Key Manufacturing Industries in Connecticut
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Precision Manufacturing
- Advanced Materials
Manufacturing Economy Facts
- Leading aerospace manufacturing with Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, and Collins Aerospace
- Major defense contractor hub with General Dynamics Electric Boat and Lockheed Martin
- High concentration of precision manufacturing and advanced materials companies
- Home to over 4,000 manufacturing companies
- Third-highest manufacturing productivity per worker in the US
Manufacturing Advantages in Connecticut
- Highly skilled and educated manufacturing workforce
- Proximity to major Northeast markets and ports
- Strong R&D infrastructure and university partnerships
- Advanced manufacturing technology adoption
- Established supply chain networks
- Access to capital and investment resources
Transportation Infrastructure
Major Airports
- Bradley International Airport
- Tweed New Haven Airport
- Waterbury-Oxford Airport
Top Manufacturing Hubs in Connecticut (view other states)
Connecticut Manufacturers by Industry
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Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers
15 listed plants
Chemicals Manufacturers
12 listed plants
Food & Beverage Manufacturers
10 listed plants
Automotive Manufacturers
9 listed plants
Other Manufacturers
14 listed plants
Textiles Manufacturers
13 listed plants
Aerospace Manufacturers
13 listed plants
Healthcare Manufacturers
13 listed plants
Consumer Goods Manufacturers
12 listed plants
Plastics Manufacturers
12 listed plants
Electronics Manufacturers
12 listed plants
Machinery Manufacturers
11 listed plants
Construction Manufacturers
9 listed plants
Metals Manufacturers
2 listed plants
Popular Manufacturing Services in Connecticut
CNC & Precision Machining
40 providers
Mechanical Assembly
37 providers
Injection Molding
17 providers
PCB & Electronics Assembly
16 providers
Packaging & Co-Packing
16 providers
Metal Fabrication
15 providers
Surface Finishing
12 providers
Testing & Inspection
10 providers
Food & Beverage Processing
10 providers
Welding
8 providers
Plastic Molding
8 providers
Cable & Wire Harness Assembly
7 providers
Precision Grinding
7 providers
EDM Machining
7 providers
Chemical Processing & Formulation
7 providers
Heat Treatment
5 providers
Contract Manufacturing
5 providers