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

2026 Manufacturing Vitality Index

The Alliance’s 16th annual Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Vitality Index found an expectation of strong sales, investments in modernization and strong hiring in the first quarter of 2026.

NEWMA-IOM Podcast

The podcast highlights issues and opportunities for Northeast Wisconsin manufacturers.

2026 All Stars Magazine

Congratulations to all the 2026 All Star nominees and winners!

Manufacturers Membership Directory

Within these pages, you’ll find a diverse group of manufacturers and industry partners.

Ready, Set, Work Video

The Ready, Set, Work: Pro Tips for Your First 90 Days video helps young adults know what to expect as they start their first job and how they can flourish.

Safety First, Always: Our Shared Responsibility:

Safety is essential in manufacturing and it's everyone's job. This new video spotlights forklift safety, ergonomics, machine guarding, accident prevention, HazCom, emergency procedures, PPE and using the right tool for the job.

Meetings & Events

2026

MARCH

March 21 –  2026 All Stars are recognized on the field of the Green Bay Blizzard game

APRIL

April 14 –  Future of Work Summit:  Employee Retention at Fox Valley Tech from 8 a.m. – noon

MAY

May 6 – 2026 All Star & Future All Star YA Awards – Wisconsin Timber Rattlers stadium at 5 p.m.

JUNE

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

June 17 – NEWMA 20 year anniversary Membership meeting at Great North Commons at 1:30 p.m.

OCTOBER

October 27 –  Excellence in Mfg./K-12 Partnerships Awards dinner at the Resch Expo

October 28 –  Manufacturing First Expo & Conference at the Resch Expo

NOVEMBER

November 4 – Internship Draft Day