CONTACT: Wes Smith – wsmith@va-mfg.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2024
VMA Partners with SIS to Advance Manufacturing Digitalization
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with SIS, a Platinum Smart Expert Partner with Siemens Digital Industries Software. Through its workforce solutions division, the Manufacturing Skills Institute (MSI), VMA will collaborate with SIS to deliver Siemens Technology training and resources both in-person and virtually.
SIS is now the exclusive sponsor of the new MSI Training Lab in Richmond, VA. SIS will equip the Lab with Siemens technology to empower manufacturers through hands-on learning experiences. SIS will also train their own customers in the lab, further expanding the impact of this cutting-edge technology. Additionally, SIS will hold events in VMA’s Event Center, fostering collaboration and innovation within the manufacturing community. Companies nationwide will benefit from virtual Siemens Technology training, ensuring accessibility across the U.S.
Brett Vassey, President and CEO, VMA, commented, “The partnership with SIS exemplifies our commitment to advancing the digital transformation within the manufacturing sector. By offering live, virtual, and hybrid training solutions, we can provide manufacturers with the resources they need to thrive in rapidly changing markets. SIS’s expertise with Siemens Technology will help companies achieve operational excellence and maintain a competitive edge.”
Greg Walker, Partner and Senior Vice President, SIS, added, “Partnering with VMA and MSI is a tremendous opportunity to extend the reach of Siemens’ powerful digital solutions. By combining our expertise with MSI’s training capabilities and resources, we provide manufacturers and our other industry customers with integrated, future-ready solutions that drive innovation and operational excellence, whether on-site or working remotely. Hosting events at VMA’s Event Center will further help us engage with the manufacturing community and share our insights.”
For more information on VMA Workforce Solutions, the Manufacturing Skills Institute, or the MSI Training Lab, go to www.va-mfg.com. For more information on SIS or Siemens Digital Industries Software, go to https://sisinc.org