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Submitted By Paul Feck, Sedgewick on Friday, 1/16/2026 If you are a private employer that did not enroll or qualify for a Group Rating premium discount program in November for the 2026 policy year, Group Retrospective Rating may be an excellent option for your organization to still consider. Group Retrospective Rating is a performance-based incentive program designed to recover a portion of premium for employers that reduce injury rates and lower associated claims costs. It i

The Association is led by a strong group of individuals who cares about manufacturing and who cares about DRMA. Meet your new board chair and trustees. 2026 Chairman, A.J. Rolling A.J. Rolling is owner and president of Cat-Wood Metalworks, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) precision machine shop supporting the defense industry, located in Moraine. A.J. is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering a

Curious about how DRMA’s FREE legal services plan works? Check out this overview written by our very own Bob Dunlevey from Taft.

DRMA’s New President: Amy Schrimpf

THANKS to the following member companies and people who are helping to grow the manufacturing workforce pipeline! For volunteering for a Speaking Event at Northridge High School – Oct. 9 th Jim Bowman - Noble Tool Tom Moreland - DMG Tool Jacob Moore - Stolle Machinery (Dayton) For volunteering for a Power Lunch at Carroll High School – Oct. 16 th Austin Sipe - McGohan & Brabender Ethan Burkholder - FC Industries For volunteering for a Career Fair at Covington High School –

The annual business meeting, held on December 3 at NCR Country Club, was both informative and fun. Attendees enjoyed beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and camaraderie with fellow DRMA members. 175+ attendees from member companies heard an overview of the 2025 accomplishments with a peek of what’s to come in 2026 and a review of ballot items, including the 2026 budget and ratification of new board members. 22 Manufacturer and Affiliate members submitted ballots during the voting

Submitted By Paul Feck, Sedgewick on Tuesday, 11/4/2025 In today’s fast-paced work environment, having an acute awareness of our surroundings is a crucial skill that helps employees recognize and avoid potential hazards and dangers around them. The term ‘Situational Awareness’ refers to one’s ability to observe and understand their environment, comprehend potential hazards and predict their impact . Everyone has this ability, but it is not always used to its fullest potenti

Submitted By Paul Feck, Sedgewick on Tuesday, 11/4/2025 Workplace injuries can carry both financial and emotional weight for employers and employees alike. While ensuring injured workers receive proper care remains the top priority, managing the associated costs is also essential to maintaining a healthy workers’ compensation program. In Ohio, employers have three key strategies available to help contain costs: Settlements, Disability Relief, and Subrogation/No-Fault Motor Ve

Submitted By Matt Suber, Back to Business I.T. on Wednesday, 10/15/2025 On September 10, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued its long-awaited final CMMC rule, which takes effect November 10, 2025. This marks the start of Phase 1, requiring Level 1 or Level 2 self-assessments for applicable solicitations. With the final barrier to implementation removed, contractors must now focus on meeting the specific standards outlined in the CMMC framework to ensure compliance an

Submitted By Corey Chick, Sinclair Workforce Development Division on Wednesday, 10/15/2025 Sinclair College’s National UAS Training and Certification Center, through SMART Manufacturing contracts funded by AFRL and managed by ARCTOS, has been an integral component in the development of statewide digital thread-based curricula and programs. These initiatives, spurred by a statewide need for manufacturing jobs within the growing technological fields of aviation, advanced air mo