PMC/SMACCA

Name

PMC/SMACCA

Legal name

Plumbing Mechanical Sheet Metal Contractors' Alliance

Website

https://pmsmca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wauwatosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from contractor members (PMC Association: $540/year for plumbing and mechanical contractors; SMACCA: $480/year for sheet metal and air conditioning contractors) and associate members (suppliers, vendors, service providers seeking to do business with contractors).
2. Event Sponsorships and Fees: Revenue generated from event fees and corporate sponsorships at the Big 5 annual events: Charity Golf Outing ($250-$280/golfer), Sporting Clays ($150/person), Industry Night, Awards at Road America ($150-165/person), and Holiday Party. Sponsorship packages range from $300 (Holiday Sponsor) to $5,000 (Band Sponsor).
3. Newsletter and Media: The Nuts & Bolts Newsletter is distributed monthly to members. Premier partners and sponsors receive recognition through the newsletter, video library (Member Spotlights), and podcast (PMSMCA Podcast launched 2016 on Spotify).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PMC/SMACCA is a non-profit trade association that sells annual memberships to plumbing, mechanical, sheet metal, and air conditioning contractors in Wisconsin (PMC at $540/year, SMACCA at $480/year). Membership includes industry advocacy at local, state, and national levels, labor relations and collective bargaining representation, workforce development programs (Youth Apprenticeship, Heavy Metal Summer Experience), education and training seminars, safety resources, and access to member events and a business directory.

Product overview

PMC/SMACCA (Plumbing Mechanical Sheet Metal Contractors' Alliance) is a trade association offering dual membership through PMC Association (founded 1883) and SMACCA (founded 1936). The core offering consists of contractor membership providing advocacy, workforce development, and industry resources. The association supplements membership with education and training programs, safety resources, WEBB/NEBB certification support, and the Women in Mechanical Contracting program. Member communications include the Nuts & Bolts Newsletter and PMSMCA Podcast. Workforce development offerings encompass Youth Apprenticeship programs, Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Camps, Heavy Metal Summer Experience, and school resources. The association organizes five annual member events and maintains a business directory for members.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• WEBB (Wisconsin Environmental Balancing Bureau): Wisconsin's local chapter affiliated with the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB), providing environmental balancing and building performance certification support.

Products and services

• PMC Association Membership Annual membership for plumbing and mechanical contractors in Wisconsin, founded in 1883, priced at $540/year. Provides industry advocacy, workforce development, education, training, safety support, labor relations guidance, and networking opportunities. Members gain access to the Nuts & Bolts newsletter, PMSMCA Podcast, business directory, and five annual events.
• SMACCA Membership Annual membership for sheet metal and air conditioning contractors in Wisconsin, founded in 1936, priced at $480/year. Provides industry representation, advocacy, education, apprenticeship support, safety compliance, and networking similar to PMC membership, with specific focus on the sheet metal and HVAC trades under SMART Local 18 partnership.
• Youth Apprenticeship Program State-regulated high school program for juniors and seniors providing hands-on exposure to plumbing, mechanical, sheet metal, and steamfitting trades with school credit and work release during the school year. PMSMCA serves as the Single Point of Contact and convener for Youth Apprenticeship stakeholders under the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
• WEBB/NEBB Certification Support Wisconsin Environmental Balancing Bureau (WEBB) chapter affiliation with the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB), providing certification, education, technical standards, and ongoing training for environmental balancing and building performance professionals in HVAC testing, balancing, and commissioning.
• Women in Mechanical Contracting Program Member program supporting women in the mechanical contracting industry through golf lessons ($100/person for 6 lessons), workshops, lunch-and-learns, and partnerships with EmpowHer-Wisconsin, She Builds WI/IL, Trades Women Build Nations, and MCAA WiMI initiative.
• Heavy Metal Summer Experience One-week hands-on camp experience for individuals aged 16-19 providing exposure to sheet metal and pipefitting trades, offered in partnership with SMART Local 18 and Steamfitters Local 601.
• Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Camps Skills camps for students interested in plumbing, steamfitting, and sheet metal trades offered in partnership with Local 75, Local 601, and SMART Local 18 to prepare students for Youth Apprenticeship entry.
• PMSMCA Annual Charity Golf Outing 20th Anniversary Charity Golf Outing held August 3, 2026 at Grand Geneva Resort, attracting over 200 golfers annually and raising funds for Milwaukee-based charities including Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, Nation of Patriots, and Royal Family Kids. Golfer fees $250 before July 5 and $280 after.
• PMSMCA Sporting Clays Event Annual sporting clays event held September 24, 2026 at Milford Hills with 50 sporting clays stations, 5-stand flurry, lunch, heavy appetizers, drinks, and games. Shooter fee $150/person, beginner class available.
• PMSMCA Industry Night & Trade Show Annual event on April 12, 2026 showcasing Associate member product offerings, building Contractor and Associate member relationships, celebrating member anniversaries with food, fun, and prizes.
• PMSMCA Holiday Party Annual formal evening event held December 5, 2025 including dinner and dancing to celebrate members during the holiday season. Includes a toy drive for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Wisconsin collecting Squishmallows, with sponsorship packages ranging from $300 (Holiday Sponsor) to $5,000 (Band Sponsor).
• PMSMCA Awards at Road America Annual awards event at Road America recognizing contractor members with Safety Excellence, Emerging Leader, Member Service, Hall of Fame Contractor, and Time To Retire Awards ($150-$165/person attendance fee).

