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
Top Manufacturing Hubs in Illinois (view other states)
Illinois Manufacturers by Industry
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Food & Beverage Manufacturers
15 listed plants
Automotive Manufacturers
11 listed plants
Chemicals Manufacturers
9 listed plants
Metals Manufacturers
16 listed plants
Machinery Manufacturers
13 listed plants
Plastics Manufacturers
10 listed plants
Electronics Manufacturers
10 listed plants
Other Manufacturers
10 listed plants
Construction Manufacturers
7 listed plants
Textiles Manufacturers
5 listed plants
Aerospace Manufacturers
5 listed plants
Consumer Goods Manufacturers
1 listed plants
Popular Manufacturing Services in Illinois
Mechanical Assembly
90 providers
CNC & Precision Machining
34 providers
Welding
24 providers
Injection Molding
12 providers
Surface Finishing
12 providers
PCB & Electronics Assembly
9 providers
Prototyping
8 providers
Metal Stamping
7 providers
Laser Cutting
6 providers
Precision Grinding
5 providers
Sheet Metal Fabrication
5 providers
Heat Treatment
5 providers