Key Manufacturing Industries in Illinois
- Machinery
- Transportation Equipment
- Food Processing
- Chemicals
Manufacturing Economy Facts
- Fifth-largest manufacturing state with $107 billion in annual output
- Machinery manufacturing leader with Caterpillar, John Deere, and Abbott Laboratories
- Major transportation equipment hub with Boeing, Ford, and Navistar
- Food processing capital with Archer Daniels Midland, Tyson, and Kraft Heinz
- Chemical manufacturing with Dow Chemical and BASF operations
Manufacturing Advantages in Illinois
- Central US location ideal for distribution
- Excellent transportation infrastructure and logistics networks
- Strong manufacturing workforce and technical education
- Major research universities and R&D capabilities
- Established supply chain networks
- Access to Great Lakes shipping and inland waterways
Transportation Infrastructure
Major Airports
- O'Hare International
- Midway International
- Rockford International
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