Making It
The nation’s top technology region, based around San Jose, ranks fifth among the most productive manufacturing sectors. Several areas in Texas and part of Wisconsin also rank high in tech manufacturing. Top 10 manufacturing areas in the U.S.:
Rank: 1.
Region: Kokomo, Ind.
Main industries: Autos and auto parts
Rank: 2
Region: Detroit
Main industries: Autos, metalworking and machinery
Rank: 3
Region: Wilmington, Del./Newark, Md.
Main industries: Chemicals, autos and food
Rank: 4
Region: Houston Chemicals
Main industries: oil, gas, aerospace and electronics
Rank: 5
Region: San Jose Electronics
Main industries: semiconductors and software
Rank: 6
Region: Flint, Mich.
Main industries:
Autos and auto components
Rank: 7
Region: Elkhart-Goshen, Ind.
Main industries:
Recreational vehicles, manufactured homes
Rank: 8
Region: Chicago
Main industries:
Industrial machinery, fabricated metals and food
Rank: 9
Region: Austin-San Marcos, Texas
Main industries:
Semiconductors and software
Rank: 10
Region: Janesville-Beloit, Wis.
Main industries:
Autos, trucks and auto parts
* Source: Industry Week
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