358 Manufacturing Companies with 50+ employees in the KC region
120,000+ Workers Employed in KC's Manufacturing Industry
Total GRP of Manufacturing in KC Valued at $24.1 Billion
In the last five years, manufacturing companies choosing KC have pledged to create 5,460 jobs, invest $4.6 billion and occupy 5.8 million sq. ft.
$17 Billion Value of KC Transportation Manufacturing
KC is Home to Major Production Facilities for Ford and General Motors
108 Auto Industry Suppliers in the KC region
Over 20,000+ KC Workers Employed in Transportation Manufacturing — 65% Higher than the National Average
Total GRP of Automotive in KC Valued at $5.4 Billion
Panasonic Energy recently announced a $4 billion investment to build a 4.7-million-sq.-ft. EV battery manufacturing facility in the KC region.
KC is home to key global players in the battery manufacturing industry, including Panasonic Energy and TAB Battery.
Legacy Automotive Hub Located in the Battery Belt
Strong Presence of Engineering Talent and Innovative Training Programs
KC is ranked as the No. 1 Emerging Data Center Market in the World (Cushman & Wakefield).
More than 5,000 Workers Employed in Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services in the KC Region — 19% Higher the National Average
In the last two years, data center projects choosing KC have invested $3 billion and occupy 1.05 million sq. ft.
100+ Distribution Employers in the KC region
More than 63,000 Workers Employed in KC's Transportation and Warehousing Industry — 52% Higher than the National Average
In the last five years, distribution companies choosing KC have pledged nearly 6,000 jobs, invest $1.5 billion and occupy 14.8 million sq. ft.
22,000+ Workers Employed in KC's Food & Beverage Industry — 10.5% Higher than the National Average
Access to Agricultural Markets and Abundant Water Sources
More than 229 Food & Beverage Employers in the KC region
The KC region food & beverage industry is valued over $5.3 Billion