Marine Machinery Association

What Marine Machinery Association does

The Marine Machinery Association (MMA) is a U.S.-based professional membership association serving the shipbuilding industrial base and its supplier network, headquartered in Manassas, Virginia. Operating for approximately 42 years, MMA convenes shipbuilders, marine engine manufacturers, component suppliers, and systems integrators for recurring networking, educational programming, and real-time intelligence on major naval shipbuilding programs including DDG-1000, DDG(X), Columbia, Virginia-class, Ford-class, Constellation-class, FFG(X), LHA/R, LX(R), Fleet Replenishment Oiler, T-AGOS, T-ARS, T-EPF, and ESB. Governance is provided by a volunteer officer slate drawn from across the membership, including Chairman (Rolls-Royce), Vice Chairman (Caterpillar), and Vice President (Electro-Motive Diesel), with a small paid staff comprising the President and Vice President.

MMA's core deliverables are recurring meetings (a flagship Annual Fall Meeting, smaller regional meetings, and supplier-facility site visits), government and prototype-shop tours, a member resource portal, and a published Code of Ethics. Recent programming has expanded beyond traditional shipbuilding content into emerging-technology exposure such as AI-driven robotic welding via a hosted visit at Path Robotics, alongside conventional site visits to established suppliers including Graham Corporation and Vance Metal Fabricators. The association maintains standing access to government programs and shipyard infrastructure, which functions as the primary informational product for members.

Revenue is generated through membership dues and event registration fees. Published event pricing is $800 for members and $1,100 for non-members at the Annual Fall Meeting, and $450 for members and $750 for non-members at other meetings. The organization operates as a member-funded nonprofit on a dues-plus-event-fee economic model typical of mid-sized industry associations, with no disclosed external funding, equity, or material debt.

Name

Marine Machinery Association

Legal name

Marine Machinery Association

Website

https://marmach.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Marine Machinery Association is a 42-year-old U.S. nonprofit trade association, headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, that convenes shipbuilders, marine engine manufacturers, and component suppliers for recurring meetings, site visits, and intelligence on naval shipbuilding programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Manassas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide access to exclusive member-only benefits, networking opportunities, educational resources, and insider intelligence.
2. Event Registration Fees: The association charges fees for its meetings and events. Registration is tiered by membership status, with member rates at $800 and non-member rates at $1,100 for the 42nd Annual Fall Meeting 2026. Additional meetings like the Path Robotics visit are priced at $450.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Marine Machinery Association is a nonprofit professional trade association that operates a membership program for marine machinery suppliers and shipyard buyers in the U.S. shipbuilding industry. It delivers its value through annual membership dues, Spring and Fall Annual Meetings as industry forums, and a Members Only online portal housing policy documents, member directories, code of ethics, and technical resources. The organization exists to connect marine equipment suppliers with shipyard procurement decision-makers under a code of ethics framework.

Product overview

Marine Machinery Association (MMA) is a professional membership organization serving the shipbuilding industry and supplier base. Rather than offering a single software product, MMA provides a unified membership platform that combines networking opportunities, educational events (including Spring/Fall Annual Meetings), online member resources (capabilities matrix, member minutes), and an ethical framework for industry collaboration. The association fosters growth and provides insider member intelligence through organized events, mentorship programs, and real-time industry updates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Tiered membership program offering Corporate Member, Individual Member, Shipyard Member, and Industry Partner categories to marine machinery suppliers, shipyards, individuals, and allied trade organizations serving the U.S. shipbuilding industry. Members gain access to the Members Only portal, annual meetings, member directory, and Code of Ethics framework.
• Spring Annual Meeting In-person industry forum held in spring, bringing together marine machinery suppliers and shipyard procurement decision-makers for networking and industry programming. Registration is offered with differentiated rates for members and non-members.
• Fall Annual Meeting In-person industry forum held in fall, complementing the Spring Annual Meeting as the second flagship gathering of marine machinery suppliers and shipyard buyers for networking and industry updates.
• Members Only Resource Portal Online gated portal providing members access to policy documents, member directories, Code of Ethics, Supplier Code of Conduct, and industry technical resources for the marine machinery supplier community.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Shipbuilders Council of AmericaminorOthersResource link provided on the MMA Resources page for members seeking additional maritime industry information. Both organizations serve the shipbuilding industrial base.
• American Society of Naval EngineersminorOthersResource link provided on the MMA Resources page. Professional organization serving naval engineering professionals.
• Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME)minorOthersResource link provided on the MMA Resources page. Professional society for naval architecture and marine engineering.
• Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Council (ACIBC)minorOthersResource link provided on the MMA Resources page. Coalition focused on the aircraft carrier industrial base.
• The Navy LeagueminorOthersResource link provided on the MMA Resources page. Organization supporting U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
• Submarine Industrial Base Council (SIBC)minorOthersResource link provided on the MMA Resources page. Organization supporting the submarine industrial base.
• Workboat InternationalminorOthersResource link provided on the MMA Resources page. Maritime industry publication and events organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Shipbuilders Council of America: Trade association representing US shipbuilders and repair yards. Direct peer in the shipbuilding supplier-base ecosystem; MMA lists it as a partner organization.
• Workboat World / Workboat International: Maritime industry publication and events organization serving the commercial workboat sector. Peer information-network for marine-machinery buyers and suppliers; MMA lists it as a partner.
• American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE): Professional society for naval engineers. Direct peer serving a substantially overlapping member base of defense shipbuilding engineers and program managers; listed as an MMA resource partner.
• Navy League of the United States: Civilian organization supporting the US Navy and Marine Corps. Peer membership-association model with broader (non-industrial) remit but overlapping US maritime defense audience.
• Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Council (ACIBC): Coalition focused on the aircraft carrier industrial base. Direct peer for the carrier-program suppliers within MMA's member roster (e.g., Graham Corporation).
• Marine Technology Society: Professional society for marine engineers, technologists, and policy professionals. Peer membership model with academic and industry programming overlapping MMA's marine-machinery focus.
• Submarine Industrial Base Council (SIBC): Coalition supporting the submarine industrial base. Direct peer with strong overlap on submarine-program suppliers (Columbia, Virginia) that form MMA's membership backbone.
• Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME): Professional society for naval architects and marine engineers. Closest functional peer — both are membership organizations serving overlapping maritime engineering and shipbuilding communities, and SNAME is already listed as an MMA partner resource.

Broad incumbents

• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA): Large US defense-industry trade association with divisions covering shipbuilding. Broader incumbent that competes for the same supplier-base networking and policy-advocacy spend as MMA, but at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Association of the United States Navy (AUSN): Professional association for current and former Navy personnel. Adjacent membership model in the US maritime-defense ecosystem with partial overlap on Navy-industrial-base engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marine-machinery-association

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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