NPI Wins Four Awards from MPIF in Montreal!

The WorldPM 2026 Trade Show, hosted by the Metal Powder Industries Federation (MPIF), took place June 25-29 in Montreal, Canada. During this event, participants attended the 2026 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards, which celebrate the innovation, versatility, and broad range of applications made possible through powder metallurgy.

Our biggest highlight of the event was NPI's outstanding performance at the 2026 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards, where we earned four honors recognizing the innovation, versatility, and broad range of applications made possible through powder metallurgy.

Our awards included:

• Grand Prize - Conventional PM Components, Inlet Flange
• Award of Distinction - Conventional PM Components, Inner-plate Sprocket Assembly
• Award of Distinction - Conventional PM Components, Gerotor Set
• Award of Distinction - MIM Components, Pistol Components

This year's awards showcase the depth of our capabilities and the teamwork behind our success across multiple manufacturing technologies.

For more information, read the full press release from MPIF, and view the accompanying videos below. Or click here to view the full video presentation.

Grand Prize - Lawn and Garden Category, Conventional PM Components, Inlet Flange

Award of Distinction - Automotive-Engine Category, Conventional PM Components, Inner-plate Sprocket Assembly 

Award of Distinction - Automotive Transmission Category, Conventional PM Components, Gerotor Set

Award of Distinction - Military/Firearms Category, MIM Components, Pistol Components

We’re so proud of our team’s success at the 2026 Powder Metallurgy (PM) Design Excellence Awards. Bringing home these awards is an exciting milestone, and we’re even more motivated to continue developing innovative solutions that help our customers solve complex manufacturing challenges.

Want to learn more about our award-winning products or discuss your next project? Contact an expert from the NPI team, and we’d be happy to help.