From batteries and boats to semiconductors and satellites, Florida’s manufacturing industry produces a wide variety of goods each year. Ranked among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing, Florida is home to over 24,000 manufacturing companies that employ more than 400,000 workers. Manufacturing companies choose Florida for its pro-business policies, strong workforce and access to domestic and global markets.
Manufacturing companies in Greater Fort Lauderdale benefit from the region's skilled workforce, convenient air, sea and land shipping services and professional support services.
The South Florida Manufacturers Association serves as an advocate and resource for manufacturing companies in South Florida. Its members have access to FloridaMakes: a service designed to improve the competitive ability and profitability of the state's manufacturers. For instance, ADI Metal in Fort Lauderdale worked with FloridaMakes to institute a series of changes that delivered a positive return within the first six months of the engagement. For more information, visit the South Florida Manufacturers Association at www.sfma.org.
