Manufacturing
Pinellas County is a manufacturing powerhouse with an industry employee base numbered at over 34,000 strong. With a talented workforce, business growth resources, and a high-tech ecosystem, businesses in Pinellas are positioned to transition seamlessly to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Momentum in Manufacturing
With a legacy rooted in industries like defense, aerospace, electronics, and medical devices, Pinellas County ranks 4th in Florida for manufacturing strength and 5th in total establishments. Our community has long been a driver of innovation—and we’re just getting started.
Pinellas County Economic Development takes a hands-on, personalized approach to help manufacturers thrive. We offer the tools, resources, and partnerships needed to fuel job creation, attract investment, and build high-wage careers. Through collaboration with educators, agencies, and emerging talent sources, we’re shaping the future of smart manufacturing—right here in Pinellas.
How can we help?
Whether you’re starting up or expanding, Pinellas County offers the perfect environment for exploration, experimentation, research, and development in manufacturing. Connect with us today to learn how your company can be part of Florida’s top ranked manufacturing region.
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Pinellas Manufacturing Industry Leaders
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For more information about the Advanced Manufacturing industry, contact:
Scott Talcott, Economic Development Manager.
Quick Facts
3rd
Largest Manufacturing Employment Base in FL
2nd
Largest Manufacturing Establishment Base in FL
2
International Airports and Foreign Trade Zones
#2
Best State for Business is FL
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Manufacturing Month Spotlight: Made in Pinellas
Pinellas County boasts the largest manufacturing industry employee base in the Tampa Bay region at over 34,000 strong and ranks #5 in Florida for total manufacturing establishments. Our manufacturing legacy is rooted in industries like aerospace, electronics, and medical devices, and is home to manufacturing powerhouses like General Electric and Jabil. But the depth of Pinellas County’s manufacturing industry doesn’t stop at the big names: hundreds of companies are thriving in our Ideal Business Climate, supporting a wide array of innovative products, in-demand jobs, and local capital investment.
From Manufacturing Capability to Government Opportunity in Pinellas County
A manufacturer may have the equipment and expertise to make a needed part, yet still face a difficult question: How does that capability become a dependable source of supply for a government customer? During Manufacturing Month, it is a question worth asking in Pinellas County, where manufacturers already serve demanding commercial, aerospace, maritime and defense markets.
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