The Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association (NMA) was established in 2004 when a group of local manufacturers – including Cameco, Coveright, ESCO, GE Advanced Materials, Horizon Plastics, UniTrak, Weetabix, and Zircatec – decided to collaborate on education and skills training, share best practices, and promote high performance manufacturing within Northumberland County.

In 2005, the NMA incorporated and with the financial and logistical support of the Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC) and the Northumberland County Economic Development incorporated was able to hire a full-time Executive Director (ED). The ED worked in partnership with the newly formed Board to develop a business plan, implement a communications and marketing strategy, and recruit new members to the Association.

Since 2005, the NMA, led by the Board of Directors, has been actively representing manufacturers in Northumberland County. The purpose of the NMA is to promote continuous improvement, innovation, and high performance and productivity enhancements through collaboration, education and advocacy.

The NMA works to achieve its goals through strategic partnerships with industry associations, government, and other community stakeholders such as the Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation and regional economic development offices, universities, colleges and training centers.