Thirty Years of Experience in Advancing Manufacturing.

Founded in 1992, STMA is a 501 (c) 6 non-profit Trade Association dedicated to supporting the manufacturing sector in the Rio Grande Valley and the South Texas Region.

STMA has grown to our current membership of over 160 companies by focusing on providing high quality information and support to our manufacturing sector. We work with area economic development corporations, other trade associations, regional workforce development boards, colleges and public school districts, our region’s manufacturers, and other businesses who provide services and support to the manufacturing sector in the region.

Our Vision:

To foster the advancement of local manufacturers by promoting and supporting their best interests.

Our Mission:

Establish STMA as the premier resource for advancing world class manufacturing.

“Advancing Manufacturing”

Our Board of Directors

Our Board is made up of a diverse group of the region’s industry leaders representing most of the major subsectors of the industry. The Board oversees and provides support to our Executive Director, and ensures STMA provides high quality information and support to our industry.

Plant Manager
 Zebra Technolgies

General Manager
Valley Plastics & Paper Recycling

Executive Director
STMA

Board Members at Large

Project Engineer
Royal Technologies

General Manager
Atlantic Tool & Die

Owner
Parker & Company

Plant Manager
Grand Rapids Foam Technologies

Franchise Owner
Express Employment Professionals

General Manager
Sigosa Steel

Director of Human Resources
Wonderful Citrus

EHS & Facility Manager
GE Aviation

Senior Human Resources Manager
Creative Liquid Coatings

VP of Latin America Operations
MTI Motion

Deputy General Manager
Reveam

HR Director 
SA Recycling

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  • The owners of a corporation have limited liability and the business has a separate legal personality from its owners. Corporations can be either government-owned or privately owned.

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  • The owners of a corporation have limited liability and the business has a separate legal personality from its owners. Corporations can be either government-owned or privately owned.

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