PNM Company

PNM Company was honored to welcome Congressman Vince Fong for a visit to our facility to discuss the importance of manufacturing in the Central Valley. During his visit, we had the opportunity to showcase the advanced manufacturing happening right here in our community and discuss the future of our industry.
Key topics included workforce development, Career Technical Education (CTE), and the importance of internships in creating the next generation of skilled manufacturing professionals. Strong partnerships between education, industry, and leadership are critical to keeping manufacturing strong in the Valley.
We would like to thank Congressman Fong for his leadership, support, and for recognizing the vital role manufacturing plays in our local economy and workforce. Together, we can continue creating opportunities and building a stronger future for American manufacturing.

PNM Company received some special awards yesterday at Fresno State from Fresno Compact for all the work we do as a company bridging the gaps between industry and education. Fresno Compact recognized 10 local companies that has worked hard for our youth and it is an honor to be one of them. You can see the video of the recipients here https://youtu.be/r2zcTN0IUNU?si=4SaTCTnEvK0q43jc
Just wanted to thank CTEC High School for working with us. Your school is amazing and we are proud to say we are partners!!

There's no crying in baseball or in Manufacturing!!!

Our very own Marina Saake is honoring “The Women Who Kept Baseball Alive” — A Story from World War II 🇺🇸

When World War II broke out, America sent its sons overseas — and with them went the stars of Major League Baseball. The stadium lights dimmed, the crowds grew quiet, and for the first time, America’s favorite pastime faced an uncertain future.

But then, something extraordinary happened.

In 1943, as the country rallied behind the war effort, a new league was born — the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Scouts traveled across the nation, recruiting women who could run, hit, slide, and throw just as fiercely as the men who’d once graced those same fields.

They came from farms, factories, and small towns — trading aprons for cleats and becoming heroes in their own right. Players like Dottie Kamenshek, Sophie Kurys, and Pepper Paire-Davis dazzled fans with skill, grit, and grace. Dressed in skirts and lipstick (by league rule), they proved that strength and femininity could share the same diamond.

As the men fought abroad, these women fought to prove themselves at home — playing in packed stadiums, signing autographs, and showing America that the game didn’t stop just because the world was at war.

When the war ended, many of them hung up their gloves quietly, returning to ordinary lives. But their legacy never faded. They had done more than play baseball — they had protected a piece of America’s soul.

Years later, their story inspired the classic film “A League of Their Own.” But the real story? It’s even better — one of courage, teamwork, and the unbreakable spirit of women who refused to let the game die.



American pastime to American manufacturing. NOTHING IS BETTER!!!

Today PNM had the pleasure of hosting Dan Prado. He has spent the last 32 years developing and networking with the finest customers and suppliers in the Machine Tool manufacturing industry, which include Aerospace, Medical, Semi-Conductor, Oil and Gas, Food Processing, and a variety of other industries.

Through these relationships and encouragement from business owners and associates, Dan was asked to speak and share his talent and great love in the realm of Professional Development, Inspirational Speaking, Team Building, and Sales Training.

As a 1982 Graduate from California University State, Chico with a B.A. Degree, Dan represented the University at the 1981 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships. He would win the 1982 National Collegiate Boxing Championships and completed his boxing career as the 1983 Northern California Golden Gloves Champion.

Because of his extensive background and success at the highest levels of business and competition, it was a natural transition to speak for Professional athletes and business leaders who are serious about creating the Mindset of a Champion and building the best Teams possible.

Since 2008, Dan has had the pleasure of speaking with professional MMA/UFC fighters, companies in the Real Estate, Insurance, Home Building, Construction, and manufacturing companies in the Medical, Motorcycle, Food, and Fishing Industries.

We hope to have Dan return and continue to deveople our team to be WORLD CLASS CHAMPIONS OF MANUFACTURING!

You can contact Dan through his site danpradoceo.com

Is your Daily driver as fast as our 26 pallet 240 tool Matsuura Horizontal? Thank you Mike for the photo. Your bike looks great next to our machine

When "QUALITY COUNTS" call PNM

Hi All,

Attached are a few photo from the Proclamation award the City of Fresno gave the SJVMA naming October Manufacturing Month in the City of Fresno. The proclamation was sponsored by Mayor Dyer, Fresno City Council President Annalisa Perea and Councilmember Nelson Esparza and to receive the award was Mike Betts from Betts Company, Director Jonathan Delano from CTEC High School and Mario Persicone from PNM Company.

It was very nice of the city to recognize the hard work this industry is doing to keep great jobs here and to help the local, State, regional and National economy.

Thank you team PNM for the continued support hosting interns from the schools and being the best of the best.

Thanks
Mario