The Reshoring Initiative*, in conjunction with the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA)*, the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), SME, the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA), and the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA), is looking to recognize companies for successful reshoring or nearshoring projects. *Inaugural sponsors
AWARD CRITERIA There is one award for which companies, both OEMs/branded product companies and job shops/contract manufacturers, can compete. Award criteria are:
Number of N. American jobs created
Dollars/year of sales reshored or nearshored from further offshore
Capital investment
Product innovation
Process innovation
Success of the project
Completeness of application
Bonus points will be awarded to PMA, AMT, SME, FMA, and NTMA members.
Note: All responses will be kept confidential. Winners will be announced at IMTS 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
Reshoring or foreign direct investment (FDI) of the work occurred between 1/1/2010 and 4/30/2026.
Work came back from outside North America to North America.
Products, parts or tooling reshored must be made primarily by forming, casting, fabricating or machining, including additive machining.
For any questions, please contact Harry Moser, founder and president of the Reshoring Initiative, at harry.moser@reshorenow.org or 847-867-1144. Applications are due by April 30, 2026.
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION Use the form linked below to submit an entry for the Reshoring Award. All fields marked with an * are required.
