Mar 28, 2025
5 min
Florida’s manufacturing industry added 1,400 Jobs in February 2025. Total manufacturing employment has now reached 432,000 jobs—the highest level since 2002.
Advanced Manufacturing in Florida Ranks:
No. 2 in U.S. for manufacturing job growth
No. 5 American state for manufacturing
No. 5 infrastructure in the United States
7,700+ advanced materials establishments
24,000+ manufacturing companies
400,000+ manufacturing employment
Florida Is a State on the Move
Florida has 19 commercial use airports, 14 deepwater seaports, the No. 2 largest Foreign Trade Zone network and major road/rail options. This expansive infrastructure helps Florida’s manufacturing industry move people and products around the world with ease.
Companies Are Building the Future in Florida
From jets and boats to food and beverages, aerospace, metal products and medical devices, companies here are making the products that make the world turn. Join global manufacturing leaders like Air Products, Jabil, Lockheed Martin, Saft and thousands of others in Florida.
An Ag Leader
Florida has a rich agricultural history that continues today. From manufacturing to distribution to headquarters, the ag industry provides an annual $130+ billion economic impact for the state. Global food and beverage leaders like Frito-Lay, Goya Foods, Florida Crystals and LaCroix all have a large presence here.
Water, Water Everywhere
With more registered recreational boats than any other state, 1,350 miles of coastline and the 3rd-most lakes in the U.S., Florida is a perfect home for the 6,000+ marine businesses operating here.
It’s Made Here
Florida is the third-most populous state and No. 1 for construction business climate. Timber operations, metal fabrication, chemical production, concrete manufactures and more employ 380,000+ employees in the state’s manufacturing industry.
Additional Resources
FloridaMakes
FloridaMakes helps strengthen Florida's manufacturing sector. It assists manufacturers in expanding market opportunities, developing customized economic analyses and business strategies and adopting best practices. Additionally, it helps them assess opportunities for new technology, training and supply chain improvements.
WonderFL
The WonderFL campaign is a first-of-its-kind campaign to promote the state of Florida as an ideal location to live, work and play. It features statewide and regional websites promoting the unique work/life balance, employment opportunities and quality of life found in Florida. What will your life be like in FL?
SelectFlorida
SelectFlorida is the state of Florida’s official international commerce organization, serving as a catalyst for economic development, economic diversification into targeted industries, and high-wage job creation for Floridians.
CareerSource Florida
Florida's statewide workforce policy and investment board, helping connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to succeed and grow.
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Jul 11, 2024
5 min
Florida jumped three spots to No. 5 in CNBC’s 2024 rankings of America’s Top States for Business. The Sunshine state has the No. 1 economy in the nation and is ranked second in workforce and access to capital. Learn more about the rankings and how Florida stacks up.
Apr 30, 2024
5 min
Texas once again placed No. 1 and Florida once again No. 2 in the Chief Executive survey of Best and Worst States for Business for 2024, the pattern for nearly the entire history of the annual survey that began in 2001.
Mar 19, 2024
5 min
With nearly 25,000 manufacturing establishments in the state, Florida’s economic impact in manufacturing surpassed the contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of many other strong industries that Florida is usually known for, including– tourism, agriculture, and transportation.
Mar 19, 2024
5 min
New jobs and better opportunities are coming to Columbia County. AgroLiquid is the first company to move into the North Florida Mega Industrial Park.
Jan 29, 2024
5 min
In a monumental move towards advancing Florida’s semiconductor landscape, Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed an $80 million investment for the University of Florida’s Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) in the upcoming 2024 legislative session.
Jul 28, 2023
10 min
Rogue Valley Microdevices announced its acquisition of a 50,000-square-foot commercial building in Palm Bay, Florida to serve as its second microfabrication facility.
Jul 20, 2023
10 min
Plant Agricultural Systems announced they will build a $750 million hydroponic farm in Baker County. The new facility will grow fresh produce and create more than 600 jobs.
Jul 13, 2023
10 min
Central Moloney, Inc., announced the selection of Okaloosa County, Florida for a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will specialize in producing pad-mounted electrical transformers.
Jun 28, 2023
10 min
In May, Bay County officials celebrated the grand opening of the Suzuki Marine USA Technical Center, a state-of-the-art research facility in Panama City.
Jan 11, 2023
1 min
Buffalo Rock, the nation's largest family-owned bottler of Pepsi and Dr. Pepper products, has announced plans to create a distribution center at the Northwest Florida Industrial Park at Interstate 10.
Jun 13, 2022
5 min
Resia, formerly known as AHS Residential, plans to build a 200,000-square-foot facility just a few miles from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Jun 08, 2022
10 min
Local officials and members of the community gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Central Moloney Inc. to Bay County. The company will soon open its sixth location, creating more than 200 local jobs.
Oct 19, 2021
9 min
Site Selection Group, a full-service location advisory, economic incentives, and real estate services firm, utilizes a variety of innovative tools and analyses to help its clients evaluate locations for manufacturing investment. Florida ranks fifth in overall index score.
Jun 18, 2021
3 min
Manufacturing output in Florida has grown nearly 60% in the past decade from $37 billion to $59 billion, according to the National Association of Manufacturers.
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From Pensacola to Jacksonville, Tampa to Tallahassee and Miami to Orlando, manufacturing businesses are widespread in the Sunshine state. Where will your business make something big in Florida? Our team of experts can help you understand complicated problems, connect you with partners and put all the pieces together.