WHY AKMA EXISTS
Running a manufacturing business in Alaska means wearing a lot of hats. Limited staff, long supply chains, high freight costs, and real logistical barriers are part of the landscape.
AKMA brings manufacturers together so no one has to navigate those challenges alone. We connect people, share practical knowledge, and help remove barriers so Alaska-made products can move.
MFG Mixers are where Alaska’s manufacturers come to connect, collaborate, and grow.
Meet. Forge. Grow. These quarterly networking events bring together passionate makers, innovators, and business owners who understand the journey. It’s not just about shaking hands — it’s about sparking ideas, finding solutions, and building momentum, together.
I always leave the [events] feeling a little more hopeful about what’s possible for manufacturing in Alaska.
Virginia Lynn Peterson, SWOOP.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OUR MEMBERS
AKMA brings together the people shaping the future of manufacturing in Alaska. If you’re building, supplying, supporting, or growing something real—you belong here.
ALASKAN-MADE
Businesses that physically make products in Alaska. This includes manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembly, or agriculture and mariculture that happens in-state and results in a finished product ready for sale.
ALASKAN-POWERED
Organizations, suppliers, service providers, nonprofits, institutions, and individuals that support or enable Alaska manufacturing. This tier is for those who strengthen the ecosystem without selling a consumer product.
ALASKAN-DESIGNED
Businesses that design products in Alaska but manufacture them elsewhere. This tier recognizes Alaska-based creative, engineering, and product development work.
ALASKAN ALLY
Organizations and businesses based outside of Alaska that support, serve, or collaborate with Alaska manufacturers. This tier is for partners who want to be visible in the AKMA directory and connected to Alaska’s manufacturing ecosystem, without being Alaska-based.
SECTORS WE SERVE
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Industrial & Construction Materials
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Industrial Equipment & Fabrication
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Energy & Resource-Based Manufacturing
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Timber, Wood & Paper Products
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Food, Beverage & Seafood Processing
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Consumer Goods & Specialty Products
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Cold Chain, Logistics & Packaging
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Technology, R&D & Innovation
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Maritime & Transportation Manufacturing
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Life Sciences & Agriculture-Based Manufacturing
WHY AKMA?
Because Alaska’s manufacturers deserve more than a seat at the table — they deserve a platform built for them.
Alaska Manufacturing Association is more than an event series or directory. It’s a growing ecosystem built by and for Alaska’s manufacturing community.
We’re here to:
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Create meaningful connections – through MFG Mixers, trade shows, and targeted introductions
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Make resources accessible – from funding and workforce programs to vetted vendors
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Support real growth – through visibility, education, and long-term industry advocacy
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Strengthen our future – by amplifying local voices and building a statewide network that works together
In production, supply, support, or policy?
You’ll find your people here.
SPONSORS + PARTNERS
OUR PARTNERS
Help shape the future of Alaska manufacturing.
We’re building bold connections—and we’re looking for aligned sponsors and collaborators to build with us.
Want to collab/partner? Please contact us here.
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
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