EDUCATION | TRAINING | ADVOCACY

Leading the Way to Precision Manufacturing

Our Mission

RRVTMA strives to lead our precision manufacturing members to achieve business success by providing a center of metalworking knowledge for technology, marketing, finance; promoting training and education; and advocating in government affairs.

 

Upcoming Events

Apr
19
Wed
5:00 pm Rock Valley College ATC Campus Tour @ Rock Valley College ATC
Rock Valley College ATC Campus Tour @ Rock Valley College ATC
Apr 19 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
We will be hosting a tour of the Advance Technology Center where most of our apprentice classes are held. More details will follow shortly!
May
24
Wed
5:00 pm Apprentice Graduation @ IL Bank & Trust Pavilion at Aldeen Golf Course
Apprentice Graduation @ IL Bank & Trust Pavilion at Aldeen Golf Course
May 24 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
SAVE THE DATE! Once again this year we will be celebrating our graduating class of apprentices at Aldeen Golf Course. We will start the evening with a cocktail hour followed[...]
Jun
12
Mon
11:00 am Annual Golf Play Day @ Rockford Country Club
Annual Golf Play Day @ Rockford Country Club
Jun 12 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
SAVE THE DATE!   Our Annual Golf Play Day returns to Rockford Country Club! This event is a fundraiser for our apprentice and scholarship programs. Don’t worry if you can’t[...]

Welcome to the Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association

The Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association is the local chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Association. RRVTMA is made up of companies that believe in the future of manufacturing for northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Our membership assumes a leadership position in the training and development of the current and future generations in the metalworking profession.

Our membership is comprised of member companies in the manufacturing industry and associate member companies that recognize the importance of manufacturing in the Rock River Valley region. These are the companies that support the metal working industry with their time, energy, and financial resources.

The Rock River Valley chapter was established in 1957 with eight member companies. The association has grown to include over 40 member companies and more than 4o associate member companies.

 

Membership

Join RRVTMA and get your business
moving again.

Apprenticeships

Renewing our manufacturing workforces.

Scholarships

Encouraging more young people to pursue careers in manufacturing.