Manufacturing Companies in Iowa

Key Manufacturing Industries in Iowa

• Food Processing
• Wind Energy Equipment
• Agricultural Machinery
• Biofuels Equipment

Manufacturing Economy Facts

• Leading food processing state with Tyson Foods, Hy-Vee, and major corn/soybean processing
• Wind energy equipment manufacturing leader with 60% of electricity from wind power
• Agricultural machinery manufacturing hub with John Deere, Kinze, and Vermeer operations
• Biofuels and ethanol equipment manufacturing supporting 40+ ethanol plants statewide
• Insurance industry equipment manufacturing supporting major companies like Principal Financial

Manufacturing Advantages in Iowa

• Central US location with excellent transportation infrastructure and logistics
• Low-cost energy from abundant wind and renewable sources
• Strong agricultural base providing raw materials and specialized expertise
• Business-friendly environment with competitive manufacturing costs
• Skilled workforce with strong work ethic and technical education programs
• Established renewable energy and agricultural equipment clusters

Transportation Infrastructure

Major Airports

• Des Moines International Airport
• Eastern Iowa Airport
• Waterloo Regional Airport