PMI LLC

05/15/2026

Incredible things happening this morning at the Chippewa County Economic Development Meeting!! Not only did PMI win an award for our amazing work with our youth apprenticeship programs, our President Chris Conard won the 2026 Leadership Award for Chippewa County! Could not be more proud to work for such an amazing company and President that pours his heart and soul into this company, the youth, and the community! Way to go Chris!!!

04/23/2026

04/06/2026

PMI welds all part sizes, gauges, material types, and today we are highlighting using Hirebotics! Contacts us to learn more about our certifications and how we can help you.

04/04/2026

Thank you to our volunteers that helped make this a success!!

04/04/2026

03/31/2026

Have you listened to the latest episode of The Fabricated Metals Podcast yet? 🎙️

Episode 6 dives into a question that impacts every project: when should a manufacturer actually enter the conversation? It’s not about quoting or production logistics — it’s about timing, alignment, and setting projects up for success from the start.

If you’re involved in design, engineering, or sourcing, this is a conversation worth carving out time for.

Catch the latest episode here: https://thefabricatedmetalspodcast.podbean.com/
And explore more insights at: https://www.pmillc.com/blog/ 🎧

03/30/2026

Once drawings are finalized and timelines are locked, flexibility narrows quickly.

Material changes become costly. Tooling adjustments create delays. Alternative processing paths are harder to explore.

Early manufacturer involvement expands what’s possible, from recommending different materials to optimizing tooling strategies, while there’s still room to adjust. The earlier the conversation starts, the more options remain on the table, and the fewer trade-offs teams have to make later. 🔄

▪️Listen to Epsiode 6 of The Fabricated Metals Podcast: https://thefabricatedmetalspodcast.podbean.com/
▪️Read more insights: https://www.pmillc.com/blog/

03/26/2026

Bring fabrication into the conversation early. From design choices like bending vs. welding to material type and thickness, small decisions upfront can lead to major cost savings and smoother production down the line.💡

▪️Listen to Epsiode 6 of The Fabricated Metals Podcast: https://thefabricatedmetalspodcast.podbean.com/
▪️Read more insights: https://www.pmillc.com/blog/

03/23/2026

Procurement matters more than you think. When material specs are too strict, sourcing gets harder, costs go up, and sometimes you can’t find the material at all. Keeping flexibility in your callouts opens more options—and better pricing.🚀

▪️Listen to Epsiode 6 of The Fabricated Metals Podcast: https://thefabricatedmetalspodcast.podbean.com/
▪️Read more insights: https://www.pmillc.com/blog/