Indiana Manufacturers Association

Name

Indiana Manufacturers Association

Legal name

Indiana Manufacturers Association

Website

https://indianamfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Trade Association

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Safety & Compliance (OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding) (EDAOAGAL)

Keywords

• Manufacturing advocacy
• Industry trade association
• Workforce development
• Regulatory affairs
• Manufacturing events

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from Indiana manufacturing companies. IMA membership provides access to industry insights, education, networking, advocacy, and member-only resources including publications library, legislative resources, and digital library.
2. Event Revenue: Registration fees, sponsorships, and ticket sales from events including Workforce Summit, State of Manufacturing Regional Summits, MFG Day Celebration, Policy Summit, and various plant tours throughout the year.
3. Publications: Revenue from The Indiana Manufacturer magazine, Indiana Manufacturers Monthly Memo newsletter, and other publications distributed to members and subscribers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Indiana Manufacturers Association is a non-profit trade association that advocates for and supports manufacturing companies in Indiana. It delivers value through legislative and regulatory advocacy, industry events and networking, publications, workforce development programs, and member services designed for manufacturing employers.

Product overview

The Indiana Manufacturers Association operates as a trade association providing a portfolio of member services including advocacy, membership programs, events, and publications. The association offers programs such as the Manufacturing Excellence Awards and Indiana Manufacturers Hall of Fame to recognize industry achievements. Additional services include the Safety Partner Program (in partnership with Safety Management Group), an Associate Member Directory, educational webinars, and the 125 Faces of Indiana Manufacturing initiative celebrating manufacturing professionals. Events include the Workforce Summit, State of Manufacturing Summits with plant tours, MFG Day Celebration, and Policy Summit. The association publishes The Indiana Manufacturer magazine and Indiana Manufacturers Monthly Memo newsletter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Annual membership providing Indiana manufacturers access to advocacy representation, networking events, publications, training, and workforce development resources.
• Industry Events and Conferences Conferences, meetings, and networking events designed for Indiana manufacturing professionals to connect, share best practices, and engage with industry leaders.
• Industry Publications News, updates, and analysis for Indiana manufacturers covering legislative, regulatory, and operational developments affecting the industry.
• Workforce Development Programs Training and workforce development resources that help Indiana manufacturers build talent pipelines and address skills gaps in the manufacturing workforce.

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Safety Management Group (SMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMA partnered with Safety Management Group to provide the Safety Partner Program, offering IMA members exclusive discounted pricing on SMG's safety solutions. SMG has over 300 safety professionals across the country helping companies build safety cultures and navigate OSHA compliance.
• Indiana Tech (Indiana Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMA partnered with Indiana Tech to extend educational offerings to IMA member employees. The partnership grants manufacturing employees direct, cost-effective access to higher education programs.
• Purdue IN-MaC (Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPurdue IN-MaC serves as presenting sponsor for the IMA Workforce Summit, focusing on new manufacturing education and training opportunities for high school students.
• HUB InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHUB International is an affinity program partner for IMA members, providing benefits programs and HR consulting services to manufacturing companies.
• Conexus IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConexus Indiana partners with IMA on workforce initiatives, particularly around talent strategy and programming for the advanced manufacturing and logistics industries.
• ConstellationminorOthersCorporate partner supporting IMA activities and events.
• Crystal CleanminorOthersCorporate partner supporting IMA activities and events.
• Indiana Alliance for Legal ReformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IMA joined with Indiana Motor Truck Association and Indiana Chamber of Commerce to create this nonprofit focused on business-friendly civil and tort law reforms. IMA CEO Andrew Berger serves on the board.
• Gregory & AppelcoreOthersGregory & Appel serves as Title Sponsor for the IMA Workforce Summit, focusing on employee benefits and workforce solutions for manufacturers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Illinois Manufacturers' Association: State-level manufacturers association founded in 1893 (older than IMA) representing Illinois manufacturers through advocacy, education, and events. Closely mirrors IMA's structure and service mix.
• Indiana Chamber of Commerce: Broader statewide business association in Indiana that competes for some of the same advocacy and policy-engagement members as IMA, including co-founding the Indiana Alliance for Legal Reform with IMA.
• Ohio Manufacturers' Association: State-level trade association serving Ohio manufacturers with advocacy, networking, and workforce programming. Same membership-driven model as IMA in a neighboring Midwest state with a comparable manufacturing base.
• Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association: State-level trade association representing Pennsylvania manufacturers on policy and workforce issues. Operates the same membership and advocacy model as IMA.
• Michigan Manufacturers Association: State trade association advocating for Michigan manufacturers on policy, workforce, and operational issues. Same business model and target member profile as IMA in a neighboring industrial state.
• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): National trade association representing U.S. manufacturers through advocacy, events, and research. Operates the same trade association model as IMA but at the national level, making it the closest direct analogue.
• Kentucky Association of Manufacturers: State-level manufacturing trade association serving Kentucky industrial employers. Same advocacy and member-services model as IMA, operating in a neighboring state with significant automotive and industrial manufacturing.
• Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Combined state-level manufacturing and general business association in Wisconsin offering advocacy, events, and HR services. Same member-driven advocacy model as IMA, with overlapping manufacturer segments.

Emerging players

• Conexus Indiana: Indiana-focused nonprofit advancing advanced manufacturing and logistics through workforce and talent programs. IMA is a documented partner, and Conexus competes for overlapping employer engagement and workforce-development attention.

Others

• Indiana Motor Truck Association: Indiana trade association representing trucking and logistics employers. Documented IMA partner (Indiana Alliance for Legal Reform) with adjacent industry focus and overlapping advocacy interests.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ima1901
• Facebookfacebook.com/IMA1901
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indiana-manufacturers-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/ima1901/?hl=en

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