Where Innovation Takes Shape
Indian River County is home to a thriving advanced manufacturing industry supported by a skilled workforce and robust educational pipeline. Local schools and training centers work hand-in-hand with manufacturers to ensure students have direct career pathways, while the county's strategic location provides exceptional transportation and logistics advantages for companies looking to efficiently move goods to market.
People employed by the industry
159 manufacturing establishments
Tenth nationwide in manufacturing employment
421,400 manufacturing jobs - up +0.7%
Indian River’s Well-Trained Workforce
The college offers bachelor and associate degrees, as well as certifications in high-demand skills. Advanced manufacturing training includes industrial automation and computer numerical control machining.
Florida Tech offers numerous bachelor degrees, including several in engineering and business. A Senior Design Showcase allows students to share real-world projects with the community and local industry professionals.
The local Manufacturing Bootcamp program introduces high school students to potential careers in the manufacturing industry through a free, week-long program that opens doors to opportunities right in their backyard. The bootcamp is offered through a partnership among the Indian River Chamber of Commerce, private businesses, the Board of County Commissioners, and other local organizations.
A Business-Friendly Environment
The economic climate makes Indian River County appealing, particularly for manufacturing operations. In addition to the county’s low real estate and property tax rates, Florida manufacturers benefit from sales tax exemptions on purchases of equipment and machinery, equipment repair, R&D equipment, electricity used for manufacturing, and more.
Established Manufacturers
| Company | Industry | Employees |
|---|---|---|
|
Piper Aircraft |
Small Aircraft Manufacturing |
1,500+ |
|
Parker Hannifin |
Industrial Hose Manufacturing |
50-99 |
|
M.A. Ford |
Cutting Tool and Machine Tool |
50-99 |
|
Girard Equipment |
Pressurized Valve Caps Manufacturing |
50-99 |
|
Novurania of America |
Boat Manufacturing - Yacht Tenders |
50-99 |
|
Pusher Intake |
Intake Valves for Pick-up Trucks |
1-24 |
|
Nylacarb Corp. |
Custom Plastic Injection Molding |
25-49 |
|
Aluma Tower Co. |
Aluminum Tower Manufacturing |
25-49 |
|
Float-On Corp. |
Aluminum Boat Trailer Manufacturing |
25-49 |
|
Triton Submarine |
Personal Submarine Manufacturing |
1-24 |
|
Whelan Technology |
Aviation Products Manufacturing |
1-24 |
| Dragonfly Boatworks |
Paddleboard & Small Marine Craft Manufacturing |
1-24 |
|
PCP/Gorilla Ammunition |
Ammunition Manufacturing |
1-24 |
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