About us
We are the voice of the Sector
The Precision Tooling & Machining Association of Ireland (PTMA) is a member-driven network connecting Ireland’s precision engineering and manufacturing community. For over 25 years, we’ve supported companies, suppliers, and educators across the country—building skills, collaboration, and innovation in the sector.
Learning and Collaboration
Creating opportunities to connect, learn, and share best practices
Education & Training
Supporting skills development through workshops, apprenticeships, and school programmes
Industry Leadership
Advocating for excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across all members
Innovation & Growth
Helping members adopt new technologies and stay competitive in global markets.
Founded in 1996, the Precision Tooling & Machining Association of Ireland (PTMA) is the national network representing companies across precision engineering, machining, tooling, and advanced manufacturing.
PTMA exists to strengthen Ireland’s manufacturing sector by connecting industry, supporting skills development, and promoting innovation. Today, we represent 85+ dedicated members, including manufacturers, service providers, suppliers, and education partners.
We serve as a unifying platform for Ireland’s precision engineering ecosystem — creating visibility, promoting collaboration, and driving the growth of a futurefocused, competitive manufacturing community.
Our Mission
To advance the growth and development of Ireland’s Precision Tooling & Machining Parts industry by fostering networking and growth opportunities. Our mission focuses on:
- Maintaining the highest quality standards
- Ensuring safety and compliance
- Driving effective marketing & sector visibility
- Spearheading technical research and innovation
- Promoting comprehensive training & development programmes
A Connected Industry
As the recognised voice of Ireland’s precision engineering network, PTMA works alongside education partners, government agencies, and international organisations to ensure that Irish manufacturers stay competitive and future-ready.
Collaborative Initiatives
Industry Professionals Reached
Expert Contributors
“PTMA was built on the belief that no company should navigate the challenges of manufacturing alone. Our association exists so that engineers, suppliers, and business leaders can support one another — openly, respectfully, and without fear of competition or exposure of sensitive information.
This network is not about knowing each other’s clients or internal operations. It’s about sharing experience, solving problems together, and strengthening the sector as a whole. PTMA is, above all, a community of trust — one where collaboration benefits everyone.”