With possibly tens of thousands of dollars worth of savings at their fingertips, this discount may be enough to offset membership dues!
Reap the Benefits of This NTMA-Exclusive Discount
While the value-add of our partnership with PTSolutions is crystal clear to us, we understand that some of our members might be resistant to working with a supplier they’ve never used before – especially if they already have a rock-solid relationship with their current vendor. But so many excellent opportunities require change, and this change could be of value to you.
If you have any questions about this exclusive program, don’t hesitate to connect with your local PTS representative or contact the NTMA team.
