An Exciting Advanced Manufacturing Scene

Accelerating Progress in Every Sector

More than 4,400 manufacturing companies now operate in Connecticut¹ — from multinational Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to leading component and composite suppliers. Manufacturers in Connecticut produce everything from precision instruments for healthcare to bike racks. In fact, 92% of Connecticut’s billions of dollars in exports are from the manufacturing sector.²

¹Connecticut has a network of 4,400+ manufacturers. Source: Emsi, 2019. Source date: January 1, 2020
² National Association of Manufacturers, Connecticut Manufacturing Facts, 2019. Source date: May 31, 2019

Benefit from Our History of Innovation

Since Eli Whitney introduced the cotton gin and championed the case for interchangeable parts in the late 1700s, Connecticut’s manufacturers have been advancing the production process. Early on, Connecticut was a leading supplier of firearms, textiles, brass products, silver goods, clocks and watches, hardware and tools. In fact, some of the country’s oldest manufacturers are still headquartered in the state.

It’s this long tradition of manufacturing within exacting standards that has positioned Connecticut’s manufacturers so well to continue pioneering more efficient processes, innovative materials and new inventions. 

There are countless Connecticut manufacturers looking for the next generation of innovators. In fact, nearly one of every 10 Connecticut employees works in manufacturing, and the demand for more skilled manufacturing employees continues to grow. Whether you want to work for a small business or a multinational manufacturer, Connecticut is the place to advance your manufacturing career.