INDIANA’S LEADING ADVOCATE FOR INDUSTRY
Formed in 1901, the Indiana Manufacturers Association is the second oldest manufacturers association in the country and the only trade association in Indiana that exclusively focuses on manufacturing. We are dedicated to advocating for a business climate that creates, protects, and promotes a thriving manufacturing community and quality manufacturing jobs in Indiana.
INDIANA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 1901- 2026
Celebrating 125 Years of Serving Indiana Manufacturers
On December 8, 1901, the IMA was originally founded at the Indiana Manufacturers' and Shippers' Association with a mission to advocate for the state's burgeoning manufacturing sector against a backdrop of labor unrest and increasing calls for government regulation. Over the past 125 years, the IMA has stayed true to the original mission of our founders, being Indiana's Leading Advocate for Industry.
We invite you to explore the IMA's history by scrolling through our historical timeline celebrating IMA's amazing journey. We'll be celebrating this milestone all year long, so you'll see our 125 Year Celebration Logo at events, in publications and on social media. Please join us in celebrating you - our members - who have made IMA what it is today
As our motto says "What Indiana Makes, Makes Indiana."
As the IMA begins its celebration of our 125th Anniversary, we are asking members to participate in a new initiative, the "125 Faces of Indiana Manufacturing" project.
This project will honor 125 manufacturing professionals, their career in the manufacturing industry and their impact on Indiana manufacturing.
Honorees will be highlighted on the IMA's social media profiles and on a special page on the website.
Members are invited to nominate themselves, someone at their company or someone at another manufacturing company in Indiana. You can complete your nomination form here. There are no limits to how many nominations you can submit.
Honorees who are part of the "125 Faces of Indiana Manufacturing" will be highlighted throughout the year, however, the deadline for submissions is June 30, 2026.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katherine Richardson at krichardson@indianamfg.com.
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Make Your Nominations for the
2026 Manufacturing Excellence Awards
The IMA 2026 Manufacturing Excellence Awards, honoring Indiana manufacturing companies and individuals involved in the industry, are open and nominations will be accepted through April 30, 2026. The awards are open to all manufacturers in Indiana. Anyone may nominate an individual/company active in Indiana’s manufacturing industry, and self-nomination is encouraged.
To nominate a company/individual, visit the IMA's Manufacturing Excellence Awards web page. The awards will be presented at the IMA MFG Day Celebration on September 30, 2026, held at the Biltwell Event Center, in Indianapolis. Tickets for the event are available by visiting the MFG Day Celebration webpage.
The IMA is also seeking sponsors for the Manufacturing Excellence Awards and MFG Day Celebration luncheon event. Those interested in sponsoring may visit the IMA MFG DAY Celebration webpage or contact Emily Darwish at edarwish@indianamfg.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2026 Indiana Legislative Session Recap
March 3 | Teams Webinar
The IMA's Governmental Affairs team will give a review of the 2026 Indiana Legislative Session, including what passed, what failed, and what may resurface next year. They'll also discuss matters that may be held over for summer study committees.
IMA State of Indiana Manufacturing
Regional Summits & Plant Tours
June 16 | Batesville Tool & Die, Batesville
June 23 | Major Tool & Machine, Indianapolis
Join us at one of our regional summits/tours, scheduled throughout the year. These summits/tours allow you to network with industry peers, learn more laws and regulations affecting Hoosier manufacturers, hear from special guests speakers on topics important to Indiana manufacturers, and tour a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in your area.
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