Key Manufacturing Industries in Wisconsin
- Machinery
- Food Processing
- Paper Products
- Automotive
Manufacturing Economy Facts
- Major machinery manufacturing with Harley-Davidson, Johnson Controls, and Caterpillar
- Food processing leader with cheese, dairy, and beverage manufacturing
- Paper products manufacturing with Georgia-Pacific and Kimberly-Clark
- Automotive manufacturing with Mercury Marine and automotive suppliers
- Over $60 billion in annual manufacturing output
Manufacturing Advantages in Wisconsin
- Central Great Lakes location with excellent transportation
- Strong manufacturing heritage and skilled workforce
- Access to Great Lakes shipping and inland waterways
- Competitive manufacturing costs and business environment
- Strong technical education and workforce development
- Established machinery and food processing clusters
Transportation Infrastructure
Major Airports
- General Mitchell International Airport
- Dane County Regional Airport
- Appleton International Airport
Top Manufacturing Hubs in Wisconsin (view other states)
Wisconsin Manufacturers by Industry
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Food & Beverage Manufacturers
16 listed plants
Chemicals Manufacturers
12 listed plants
Automotive Manufacturers
10 listed plants
Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers
7 listed plants
Plastics Manufacturers
15 listed plants
Other Manufacturers
15 listed plants
Machinery Manufacturers
15 listed plants
Consumer Goods Manufacturers
13 listed plants
Aerospace Manufacturers
11 listed plants
Electronics Manufacturers
11 listed plants
Healthcare Manufacturers
11 listed plants
Construction Manufacturers
9 listed plants
Textiles Manufacturers
5 listed plants
Metals Manufacturers
4 listed plants
Popular Manufacturing Services in Wisconsin
Mechanical Assembly
40 providers
CNC & Precision Machining
31 providers
Injection Molding
19 providers
Packaging & Co-Packing
18 providers
Welding
17 providers
Chemical Processing & Formulation
15 providers
Testing & Inspection
14 providers
Contract Manufacturing
11 providers
Metal Fabrication
9 providers
PCB & Electronics Assembly
8 providers
Laser Cutting
6 providers
Food & Beverage Processing
6 providers
Metal Stamping
5 providers
Sheet Metal Fabrication
5 providers
Surface Finishing
5 providers
Woodworking & Millwork
5 providers
Extrusion
5 providers