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!

Industry 4.0 Talent & Technology Survey 2024

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

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

FEBRUARY

February 4 – NEWMA Board meeting at Services Plus at 8:30 a.m.

February 11 – K-12/STEM taskforce meeting via Teams at 8:30 a.m.

February 12 – Talent taskforce meeting via Teams at 8:30 a.m.

February 17 – Safety taskforce meeting via Teams at 8:30 a.m.

February 18 – Communications taskforce meeting via Teams at 8:30 a.m.

MARCH

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

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

JUNE

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

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