From TMA Golden Anniversary Commemorative Booklet published in 1975
T&DI Today (1975) & Tomorrow
The record shows that the Tool & Die Institute has come a long way since its humble beginning in 1925, however, its degree of success and/or value to the industry over the past half-century must be measured by each of its members, past, present and future and not by its growth records alone.
Over the years the Institute has tried to offer sound leadership and provide the most comprehensive services possible to its membership. The membership in turn has provided the Institute with cooperation and support which is nothing short of phenomenal.
Conclusion
Fifty years, although a great milestone to reach, is too early to adequately judge the merits of such an organization. We consider the first 50 years to have been a mere springboard into the challenging years ahead. It is the future that will help determine the place that the Institute will occupy in the history of the tooling industry.
The goal of the Officers, the Board of Directors, and Staff of the Tool & Die Institute, is that this Association will continue to earn its recognition as an integral part of the very distinguished and diversified Chicago Metropolitan Tooling Community.
As we close the page on this Anniversary Booklet and we enter a new period, we are reminded of the words of the English poet Herrick who wrote
“If well thou has begun, go on; it is the end that crowns us, not the fight.”
Back cover of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet edited by Thomas E. DePinto, and written by Michael R. Lane
The Story of TMA from 1925 – 1975 Part 1
The Story of TMA from 1925 – 1975 Part 2
The Story of TMA from 1925 – 1975 Part 3