Manufacturing
Global manufacturers are navigating escalating challenges due to swift shifts in automation and globalization, which are transforming daily operations. While grappling with supply chain hurdles, streamlining operations, and embracing technological advancements, it is essential to position your business in a locale that fosters growth. With competitive operating costs, Greater Phoenix boasts the second-largest labor pool in the western U.S. and a vast manufacturing supply chain ecosystem. As a community in this region, Gilbert is well-equipped to welcome new manufacturers and support the expansion of existing ones.
Industry Overview
With convenient market accessibility, an abundance of skilled labor, and an affordable operating environment, Arizona continually ranks as one of the best states for manufacturing. Over 3,000 manufacturing establishments call the Phoenix metro home, allowing them to access over 34 million consumers within a half-day truck haul. Gilbert-based companies enjoy benefits from decades of investment in local education and workforce development initiatives.
87,784
Jobs in a Gilbert 30-Minute Commute
$120,285
Average Earnings per Job
7%
Projected Job Growth (2023-2028)
38.6%
of Jobs Found in Production Occupations Industry Sector
5,429
Town of Gilbert Manufacturing Jobs
Source: Lightcast Q3 2024
ADVANTAGEOUS BUSINESS CLIMATE
Companies benefit from a pro-business climate that offers low business costs and no corporate franchise tax or business inventory tax. Click here to learn more.
EDUCATION ASSETS
Gilbert offers prime access to top-tier schools and prestigious universities, all designed to equip a skilled workforce for the high-demand careers of today and the future. With cutting-edge K-12 programs and proximity to higher education institutions dedicated to research and development, Gilbert stands out as an exceptional place for learning and growth. Click here to learn more.
MARKET ACCESS
Gilbert offers a multimodal transportation network that provides access to clients, workforce, and supply chains enhancing logistic capabilities and reducing operational costs. Click here to learn more.
ENHANCED PERMITTING SERVICES
Gilbert takes a proactive approach to plan review and permitting, offering programs like express permitting expedited plan review, at-risk plan review, self certification, and more. Click here to learn more.
“Today’s groundbreaking event marks an expansion that is expected to create full-time, high-wage jobs locally with potential for additional job growth,” said Frank DeMauro, vice president and general manager, tactical space systems, Northrop Grumman. “This expansion also continues the long history of developing innovative aerospace products in the Gilbert area that help customers achieve mission success while creating new aerospace jobs in the region.”
”Our partnership with the Town of Gilbert Office of Economic Development has been a driving force behind our expansion,” said Dan Leckelt Co-CEO. “Gilbert is a growing community with skilled and technical workers, a large supply chain, and a progressive environment that made this facility a reality.”
Recent Expansions in Gilbert
Footprint
Footprint is a sustainable technology firm focused on reducing or eliminating plastics through the development and manufacturing of revolutionary technologies. Footprint’s headquarters are located in Gilbert and when they expanded their operations, they added 285 jobs and 131,796 square feet.
Prenexus Health
Prenexus Health produces one of the worlds’ first organic prebiotic ingredients from high fiber sugarcane for use in foods, beverages, and dietary supplements. With Prenexus Health expanding into Gilbert, 49 jobs and 39,000 square feet were added.
Corning
Corning Incorporated, one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, opened a new optical cable manufacturing facility in Gilbert that is supported through a long-term relationship with AT&T. It will extend Corning’s strategic investments in optical fiber and cable to better connect more people and communities and strengthen Gilbert’s growing manufacturing industry.
Notable Manufacturers in Gilbert
Adept Life Sciences
Andersen Corporation
Aspect Systems Inc
Bio Huma Netics
Bob Dale Gloves
Butler Chemicals Inc
C & B Piping, Inc
Corning
GPMI Co
Hawkeye Precision
Herbally Yours Inc
Imaginetics
Pure Logic Industries
R X Systems Inc
Rigid Industries
S H Steel Co Inc
Skin Actives
Tomar Electronics Inc