Welcome to Florida ManuFacts, where we’ll share data and industry information from a variety of state and national sources with insight on Florida’s manufacturing sector.
Florida's Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly released the 2023 Florida Manufacturing Report. We are proud to have collaborated with FloridaCommerce on this report. As the first of its kind, it will give you a deeper understanding of manufacturing's pivotal role in Florida's economy. We believe it has the power to elevate manufacturing in Florida and serve as a tool to advocate for the growth and success of manufacturing in our state.
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics
A study conducted in rural areas of Florida reveals that wages earned by those working in the manufacturing sector were among the highest locally compared to other industries and were almost 33% higher than average earnings in 2016.
A study of how parents in Brevard County, FL view manufacturing careers.
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The following data is from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (2019).
Every $1 in manufactured goods produces $3.60 in other sectors (Source: Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, 2016).
Florida’s largest manufacturing segments, by employment, and areas of manufacturing clusters, are highlighted in the following graphic.
*Source: Department of Economic Opportunity (October 2017)
Areas of Excellence in Florida: Advanced manufacturing, including electronic components aerospace and defense products, metal fabrication, and medical equipment.
Select Companies in Florida: Actavis Inc., Danfoss Turbocor, Embraer, Gerdau Ameristell, Harris, HEICO, Jabil, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Lockheed Martin, Mitsubishi Power Systems, Motorola, Siemens Power Systems, Sun Hydraulics
*Source: Enterprise Florida