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October 2, 2026
CMT Sponsors the 2026 May We Help Gala
CMT Imports sponsored the 2026 May We Help Gala, supporting volunteer engineers and makers who build custom solutions for people with disabilities.
June 16, 2026
CMT Named 2025 Kawasaki Engines Supplier of the Year
CMT Imports has been named the 2025 Kawasaki Engines Supplier of the Year, recognizing value delivered beyond the part.
June 15, 2026
What Your Metal Component Supply Chain Actually Needs
In today's fast-paced global market, managing a metal components supply chain is more complex than ever. It goes way beyond simply acquiring parts!
June 3, 2026
5 Major Metal Component Supply Chain Challenges
Where would you rank your organization on today's top sourcing and supply chain challenges?
May 12, 2026
What We Hear Most From Commodity Managers and Purchasing Leaders
The challenges commodity managers and purchasing leaders raise most often when sourcing complex metal components, and how CMT helps solve them.
April 24, 2026
CMT Sponsors Springer School and Center's Soar City Ball
CMT Imports is proud to sponsor Springer School and Center's Soar City Ball, supporting students with learning differences.
April 23, 2026
Section 232 Update: What Changed and Why It Matters
Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum changed on April 6, 2026. What changed for primary metals and derivative products, and why it matters.
April 1, 2026
Why Integrated Coordination Matters in Precision Component Sourcing
Sourcing precision metal components works best when sourcing, engineering, and product development align early. Why integrated coordination matters.
March 26, 2026
Diversifying Metal Component Sourcing Without Adding Risk
Diversifying precision metal component sourcing means managing risk without adding complexity. How to keep quality and visibility across regions.
March 17, 2026
What Casting Buyers Should Watch in Today’s Manufacturing and Freight Environment
Buyers of castings, forgings, and machined parts need to watch freight as closely as manufacturing capability. Key trends for procurement teams.
February 18, 2026
Q2 2026 Freight Headwinds: What Precision Metal Components Manufacturers Need to Watch
Ocean rates, capacity cycles, and trade shifts are reshaping freight in Q2 2026. What precision metal component buyers and suppliers should watch.
February 9, 2026
Why Metal Parts Decisions Make or Break Programs
How metal parts are designed, sourced, and produced has a major impact on cost, performance, and supply chain reliability. What teams need to know.
February 2, 2026
Key Foundry Topics Shaping 2026
The foundry industry enters 2026 focused on performance, predictability, and resilience. These are the topics shaping the cast metals industry.
January 22, 2026
CMT Closes 2025 with 27 PPM and 100% On-Time Delivery
CMT Imports closed 2025 with 27 PPM, 100% on-time delivery, and zero customer line impacts, in an industry where 300+ PPM is often accepted.
January 20, 2026
Die Casting Demand Surges Across Sectors
Die casting demand is rising as applications evolve. What is driving the growth, and how manufacturers use die casting for complex, high-precision parts.
January 12, 2026
Why Casting Buyers Are Re-Evaluating Single-Source Risk
Single-source casting strategies look efficient on paper but carry real risk. Why casting buyers are re-evaluating supplier concentration.
January 8, 2026
Casting Demand Is Shifting, Not Shrinking
Casting demand is not declining; it is moving toward specialized, higher-value applications. What foundries and casting buyers are experiencing in 2026.
December 19, 2025
Building a Trusted Global Sourcing Partnership for Custom Engineered Components
Case study: how CMT helped a client manage an international casting supplier while meeting demanding OEM tolerance, quality, and delivery requirements.
December 9, 2025
Current Manufacturing Challenges and Proven Solutions
OEMs face pressure from global supply chains, customer expectations, and cost volatility. The five most critical challenges and proven ways to solve them.
December 2, 2025
Own the Parts Process. Win The Advantage.
Precision parts sourcing keeps getting more complex. How manufacturers who own the parts process gain an edge in quality, cost, and speed.
November 21, 2025
The Tariff Playbook for 2026: What OEMs Need to Know About Tariffs and How to Plan Ahead
Tariffs dominate 2026 sourcing plans. What OEMs need to know about tariffs on steel, aluminum, castings, and forgings, and how to plan ahead.
November 12, 2025
Looking Ahead to 2026: The Next Chapter in Manufacturing Resilience
The supply chain challenges of recent years were not temporary; they were transformational. What manufacturers need to build resilience in 2026.
November 5, 2025
The Hidden Engine of Manufacturing Success
Behind every successful product launch or on-time shipment is a complex web of sourcing, production, and logistics.
October 29, 2025
The Future of Global Manufacturing: Where Sourcing Is Headed
Supply chains are diversifying beyond single sources, driven by technology, sustainability, and resilience. Where global manufacturing sourcing is headed.
October 21, 2025
Simplifying Supply Chains: Why Consolidating Multiple Components with One Partner Reduces Complexity and Risk
Consolidating sourcing, engineering, and logistics with one partner reduces complexity and risk. Why fewer suppliers can mean better performance.
October 14, 2025
How CMT Ensures Precision Manufacturing Across Global Partners
How CMT ensures precision across global partners: engineering collaboration, rigorous supplier qualification, and local quality oversight.
March 26, 2025
Mastering Compliance: How CMT Navigates Tariffs and Regulations for You
Learn how CMT helps businesses navigate the complexities of international trade compliance, ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing operations.
March 26, 2025
Taming the Supply Chain Beast: The Power of Supplier Consolidation
Supplier consolidation can reduce risk, cut costs, and simplify your supply chain. How to consolidate your suppliers strategically.
March 26, 2025
The Role of Analytics in Smarter Procurement: How Data Can Illuminate Your Path to Success
Explains how manufacturers can utilize data to make informed procurement decisions, reducing risks and optimizing sourcing strategies.
March 26, 2025
The True Cost of Poor Quality: How to Avoid It
Discover how CMT's award-winning quality assurance minimizes the true cost of poor quality in manufacturing operations.
February 28, 2025
Staying Stocked: Mitigating Supply Chain Risks with CMT
Learn how CMT's inventory management solutions help businesses mitigate supply chain risks, optimize inventory levels, and ensure business continuity.
December 26, 2024
CMT's Strategic Goals for 2025: Leading the Way in Manufacturing
Explore CMT's roadmap for 2025, focusing on innovative strategies, market expansion, and maintaining leadership in the industry.
December 20, 2024
Future-Proof Your Business: Top Manufacturing Innovations for 2025 and Beyond
A comprehensive look at the innovations poised to transform manufacturing, from AI to sustainable materials, and how businesses can adapt.
December 13, 2024
Collaboration as a Catalyst: Engineering Breakthroughs at CMT
Discover how our collaborative engineering solutions drive innovation, optimize designs, and accelerate product development in the manufacturing industry.
December 6, 2024
The Power of Trust: Why it's the secret ingredient in Supply Chain Success
Discover how CMT leverages trust to transform supply chain partnerships and empower clients like you to achieve extraordinary results.