Advanced
Manufacturing
With industrial sites ranging from hundreds to more than 1,000 acres, including two certified megasites, and a skilled, talented workforce, the Jacksonville region is ideally suited for any manufacturing need.
With industrial sites ranging from hundreds to more than 1,000 acres, including two certified megasites, and a skilled, talented workforce, the Jacksonville region is ideally suited for any manufacturing need.
Our strong military presence is one of the unique assets our companies take advantage of as more than 3,000 retiring veterans choose to stay in Northeast Florida each year and join our skilled talent base.
The region’s location as the westernmost location along the East Coast and its logistics and transportation infrastructure includes rail, air, maritime and highway that allows products to be shipped anywhere in the world and offers companies same-day access to more than 94 million customers.
The Jacksonville region continues to grow its production and export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and has the available land and resources to accommodate significant growth in this area.
Construction costs are 15 percent lower than the U.S. average and the cost to lease industrial space is $6.75, which is below most major metro areas and makes the Jacksonville region an affordable and efficient location for any advanced manufacturing operation.
Advanced Manufacturing Employment
Rises Each Year, Outpacing National Average
Cecil Commerce Center
International Trade Center & Global Transportation Hub
Military Veterans Make Up
14% of Region's Workforce, Providing a Skilled Talent Base
“As the industry leader in space manufacturing, expanding our footprint in Florida and relocating headquarters to Jacksonville was a strategic step to position the company for long-term growth. The region’s skilled aerospace workforce, large scale infrastructure to support business growth and key strategic partners will accelerate our momentum as we continue to develop world-class space technology.”
Andrew Rush
President & CEO - Made In Space