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plumbers Local 75coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMSMCA works closely with Local 75 Plumbers Union to strengthen collaboration and support the mechanical trades industry. The union is a key partner in workforce development, apprenticeship programs, and labor relations. PMSMCA supports the state's Youth Apprenticeship Program in coordination with Local 75.
• Sheet Metal Workers Local 18 (SMART Local 18)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SMART Local 18 for sheet metal workforce development, apprenticeship training, and labor relations. Local 18 provides training school facilities and coordinates with PMSMCA on youth camps and readiness programs. Together they developed BreatheEasyWisconsin.com.
• Steamfitters Local 601coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Local 601 Steamfitters for steamfitting workforce development, apprenticeship programs, and collective bargaining. PMSMCA serves as bargaining agent and contracting party for labor agreements with Local 601.
• WRTP | Big StepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMSMCA partners with WRTP | Big Step to support workforce development, expand career pathways, and strengthen the skilled trades pipeline. Big Step helps connect job seekers with training and employment opportunities in the construction industry.
• Building AdvantagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Building Advantage to advance the construction industry through advocacy, workforce development, and stronger industry partnerships. Building Advantage supports the golf outing as an on-course beverage sponsor.
• National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEBB (Wisconsin Environmental Balancing Bureau) is the local Wisconsin chapter affiliated with NEBB. PMSMCA supports NEBB-certified firms through education, certification support, technical standards, and ongoing industry training. NEBB provides procedural standards and continuing education resources.
• Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCAA is a national trade association supporting mechanical contractors. PMSMCA partners with MCAA for safety programs, industry resources, and national advocacy efforts. MCAA provides safety programming and industry-specific content.
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' Association (SMACNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMACNA is the national association for sheet metal and air conditioning contractors. SMACCA Milwaukee is the local chapter. PMSMCA works with SMACNA for government affairs, technical resources, and industry standards. SMACNA provides access to SMACNA Technicals online store.
• EmpowHer-WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen in Mechanical Industry partner organization. PMSMCA supports this organization and encourages members to participate in their events as part of the Women in Mechanical Contracting initiative.
• She Builds WI/ILminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen in Mechanical Industry partner. PMSMCA supports this organization and hopes to see members at their events supporting women in the trades.
• Trades Women Build NationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen in Mechanical Industry partner organization supported by PMSMCA. Part of the Women in Mechanical Contracting program to support growth, leadership, and opportunity for women in the industry.
• MCAA Women in the Mechanical Industry Initiative (WiMI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMSMCA supports MCAA's WiMI initiative as part of the Women in Mechanical Contracting program. Connects women in the industry with national resources and networking opportunities.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable beneficiary of PMSMCA events including the Holiday Party (toy drive collecting Squishmallows) and the inaugural Day of Service (October 2026) for outdoor groundskeeping projects.
• Make-A-Wish WisconsinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the charitable beneficiaries of the 2026 PMSMCA Charity Golf Outing. Proceeds from the outing support organizations aligning with PMSMCA's mission.
• Nation of PatriotsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable beneficiary of the 2026 PMSMCA Charity Golf Outing. Organization supporting veterans.
