Founded in 1980 by Manufacturers for Manufacturers VMA offers information, education and networking opportunities to help local manufacturers grow and succeed. Value-added - It's what differentiates us from every other manufacturing association in the State. Manufacturing - Because we are more than just a collection of Manufacturers, we have strategic partners in government, education and related organizations that should feel included under our umbrella. Together we want to focus on the “art”, the pursuit and expansion of Manufacturing. Alliance - Because we are all in this together. We are more than just a loose affiliation or association, we are “allied”, we are united.