Etco Inc. named NTMA Employer of the Year 2017

Bradenton, Fla.-based Etco Inc., a manufacturer of custom precision metal stampings, wire termination parts, and molded products, has been recognized by the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) Florida West Coast Chapter as Employer of the Year for 2017.

The award recognizes companies with training programs that exemplify NTMA’s high standards. NTMA represents the precision custom manufacturing industry nationwide.

Etco apprentices attend Pinellas Technical College (PTEC). Under the guidance of NTMA, PTEC uses the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) program.

Etco employees Nathan Galla, a moldmaker apprentice, and Jon Galla and Brandon Azures, toolmaker apprentices, have earned several NIMS certifications in their field of training.