The Detroit Region is a global leader in advanced manufacturing—whether it’s automotive or aerospace, we have the talent, institutional knowledge, and industry network to produce the technology of the future.
Here are five reasons that demonstrate why advanced manufacturers should look no further than the Detroit Region for their upcoming expansion projects.
The Detroit Region is home to more than 284,000 advanced manufacturing workers.
There are more than 7,300 businesses operating in the industry sector. That’s a hub of activity that continues to draw investment from around the world.
Drones, batteries, and semiconductors: Michigan powers it all.
Michigan ranks as a top ten state for aerospace attractiveness, and is #1 globally for high growth drone companies, due to its fast and accessible design production cycle. The state is also a leader for battery capacity, projecting to have battery capacity to support more than 10 million EV’s per year by 2030.
Our higher education institutions support this innovative growth with leading degree programs—the University of Michigan is ranked as a top location for semiconductor talent pipeline.
One of the largest and most highly skilled hubs for manufacturing talent is in the Detroit Region.
The Detroit Region is the #1 location for assemblers and fabricators, with more than 73,000 workers located here.
The Detroit Region outpaces the nation in deployed robots.
Detroit is #1 for deployed robots with more than15,000. That’s three times the national average.
Advanced manufacturing companies are finding success in the Detroit Region.
AJG Aerospace moved its advanced manufacturing headquarters to the Detroit Region to produce flight parts. This generated an investment of more than $33 million and created 125 new jobs.
“A key factor in the decision was the talented workforce here that will be critical in the success of our business. We couldn’t be more excited about our future in Michigan.” – Andrew Greenlee, Chairman of AGJ Aerospace.
Veptos moved its armored vehicle manufacturing headquarters from Texas to Michigan, generating $20 million in investment and creating 420 new jobs. The new site will also have a vehicle concept R&D center, manufacturing facility, and test track.
“Michigan blew us away with its deep talent, unmatched infrastructure, and motor spirit. It’s exactly where we need to be to execute at scale and meet the unprecedented demands shaping today’s global defense landscape.” – Richard Najarian, Managing Director of Veptos
We offer the space to innovate
The Detroit Regional Partnership’s Verified Industrial Properties program features an online searchable database with over 87 properties of ten acres or more that present good development opportunities.
For more statistics and resources, please visit the Detroit Regional Partnership’s advanced manufacturing industry cluster map. To learn more about locating in the Detroit Region, contact our business development team.
