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 3rd in Florida for manufacturing strength and 2nd 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
News & Success Stories
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North Greenwood Container Mall gets $500,000 funding boost
PitchBook: Tampa Bay is the second most active ecosystem for VC activity in Q2
Defense Contractor Expansion Fuels Economic Growth in Pinellas County
Defense contractor McCormick Stevenson expanded its Pinellas County operations to add manufacturing, assembly, and test capabilities to its existing headquarters and engineering services. The expansion involved redeveloping a former 16,000-square-foot retail facility and was supported by Pinellas County’s Employment Sites Program. McCormick Stevenson has created 50 engineering and technology jobs since its founding over 27 years ago and expects to add dozens of new science and engineering positions over the next 10 years.
July 2026 Business news
Inside this month’s business news update: our feature story on McCormick Stevenson’s successful growth in Pinellas, our annual Hard Hats & Taps event, and more information to helps businesses grow in our Ideal Business Climate. Read it all!
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