Welcome to NEW Manufacturing Alliance

The NEW Manufacturing Alliance is a group of manufacturers, working with educational institutions, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce and state organizations to promote manufacturing in our region.

Our vision is to unite northeast Wisconsin manufacturers to strengthen our position as a world-leading region of advanced manufacturing opportunities.

Our Four Objectives:

1. Create a positive view of manufacturing careers in our area.

2.  Grow partnerships with K-16, media and other manufacturers.

3. Promote workforce development.

4. Advance collaboration efforts that promote the health of manufacturing.

Alliance members are Hiring!

If you are looking for a job, be sure to post your information on the Alliance's website.  Many Alliance member companies are hiring.  A new job listing in Green Bay is KI.  The company is seeking a Tool & Die Maker/Machinist for the second shift.  To apply, go to KI's website:  www.ki.com.  Velocity Machine in Green Bay is hiring CNC Machinist & Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer and a Project Manager.  For more information contact: karen@hrconsultingpartners.net.  In addition, Metals Engineering is hiring a first shift machine operator.  Resumes can be sent to:  sales@metalsengineering.net Another listing in Sheboygan is from Rockline Industries.  The company is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Control Chemist, and a 2nd or 3rd Shift High Performance Operating Team member, Process Improvement Coordinator and Trial & Development Coordinator.  Send your resume to:  jrfroh@rocklineind.com.  In Manitowoc, Broadwind Towers has multiple openings for 20 welders (Tig) and crane operators (heavy equipment experience required).  Email your resume and cover letter to bwt.careers@bwen.com.  

In order to be consider for positions with the other member companies of the NEW Manufacturing Alliance, go to the "Job Seeker" tab on the home page.  Click on "Create a Network Profile."  After you submit your profile, the 60 manufacturers that represent the Alliance may contact you for job openings within their organization.

2012 All Stars

The fourth annual 2012 All Stars were announced at the New North Summit.  Winners are from a variety of manufacturing careers throughout northeast Wisconsin.  The online magazine (on the right side of the home page) features the winners.  Click on the photograph of the winner to view a 2-3 minute video of the All Star talk about their career.  If you would like a hard copy of the magazine, email ann.franz@nwtc.edu.

2012 Mfg. Vitality Index

The second Annual 2012 Manufacturing Vitality Index results were announced on December 7, 2012.  The study focused on northeast Wisconsin manufacturers' plans for 2012.  The study surveyed employers that had 3 million or more in annual revenue and 25 or more employees.  There were 193 manufacturers that responded to the survey. 

Business Growth:  71% expect an increase in sales in 2012.

Capital Investment & Plant Modernization:  36% plan on plant modernization in the next 12-24 months.

Workforce Growth & Recruitment:  Manufacturers are planning on hiring throughout each quarter in 2012.  The survey found 43% plan on hiring, however 45% expect they will have difficulty locating talent in the region.   

Click here for full report: 2012 Mfg. Vitality 

Contact us at:  ann.franz@nwtc.edu or bmiller@fvwdb.com  

 2012 All Star cover

   Click here or on magazine cover for online publication  

Calendar of Events

1/18/2012
 3 p.m.
 Communications task force
Bassett Mechanical

1/20/2012
 8:30 a.m.
 K-12 Outreach task force
FVTC

3/5/2012
 3 p.m.
 General Membership meeting
FVTC