Advanced Manufacturing
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Manufacturing is still the foundation of Indiana's economy, accounting for more than 25% of Gross State Product and tax revenues, and more than a million jobs. Today's manufacturing sector is high-tech and innovation driven – U.S. manufacturers invest more in research and development than any other industry. Central Indiana's strong industrial base, skilled workforce and position at the "Crossroads of America" give us a competitive advantage for advanced manufacturing growth. A recent IBM study ranked Indiana #1 in creating manufacturing jobs through foreign investment. |
And in Central Indiana, a diverse manufacturing sector poised for future growth: 85% of the region's manufacturing operations are in sectors slated for substantial job creation over the next five years, including cutting-edge fields like pharmaceutical and medical device production and defense/aerospace. Visit Conexus Indiana, CICP's Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Initiative, to learn more about our strategies for growing this critical industry. |
State of Manufacturing & Logistics in Indiana – 2008 Indiana ranked 1st among all states in advanced manufacturing technology and entrepreneurial advances. Indiana was ranked in the Top 10 States in Automotive Manufacturing Growth and Manufacturing Momentum in the U.S. for 2007. |
