The Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Manufacturing Alliance has released its 16th annual Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Vitality Index Study, and things are looking good.
During the Quarterly Membership meeting at Fox Valley Technical College, the organization noted that 107 manufacturers participated in the survey, answering questions related to financial health, business growth and expansion, plant modernization, supply chain constraints, 2026 hiring intentions, and potential skills shortages.
93% projected their firms’ financial health in the next 6 to 12 months will be “healthy” or “quite healthy,” and sales are expected to be strong, with 68% believing they will have increased sales in 2026.
Ann Franz, the NEW Manufacturing Alliance’s Executive Director, also noted, “The study found three out of four manufacturers are concerned that they will not find the workforce they need in the new year.”
The full report can be found at NEWMFGAlliance.org.