• Royal Family KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable beneficiary of the 2026 PMSMCA Charity Golf Outing.
• Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMSMCA partners with the Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council as part of their industry support and labor relations initiatives.
• Ontech Systems, Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the AI Seminar 'How to leverage AI without exposing your business' on September 15, 2026. Ontech provides cybersecurity and AI expertise for member education.
• Grand Geneva ResortminorOthersVenue for the 20th Anniversary PMSMCA Charity Golf Outing on August 3, 2026. Provides The Highlands and The Brute golf courses plus the Wee Nip short course.
• Milwaukee Electrical Training InstituteminorOthersTosa Training Center location for PMSMCA seminars and AI workshops at 11001 W. Plank Court, Suite 120, Wauwatosa, WI.
• Milford HillsminorOthersVenue for the Annual Sporting Clays Event on September 24, 2026. Provides 50 sporting clays stations, 5-stand flurry, and shooting facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): National trade association representing construction subcontractors — a member base overlapping with PMSMCA's mechanical and specialty-trade contractors. ASA offers comparable advocacy, education, and industry resources.
• Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA): National trade association for sheet metal and air conditioning contractors providing technical standards, government affairs, and industry resources. PMSMCA's SMACCA Milwaukee chapter is its Wisconsin affiliate, making SMACNA the national-level peer.
• Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA): National trade association for mechanical contractors providing advocacy, safety programming, education, and labor relations resources. MCAA is explicitly partnered with PMSMCA and serves as the national counterpart for PMSMCA's mechanical-contractor constituency.
• National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB): National certification body for environmental balancing and building performance professionals. PMSMCA's WEBB chapter is its Wisconsin affiliate, making NEBB a direct peer in certification, technical standards, and continuing education.
• Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC): National trade association serving plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors with advocacy, education, apprenticeship support, and code resources. Highly comparable to the PMC side of PMSMCA's membership base and service offering.

Others

• WRTP | Big Step: Wisconsin-based workforce development nonprofit that connects job seekers with training and employment in construction. PMSMCA's workforce-development partner, providing complementary infrastructure rather than directly competing for members.
• Building Advantage: Milwaukee-area construction industry coalition focused on advocacy and workforce development. An active PMSMCA partner organization supporting events like the annual Charity Golf Outing, with an overlapping mission around the local skilled-trades ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction industry trade association with a broader portfolio that includes mechanical and specialty-trade contractors among its members. ABC is larger and more diversified than PMSMCA but overlaps on advocacy, training, and workforce development.

Regional players

• Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin (AGC of Wisconsin): Wisconsin chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America serving the same geography as PMSMCA with a broader general-contractor focus. Operates as a regional peer with overlapping advocacy and workforce-development scope.
• Mechanical Contractors Association of Minnesota (MCA Minnesota): Regional trade association serving mechanical contractors in Minnesota with a similar model of advocacy, labor relations, and workforce development. Comparable in scale and structure to PMSMCA but operating in an adjacent state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXfxr_sqkWoKJwJXmtN2lCw
• Facebookfacebook.com/pmsmca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pmc-smacca
• Instagraminstagram.com/pmc_smacca

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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