MMA News | Events

Clearing the Air in 2025

February 3, 2025 1569

MMA and the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan present an annual must-attend half-day event on air quality issues.
MMA Workforce Solutions Summit 2025

January 3, 2025 1834

Building on years of advocating for talent resources for Michigan manufacturers, the MMA Workforce Solutions Summit will explore how employers can develop resilient talent pipelines, cultivate collaborative networks and support a thriving workforce ecosystem. Join us for a full day event dedicated to strengthening Michigan’s manufacturing workforce through engaging discussions, tailored breakout sessions and actionable strategies.
Celebrating Michigan's Manufacturing Legacy

December 6, 2024 1827

The annual Manufacturing Excellence Awards attracts the best and brightest in Michigan manufacturing for a night of celebration and to honor the core values driving the state’s most important industry: innovation, impact, leadership, community and family.
Charles Washburn - Landscape Forms - Emerging Leader

November 12, 2024 4310

Due to his character, compassion and dedication to the growth of the industry and the education of future professionals, Charles Washburn of Landscape Forms has been recognized as the 2024 Manufacturing Emerging Leader.
Biodapt® - Gantec Inc. - Export of the Year

November 12, 2024 3366

Biodapt® by Gantec has been recognized as the 2024 Michigan Manufactured Export of the Year for providing greater opportunities for local employees based on the company’s manufacturing, technology development and global expansion needs.
Christine Sermak - Total Security Solutions - Manufacturing Talent Champion

November 12, 2024 2671

Christine Sermak’s ingenuity and ability to bring multiple principles together for the benefit of Total Security Solutions and future industry professionals is why she was recognized as the 2024 Manufacturing Talent Champion.
Jill Dralle - Nexteer Automotive - 2024 Manufacturing Woman of the Year

November 12, 2024 2908

With insights, enthusiasm and a dedication to constant development of the company, Jill Dralle has placed the U.S. division of Nexteer as a leading manufacturer in Saginaw County. Her personal skills combined with her ability to impact so many lives makes her the 2024 Manufacturing Woman of the Year.
Nathan Cox - Cox Machine LLC - 2024 Manufacturer of the Year (Small Tier)

November 12, 2024 2447

Company culture and dedication to the local community and to the overall manufacturing industry in Michigan places Nathan Cox and Cox Machine LLC among an elite group of John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year recipients.
Dan Dralle - D&JD Partners - 2024 Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement

November 12, 2024 2795

Throughout his 40-year career, Daniel Dralle made a significant impact on the industry, the community and his extended family — placing him on the MMA’s prestigious list of Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.
John Macchia, Jr. - Advance Turning and Manufacturing - 2024 Manufacturer of the Year (Large Tier)

November 12, 2024 3845

John Macchia Jr.’s foresight and innovation leading to the growth of Advance Turning and Manufacturing are among the many reasons why he has been named the 2024 John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year – Large Tier.

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