Advanced Collaboration that Promotes Manufacturing

Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance

The NEW Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA) is a group of manufacturers, educators, workforce development, chambers of commerce, and state organizations that promote manufacturing in the Northeast Wisconsin region. The Vision of the Alliance is every Northeast Wisconsin manufacturer will find the talent it needs.

The Latest News

2025 Manufacturing Vitality Index

The Alliance’s15th Annual Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Vitality Index found the manufacturing sector remained strong over the past year.

NEWMA-IOM Podcast

The podcast highlights issues and opportunities for Northeast Wisconsin manufacturers.

2025 All Stars Magazine

Congratulations to all the 2025 All Star nominees and winners!

Industry 4.0 Talent & Technology Survey 2024

The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies among Northeast Wisconsin manufacturing companies is widespread and growing.

2024 NEWMA Recap

The NEW Manufacturing Alliance is dedicated to promoting manufacturing in Northeast Wisconsin by collaborating with various organizations. Our 2024 initiatives aimed to address manufacturers' regional talent needs and foster industrial growth.

Internship Draft Day

A total of $8,000 in college scholarships was awarded to 2024 Internship Draft Day student winners that participated in the scoring.

Meetings & Events

2025

SEPTEMBER

September 25 – K-12 / STEM Task Force Meeting – via MS Teams – 8:30 AM

September 30 – Virtual Lunch & Learn – Work Release – presented by Sergeant Joseph Bonnin, of Sanger B. Powers Correctional Center – Noon to 1:00 PM – REGISTER for this free event. 

OCTOBER – MANUFACTURING MONTH

October 2 – Manufacturing Month Kickoff – at Schreiber Foods – The deadline to REGISTER is 9/25/2025.

October 28 – ACP Partnerships Meeting – at the Resch Expo

October 28 – Excellence Awards Dinner / Program – at the Resch Expo – PURCHASE TICKETS

October 29 – Manufacturing First Expo / Conference & Student Event – at the Resch Expo

NOVEMBER

November 4 – North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance Meeting – via MS Teams – 8:30 AM

November 5 – Internship Draft Day – at Lambeau Field

November 6 – Marinette County Skills Solutions Meeting – via MS Teams – 8:30 AM

November 18 – Safety Task Force Meeting – via MS Teams – 8:30 AM

November 19 – Communications Task Force Meeting – at BConnected, Appleton – 8:30 AM

November 20 – Industry 4.0 Meeting – at BW Converting, Green Bay – 8:30 AM

DECEMBER

December 11 – Talent Task Force Meeting – at FVTC’s DJ Bordini Center (Room BC138A) – 8:30 AM

December 17 – Quarterly Full Membership Meeting – at Fox Valley Technical College

2026

MARCH

March 7 – North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance’s Regional Seaperch Competition – at Ashwaubenon Community Pool

JUNE

June 3 – President’s Cup Scholarship Golf Scramble – Blackwolf Run, Kohler