by Jenn Sparks | Nov 13, 2025 | Recent, UMA Blog
Salt Lake City, UT – On Friday November 7, 2025, manufacturers across the state of Utah gathered to celebrate what has turned out to be an unusual and eventful year. We understand that while it is only November, we wanted to have a night to celebrate all things...
by Jenn Sparks | Nov 12, 2025 | UMA Blog
Smith Optics has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Utah competition, following an intense Sweet 16-style voting bracket that saw thousands of votes cast. In a too close to call final round, the victory was secured by just a 4% margin,...
by Jenn Sparks | Sep 15, 2025 | Press Releases, UMA, UMA Blog
For Immediate Release Salt Lake City, Utah — September 15, 2025 — The Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) announced today that nominations are open for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Utah competition. The competition, coming back after a brief hiatus, will lead...
by Jenn Sparks | Sep 11, 2025 | Recent, UMA Blog
What a day! The 2025 UMA Manufacturing Conference brought together nearly 200 manufacturers, leaders, and industry partners together to share ideas, celebrate successes, and look toward the future of Utah manufacturing. We kicked things off with our first powerhouse...
by Jenn Sparks | Jul 31, 2025 | Press Releases, UMA Blog
In the evolving landscape of manufacturing, innovation and talent go hand in hand. Recognizing this, the Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) has partnered with the Columbus Foundation and Salt Lake Community College to launch a new innovative initiative, The Uniquely...
by Jenn Sparks | Jul 16, 2025 | Press Releases, UMA Blog
Salt Lake City, UT – July 16, 2025 – The Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) is proud to announce Johnny Ferry as its new President and CEO. A dedicated industry leader with over 25 years of homegrown manufacturing experience in Utah, Johnny brings a wealth of...
